GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico, Oct. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- inGroup International announced that its flagship brand, inCruises, earned two 2026 Travel Weekly Magellan Awards, marking the fifth consecutive year the company has received multiple Magellan awards for excellence in the travel industry.
The company earned Gold for its marketing campaign supporting THE Global Convention and Silver for the INsider Expert Series, recognizing two innovative marketing initiatives that demonstrate the creativity, collaboration, and global reach of inCruises.
“Receiving multiple Magellan Awards for five consecutive years is especially meaningful because it reflects something we value deeply: consistency in how we serve, innovate, and bring people together,” said Michael “Hutch” Hutchison, Founder and CEO of inGroup International. “These honors belong to our extraordinary team, our travel industry partners, and the global community that inspires us to keep raising the bar. We're proud of what we've accomplished together and even more excited about what lies ahead.”
Gold Award: THE Global Convention
THE Global Convention, held in Belgrade, Serbia, in September 2026, earned Gold recognition in the Marketing category for the campaign promoting inCruises’ first-ever worldwide convention. The integrated marketing effort brought together global communications, technology, and field Partner teams to build anticipation and engagement around a landmark event that welcomed attendees from 79 countries, demonstrating the inCruises community's extraordinary international reach.
“THE Global Convention was an opportunity to bring our brand and global community to life in a bigger, bolder way,” said Doug Corrigan, Chief Marketing Officer of inCruises. “From the initial announcement through the event itself, our messaging was designed to celebrate how far we’ve come, build anticipation for what lies ahead, and unite our global community around a shared sense of mission and purpose.”
Silver Award: INsider Expert Series
The INsider Expert Series earned Silver recognition in the Marketing category for its engaging travel showcases featuring cruise line partners and travel industry experts, bringing firsthand insights and travel inspiration to the inCruises community.
“The INsider Expert Series gives our Members and Partners an inside look at extraordinary cruise ships and experiences, guided by the people who know them best,” said Beatriz Díaz Vázquez, Content Marketing & Communications Manager at inCruises. “This award recognizes the dedication of our teams who bring each showcase to life and our valued cruise line partners who share their expertise and help us bring these experiences to our global community. It’s a collaboration we’re proud to see recognized.”
The Travel Weekly Magellan Awards recognize excellence across the global travel industry, honoring outstanding achievements in marketing, products, services, and travel experiences.
About inCruises and inGroup International
inCruises is a division of inGroup International and one of the world's largest subscription-based travel clubs. Since launching in 2016, inCruises has booked more than 770,000 guests and provides access to nearly 200,000 cruise, hotel, and resort options worldwide.
Through its award-winning global platform, available in 17 languages, Members can reduce travel costs in multiple ways while accessing exceptional value across a wide range of experiences.
inCruises is making a meaningful difference in its Members' lives by helping them travel more often and more affordably, while also providing a compelling opportunity for its expanding global Partner community.
As part of its broader mission to enrich lives, the company is committed to being a positive global corporate citizen, actively supporting Mercy Ships and other humanitarian initiatives.
