MALGRATE, Italy — Who knew Americans are the leading nationality of tourists visiting the town of Lecco in Italy , according to Fabio Dadati.

He should know, as he has restored the storied Promessi Sposi Hotel here and has long held several institutional roles, from provincial councillor to adviser to the minister of tourism, as a member of Italy’s Federation of Commerce and Tourism and Federalberghi, the country’s hotel industry association. He also is the founder of the Lecco Hoteliers Consortium.

Dadati is aiming to further raise the visibility and attractiveness of Lecco, which stands on the southeastern branch of Lake Como. The lake is shaped like an upside-down Y and its branches meet at the resort town of Bellagio.

Lecco shares with Como and Bellagio the scenic views of th

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