inGroup International, parent company of inCruises, has been named the largest North American agency for Costa Cruises and received Costa's prestigious "Over the Top" Award for 2026. The award recognizes inGroup International's outstanding production, sustained growth, and the strong strategic alignment between the two organizations. Anthony Varvaro, COO & CFO of inGroup International, expressed gratitude for the recognition, noting that Costa continues to be a popular choice among their rapidly expanding Member base.
The award was presented during Costa Cruises' Global Summit 2026 aboard the Costa Smeralda. Priscilla Reyes, Head of Sales for Costa Cruises North America, extended gratitude to the inCruises team for their unwavering partnership and exceptional contributions throughout 2025. Reyes emphasized that their commitment to excellence and relentless dedication made a remarkable impact on Costa's success. Tatiana Wegzyn, Commercial Partnerships Manager at inCruises, accepted the award on behalf of inGroup, stating that the partnership exemplifies what happens when two companies share a focus on delivering real value.
inGroup International's focus remains on helping Members explore more of the world for less while creating measurable value for world-class travel partners. The company operates inCruises, the world's largest subscription-based travel club, which has booked more than 630,000 guests since launching in 2016. The platform offers nearly 200,000 cruise, hotel, and resort options worldwide and is available in 17 languages. Members earn and redeem Reward Points to save on travel through the platform available at inCruises.com.
Costa Cruises, an Italian company based in Genoa and part of Carnival Corporation & plc, has been operating for over 75 years. The cruise line takes guests to more than 200 different destinations through unique experiences both on board and ashore. Currently, the Costa fleet consists of nine ships flying the Italian flag, sailing in the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Caribbean, Central America, South America, United Arab Emirates, and offering "Around the World" and "Grand Cruises" itineraries. This recognition matters because it demonstrates how strategic partnerships in the travel industry can create significant value for consumers through expanded access and savings opportunities while driving growth for both organizations.
