David Hollands appointed Country Manager UK for Cisalpina Tours International

CTI – Cisalpina Tours International, part of the MSC Group--which also has a presence in Cyprus with MSC Shipmanagement--has announced the appointment of David Hollands as Country Manager for the United Kingdom, effective immediately.

With over 20 years of experience in global sales and business development, Hollands brings a strong background in strategic leadership within the business travel industry. His appointment marks a significant step in CTI’s commitment to expanding its footprint in the UK market and strengthening relationships with multinational clients, an announcement from the company says.

Prior to joining CTI, Hollands held senior roles at Tripbam, where he contributed to the company’s growth and market visibility through targeted business development strategies. He also served as Senior Director of Business Development at Advito, advising corporations on modernising their travel category management and optimising travel expenses.

His 13-year tenure at Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) as Group Director of Global Sales, stands out as a key period in his career, during which he successfully led global sales teams and developed comprehensive client programs across international markets.

Hollands will be based in London and will report directly to Giorgio Garcea, chief commercial and operations officer of CTI - Cisalpina Tours International.

As a key player in the MSC Group, Cisalpina Tours International provides corporate travel services that emphasise quality, personalisation, and continuous support. The company offers tailored solutions that meet the specific needs of its clients, while also identifying cost-saving opportunities to ensure efficient and high-value business travel experience through expert advice and consistent assistance.

Founded in 1970 in Italy, Cisalpina Tours International has been rapidly expanding since launching its global strategy in 2022, with offices now in Turkey, Brazil, the US, Cyprus, Germany, France, Spain, the UK, and Switzerland. Future plans include further expansion towards Africa and the Asia-Pacific region.

Ranked 16th among Europe’s largest TMCs in 2024, the company has earned IATA’s GoGlobal accreditation—an achievement held only by a select number of global travel organisations. Cisalpina holds ISO certifications 9001, 14001, and 27001 for Information Security, and has also obtained the UNI/PdR 125:2022 certification for Gender Equality, reaffirming its commitment to excellence, compliance, and inclusion.