inGroup Partners with Accomplished Cruise Industry Professional Ruben Perez
July 01 2024 - 10:50AM
inGroup International is pleased to announce the appointment of
Ruben Perez, a highly esteemed cruise industry expert, as an
external consultant. This strategic partnership further solidifies
the company's leadership position in the cruising and travel
sectors.
Ruben Perez brings over 40 years of experience
at Costa Cruise Lines (a subsidiary of Carnival Corporation), where
he was known for driving enhancements to customer experience,
improved operational efficiency, and revenue growth. From 2011 to
2024, Perez served as General Manager of Costa Cruise Lines,
overseeing all day-to-day operations. Additionally, he represented
Costa at the Florida Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) for over a
decade. The FCCA, a not-for-profit trade organization comprising 23
member cruise lines, collaborates with governments, ports, and
private/public sector representatives to optimize cruise passenger
experiences.
“We are thrilled to collaborate with Ruben Perez
as we aim to continually increase our industry influence and the
value we deliver to our Club Members,” said Anthony Varvaro,
COO/CFO of inGroup.
Frank Codina, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of inGroup
added, “Mr. Perez has an impressive leadership track record in the
cruise industry and will be instrumental in our efforts to enhance
our Members' experience and advance strategic synergies.”
Expressing his enthusiasm for the Partnership,
Mr. Perez remarked, “inGroup’s mission to deliver unparalleled
travel value globally resonates with me. I am very impressed with
the founders' vision and what they have already built. Their
innovative approach is rapidly changing the travel world, and I
look forward to contributing to this important movement.”
Michael Hutchison, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of
inGroup concluded, “We are proud to partner with Ruben and grateful
for his recognition of the power of our model and mission. We are
making significant progress, and Ruben will certainly help us
increase our competitive edge and leadership position.”
About inGroup International and
inCruises
inCruises is a division of inGroup International
and one of the world’s largest subscription-based travel clubs.
Since launching in 2016, inCruises has added more than one million
Members and Partners from more than 200 countries and territories.
inStays was added in 2022, giving Members access to nearly 200,000
cruises, hotels, and resort offers. inCruises Club Members can earn
Reward Points, which they can use to book cruises, hotels, and
resorts through the inCruises website, which supports 17
languages.
inGroup is making a measurable difference in its
Club Members' lives and provides a world-class business to its
growing Partner team. inCruises Club Membership grows exclusively
through independent referring Partners who can earn compensation by
sharing the exclusive Membership advantages with others.
inGroup International is deeply committed to
being a positive global corporate citizen and actively supports
Mercy Ships and other humanitarian relief efforts. For more
information, visit in.Group and inCruises.com.
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at
https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/b22111c8-c0e2-423b-a80b-ca0ff57c20d1
Contact:
Beatriz Díaz Vázquez
beatriz.diaz@incruises.com