A Historic Connection: Denver Meets Rome
The launch of United Airlines’ direct flight from Denver to Rome on May 1, 2025, marks a pivotal moment in transatlantic travel and U.S.-Italy relations. For the Italian Confidence Club, this new route represents more than just convenience—it’s a bridge for business, culture, and shared innovation between Italy and the American Midwest.
Why This Flight Matters for Italy-U.S. Collaboration
This strategic air link arrives during Italy’s Jubilee Year, a significant period for religious and cultural tourism, expected to draw 35 million visitors to Italy in 2025. Rome, as the heart of Italy’s spiritual, historical, and economic landscape, will see increased global attention—making this flight a timely gateway for American travelers and investors.
For Italian businesses, the Denver-Rome connection opens doors in sectors like:
✅ Aerospace & Advanced Manufacturing
✅ Clean Energy & Quantum Tech
✅ Fashion & Agri-Food Industries
✅ Higher Education & Cultural Exchange
Italian Confidence Club: Fostering Business & Cultural Ties
The success of this route is a result of strong collaboration between Denver’s economic leaders and Italian strategists, including Andrea Zanon, Giulio Busulini, and Heidi Hostetter of H2 Solutions. Their efforts ensure that this partnership goes beyond tourism, creating long-term commercial and diplomatic opportunities.
“As an Italian living in Colorado, this initiative is personal. We’re not just connecting two cities—we’re building a future of shared growth,” says Andrea Zanon, reflecting the passion behind this venture.
A Business Mission to Rome: Strengthening Bonds
To celebrate this milestone, Denver’s leaders and entrepreneurs embarked on a high-level business mission to Rome in early May. The delegation, hosted at the stunning Villa Miani, explored collaborations in:
🔹 Clean Tech & Sustainability
🔹 Aerospace & Defense
🔹 Agri-Food & Wine Industries
🔹 Fashion & Design Innovations
Rome: The Perfect Gateway for American Travelers & Investors
Beyond its historic charm, Rome is a strategic hub for exploring Italy’s economic centers:
🚄 3 hours to Milan & Venice
🚄 90 minutes to Florence & Naples
This flight not only boosts tourism but also strengthens Denver’s role as a global business hub, while giving Italian companies direct access to the U.S. heartland.
Forward Together: The Future of U.S.-Italy Relations
With Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni reinforcing transatlantic ties, and Denver emerging as a key player in international commerce, this flight symbolizes a new era of Italy-U.S. partnership.
At the Italian Confidence Club, we celebrate this connection and invite businesses, travelers, and culture enthusiasts to join us in building a stronger future—one flight at a time.
“Avanti insieme”, forward together, as the Italian business community says.