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Vitaliano Borromeo Arese dies at 66 after developing Lake Maggiore tourism
Vitaliano Borromeo Arese has died aged 66, Kaleon, the company he chaired, announced.
He led the development of Terre Borromeo’s historic and natural sites around Lake Maggiore for about 15 years.
The Borromeo family has long owned properties in the area, but Arese brought a business-focused approach to managing them.
Before turning to tourism, he worked in the steel industry, led steel company Sogepar and worked in property and design.
Under his leadership, the attractions grew to include sites such as the Borromean Islands, Villa Pallavicino park and the restored Castles of Cannero.
The sites drew close to one million visitors a year, and Kaleon was listed in Milan and Paris in December 2025.
His private funeral will be held in Milan on Tuesday, according to the reports.
Vitaliano Borromeo Arese, who led efforts to develop tourism around Lake Maggiore, has died aged 66.
He was president of Kaleon, the company that manages the Terre Borromeo attractions.
From 2011, he focused on developing the area’s historic, artistic and natural heritage.
Under his leadership, Kaleon’s portfolio included the Borromean Islands, parks and historic sites around the lake.
Kaleon was listed on the stock exchanges in Milan and Paris on 1 December 2025.
- Who
- Vitaliano Borromeo Arese, president of Kaleon and an heir to the Borromeo family.
- What
- He died aged 66. He had led the development of tourism and heritage sites around Lake Maggiore.
- When
- The reports were published on 17 and 18 October 2026. The exact date of his death is not stated.
- Where
- The Lake Maggiore area in northern Italy, where he developed tourism attractions.
- Why
- Not stated
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Borromeo Arese began focusing on developing the Lake Maggiore heritage and tourism business.
He took on management of the garden at Villa Pallavicino to help keep the attraction open.
He acquired Villa Pallavicino and its park.
The restored Castles of Cannero opened to visitors.
Kaleon was listed on the stock exchanges in Milan and Paris.
His funeral was scheduled to be held privately in Milan.
- Age
- 66
- Company
- Kaleon
- Tourism brand
- Terre Borromeo
- Stock market listing
- 1 December 2025, in Milan and Paris
- Funeral
- Private ceremony in Milan, scheduled for 20 October 2026
- Family
- Wife Marina and sons Giberto and Lodovico
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