inCruises wins two 2026 Magellan Awards

inGroup International’s inCruises earned two Travel Weekly Magellan Awards in 2026, extending a five-year streak of multiple honors. The wins highlight the company’s marketing push around its first global convention and its INsider Expert Series.

Why it matters: - The awards give inCruises more industry recognition for its marketing, community-building and global reach. - The company now has five consecutive years of multiple Magellan Awards, a run that signals sustained visibility in travel media and among industry peers.

What happened: - inGroup International said its flagship brand inCruises won two Travel Weekly Magellan Awards for 2026. - The company received gold for a marketing campaign supporting THE Global Convention. - inCruises also received silver for its INsider Expert Series. - The awards were announced on October 28, 2026.

The details: - THE Global Convention took place in September 2026 in Belgrade, Serbia. - The campaign was recognized in the Marketing category for promoting the company’s first global convention. - The effort brought together communications, technology and Partner teams across markets. - The event drew attendees from 79 countries. - The INsider Expert Series earned silver in the Marketing category. - The series features travel presentations with cruise line partners and travel industry experts. - The presentations are designed to share firsthand travel insights and inspire the inCruises community. - Michael Hutchison, founder and CEO of inGroup International, said the five-year streak reflects consistency in customer service, innovation and community-building. - Doug Corrigan, chief marketing officer at inCruises, said THE Global Convention was meant to showcase the brand and its international community on a larger stage. - Beatriz Díaz Vasques, director of content marketing and communications at inCruises, said the INsider Expert Series gives members and partners a behind-the-scenes look at cruise experiences and travel opportunities. - inCruises’ Instagram page was included in the release.

Between the lines: - The two wins point to a broader strategy that blends live events, content marketing and partner-led storytelling. - The 79-country attendance figure suggests the company is using recognition and programming to reinforce its international identity. - Travel Weekly’s Magellan Awards cover marketing, products, services and trip design, so the recognition places inCruises in a wider industry field, not just a narrow brand contest.

What’s next: - inCruises is likely to keep using award-winning campaigns to support member growth, partner engagement and brand awareness. - The company also says it will continue backing humanitarian work, including Mercy Ships and other initiatives.

The bottom line: - inCruises turned two marketing programs into another year of award momentum, while using the recognition to underline its global scale and community model.