MILANO (ITALPRESS) – In conjunction with the presentation of the Business Travel Observatory 2026 (market Italy), Cisalpina Tours International (CTI) confirms its role as a strategic partner for Italian companies, intervening with its Chief Commercial & Operations Officer, Giorgio Garcea, in a panel dedicated to the development of business travel in the country. The data of the Observatory recounts a slowdown in business travel in Italy in 2025, marked by duties, geopolitical tensions, differentiation of corporate strategies and commercial protectionist policies by governments, phenomena that have led companies to favour local transfers or in countries with minor criticalities. In this context, according to analysts, a peak of travel to the United States in the first half of 2025 emerges, probably linked to the closure of contracts before the introduction of new tariffs.
In a complex market, CTI records results in counter-tendence. From the travel value (gross turnover) of 300 million euros in 2015, the company reached 640 million in 2025 and already operates in 9 countries. The positive trend results in +6.8% of volumes and +7.9% of transactions, supported by 27% of additional customers and retention rate of 98%. The composition of the customer companies highlights greater attention to the expense while maintaining frequency of transfer: at the top utilities (29%), transport and logistics (25%), services (16%), to confirm the ability of CTI to manage vertical and complex needs. According to Giorgio Garcea “the companies today travel more consciously: top managers and technical managers move more frequently, but middle management plans transfers carefully, optimizing costs. The challenge for 2026 is to further expand our presence internationally. In addition, we are developing Premium services and VIP Concierge to enrich the travel experience and offer tailor-made solutions to business traveller”. In 2026, CTI plans to increase travel value by 6%.
Another topic, the Observatory highlights criticality on the Duty of Care, with 45% of companies that have partial knowledge or nothing, and only 45% of aware companies that have a travel policy that complies with legal obligations. “Protecting employees on the road is not only a moral or legal duty, but an investment in operational continuity and corporate reputation – says Garcea. Our proactive approach aims to prepare ventures at risk, offering mitigation-oriented solutions, going beyond emergency management. From the post-Covid period, travels to destinations with risk factors increased by 36%: awareness and prevention become priority for all.”.
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