inGroup International, the parent company of inCruises, has been named the largest North American agency for Costa Cruises, receiving the cruise line's prestigious "Over the Top" Award for 2026. The announcement was made during Costa Cruises' Global Summit 2026 aboard the Costa Smeralda.
The award recognizes inGroup International's outstanding production, sustained growth, and strong strategic alignment between the two organizations. Anthony Varvaro, COO & CFO of inGroup International, expressed gratitude for the recognition, noting that Costa remains a popular choice among the company's rapidly expanding Member base. "We greatly value the relationship we continue to build and the meaningful value it delivers to our Members," Varvaro said in a statement.
Priscilla Reyes, Head of Sales for Costa Cruises North America, presented the award and praised inGroup's contributions. "On behalf of the entire Costa Cruises family, I want to extend my deepest gratitude to the incredible team at InCruises for their unwavering partnership and exceptional contributions to our business throughout 2025. Your commitment to excellence and relentless dedication have truly made a remarkable impact on our success," Reyes stated.
Tatiana Wegzyn, Commercial Partnerships Manager at inCruises, accepted the award on behalf of inGroup. "Our partnership with Costa is a great example of what happens when two companies share a focus on delivering real value. Our focus at inGroup continues to be helping Members explore more of the world for less—while creating measurable value for our world-class travel partners," Wegzyn said.
inCruises, a brand of inGroup International, is the world's largest subscription-based travel club. Since its launch in 2016, inCruises has booked more than 630,000 guests and offers nearly 200,000 cruise, hotel, and resort options worldwide. Members earn and redeem Reward Points to save on travel through the inCruises platform, available in 17 languages. The company supports humanitarian efforts such as Mercy Ships and positions itself as a positive global corporate citizen.
Costa Cruises, an Italian company based in Genoa and part of Carnival Corporation & plc, has been operating for over 75 years. The Costa fleet consists of nine ships sailing to destinations including the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Caribbean, Central America, South America, and the United Arab Emirates, as well as offering world cruises.
This recognition underscores the growing influence of subscription-based travel models and the strengthening ties between travel agencies and cruise lines. The award highlights how strategic partnerships can drive mutual growth and deliver value to travelers. As inGroup continues to expand its Member base, this accolade positions the company as a key player in the cruise industry, potentially influencing future travel trends and consumer choices.
