Luisago (CO), May 11, 2026 – ACI blueteam was recently featured in an in‑depth article published by TTG, where General Manager Roberto Bettinelli and Travel4People COO Piergiorgio Reggio commented on the current performance of the travel market in a complex macroeconomic and geopolitical environment.
According to Bettinelli, the figures recorded as of April 30 paint a surprisingly positive picture: “Sales data confirm a solid trend, with a +3% increase in volumes and a +7% rise in transactions compared to the same period in 2025.” A result that was not entirely expected, especially considering the international tensions and uncertainties that marked the beginning of the year.
The GM highlights how the impact of global dynamics is far from uniform: “Paradoxically, last year’s tariff policies hurt business travel more than the current conflict. Our traffic is strongly oriented toward the United States, a market that has not been significantly affected by the suspension of flights from the Middle East.” Another relevant factor is the decrease in the average price, a sign that the company’s efforts to optimize costs for clients are delivering concrete results.
The analysis extends beyond the business segment. Bettinelli notes a balanced contribution across divisions: Travel4Business is growing in line with the overall trend (+3% volumes, +7% transactions), while Travel4People shows an even stronger performance, with +5% in volumes driven particularly by the luxury segment.
Reggio confirms the resilience of the leisure segment, though with some caution: “We expect a slowdown in May: the desire to travel is there, but confirmations are still lacking. Luxury follows its own path and is not affected by the situation, while the mass market may feel the impact of rising fuel costs more strongly.” Despite this, the COO maintains a positive outlook: “I don’t believe the summer season will collapse. Some areas may shrink, but once the situation stabilizes, we expect a surge in bookings within a relatively short timeframe.”
On the pricing front, Reggio distinguishes between intercontinental and leisure travel: “There have been increases on intercontinental flights and in economy classes, but in the leisure offering we are not seeing uncontrolled price hikes. In some cases, likely as a commercial push, we have even observed slight decreases.”
Predicting the trend of proximity tourism remains more challenging, as Bettinelli concludes: “It doesn’t pass through our channels, so we cannot monitor it accurately. May will be a decisive month to understand how customers will orient their choices.”
The full interview is available on www.ttgitalia.com
