inGroup International, the parent company of inCruises, received the Costa Cruises “Over the Top Award” for 2026. This honor recognizes inGroup’s production and sustained growth and declares it the top North American agency for Costa Cruises.
Innovation has been the heartbeat of direct selling for more than 150 years. It is what transformed a door-to-door book business into a $200 billion global industry that now spans wellness, beauty, home, energy, real estate, financial services and travel. And it is what must carry us forward again.
Direct Selling News is excited to unveil its preliminary list of direct selling services companies that have experienced at least 20%—or a minimum of $200mm—revenue growth year-over-year.
inGroup International announced that inCruises earned Gold and Silver Travel Weekly Magellan Awards.
We asked companies of all shapes and sizes to nominate the young corporate standouts who are poised to become the next generation of legendary direct selling executives. We were incredibly impressed with the achievements, ambitions and abilities of the nominees. And, after meeting them, we believe the future of the channel is in very good hands. Congratulations to the 2025 DSN 40 under 40!
May is Asian Pacific Heritage Month, and in honor of this occasion, Direct Selling News is taking a thorough look at this potentially game-changing demographic. The percentage of the global direct selling salesforce that identifies as Asian or Asian American is growing.
Mercy Ships, a global charity that utilizes hospital ships staffed by volunteer medical professionals to provide healthcare and life-changing surgeries where it would be otherwise inaccessible. The 2024 campaign, called Enriching Lives Beyond Travel, exceeded the company’s initial goal of $250,000, raising $256,000.
inGroup International LLC announced Frank J. Codina, Co-Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, will step down from his role at the end of 2024. Codina has been an integral part of building the company’s technology, financial and operational departments and led the company’s vision for product development.
12 North American companies with annual revenues exceeding $50 million, exhibiting not only resilience but an ability to create something every company wants: momentum. Direct Selling News sat down with the CEOs of these revenue-driving companies to learn from their business strategies and what it means to design a healthy company culture during rocket ship growth.
inCruises announced new advancements in its travel rewards club. Membership 3.0 offers new insider pricing, providing active members with an instant 17% discount on cruises, hotels and resorts with no requirement to wait for rewards to accumulate.
inGroup International was honored with two Travel Weekly Magellan Awards for its communication and promotional excellence within the Travel Advisor Segment.
Direct selling University’s Fall Event (DSU) was a landmark gathering for the direct selling industry. Hundreds of executives from over 120 different direct selling companies attended, and the event was a remarkable showcase of cutting-edge insights, invaluable networking opportunities and actionable strategies.