Milan–Cortina 2026: a strategic opportunity for luxury and for territories

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Milan–Cortina 2026: a strategic opportunity for luxury and for territories




The Milan–Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games represent an event of strategic importance not only from a sporting perspective, but also from an economic standpoint for the country. As highlighted by recent international analyses, the event is attracting the interest of major luxury brands, which see the Olympics as a global platform for visibility and an opportunity to strengthen ties with Italian excellence.

The involvement of high-end brands fits into a broader transformation of the sector, oriented toward the integration of product, experience, and territory. In this context, winter sports and the Olympic setting become narrative tools capable of enhancing quality, innovation, and lifestyle, while engaging an international, high–value-added audience. The presence of brands translates into initiatives spanning fashion, retail, hospitality, and services, with positive spillover effects on the local economy.

Collaborations between fashion and sport also take on significance in terms of national image. The official uniforms of national teams and collections inspired by the alpine world help strengthen the association between Italy, creativity, and manufacturing expertise. At the same time, the locations involved in the Games are experiencing a strengthening of their commercial offering and growing attractiveness for investments in the premium segment, with particular reference to Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo.

The Olympics emerge as a lever for integrated development and promotion, capable of enhancing not only major international brands, but also the economic and productive ecosystem that surrounds them. The global visibility of the event offers an opportunity to consolidate Italy’s positioning as a country able to combine tradition, innovation, and quality, strengthening the role of businesses and territories in the international competitive context.

From this perspective, the interaction between sport, luxury, and tourism takes on particular relevance for the chamber system. Milan–Cortina 2026 can become a catalyst for relationships, investments, and project development, fostering collaboration among institutions, businesses, and local communities.



2 February 2026