Luxury hotel group opens in Lecce as international tourism targets Salento

Tivoli Hotels & Resorts, an international hospitality operator, has opened Tivoli Palazzo 1880 Lecce Hotel in the heart of Lecce's old town, marking the brand's entry into Puglia and its fourth property in Italy. According to Hotel News Resource, the 48-room property positions the group in a region increasingly popular with affluent international travellers seeking Mediterranean heritage and coastal experiences.

The opening reflects a broader shift in Salento's tourism economy toward higher-end accommodation and longer-stay visitors. Lecce, known for its Baroque architecture and position as a cultural gateway to the Adriatic and Ionian coasts, has become a draw for travellers looking beyond the overcrowded circuits of Venice, Florence and Rome.