Trade News

03/08/2026

Avolta recognized at the 2026 Airport F&B FAB Awards as its F&B concepts continue to transform the global travel experience

Avolta has been recognized at the 2026 Airport Food & Beverage + Hospitality Awards, receiving 10 Global, Regional and Superstar awards, as well as nearly 30 Gold awards across multiple categories. From hybrid concepts, digital engagement and loyalty through to a stronger sense of place, the awards highlight the quality, innovation and consistency of Avolta’s concepts across markets, demonstrating its ability to deliver best-in-class experiences at scale.

31/07/2026

Avolta UK marks 20 years of partnership with One Water as its fundraising exceeds GBP 3.35 million

Avolta UK has marked the completion of One Water's 2026 Travel Trade Awareness Tour across its World Duty Free stores and support locations in the UK, celebrating 20 years of collaboration and a significant fundraising milestone for clean water projects.

20/07/2026

Avolta enters Venice Marco Polo Airport

Avolta is further strengthening its airport channel presence in Italy with a new Costa Coffee outlet and a Hudson convenience store at Venice Marco Polo Airport.

07/07/2026

Avolta opens first Bill’s airport location at Heathrow

Avolta has opened the first Bill’s restaurant at Heathrow’s Terminal 2, marking the British brand’s debut in the airport channel and the start of a new partnership with Bill’s, as Heathrow continues to strengthen its food and beverage offer.

View of Rio de Janeiro with Avolta navigator

01/07/2026

Avolta expands footprint at Santos Dumont Airport in Brazil

Avolta, leading global travel retail and food and beverage player, is building on its 25+ year partnership with Santos Dumont Airport in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with an expanded walkthrough travel retail store and two new convenience stores.

30/06/2026

Avolta partners with Air Canada on loyalty partnership in North America

Avolta has launched a partnership with Air Canada’s loyalty program enabling travelers to earn Aeroplan points when shopping across its travel retail network.

Avolta displays FIFA World Cup 2026™ merchandise at Toronto Pearson Airport

29/06/2026

FIFA World Cup 2026™ Opens Official Merchandise Stores in Airports across North America

For soccer fans traveling to and from FIFA World Cup 2026™ games this summer, the experience is starting earlier than you think. It begins at the airport.

24/06/2026

Avolta expands F&B footprint at Brussels Airport

Avolta, leading global travel retail and F&B player, has launched Café Artois at Brussels Airport, a new hospitality concept built around Stella Artois, one of Belgium’s most recognized beer brands. The opening strengthens Avolta’s food and beverage offer in Belgium and reflects the company’s focus on introducing local brands that create a stronger sense of place.

Image of FRESH store front in KIX airport

02/06/2026

Avolta launches F&B in Japan at Kansai International Airport

Avolta has opened its first operations in Japan with four new F&B openings at Kansai International Airport (KIX).

Journey For Good: photo of large cheque giving moment to Seattle's Youth Care

26/05/2026

Journey For Good Foundation Awards $540,000 to Charities Fighting Root Causes of Poverty

In the first of three scheduled giving cycles this year, the 501(c)(3) awards grants to 22 charitable organizations across the U.S., from Atlanta to Seattle.

An image of the KSA Jones the Grocer ribbon cutting

05/05/2026

Avolta expands F&B footprint at King Khalid International Airport

Avolta AG, the leading global travel retail and food and beverage player, has expanded its F&B presence to 16 concepts at King Khalid International Airport, 16 months after entering Saudi Arabia.

21/04/2026

Avolta launches new premium and experience-led retail offer onboard Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Luna

Avolta is further strengthening its long-standing partnership with Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), with the Norwegian Luna which was christened in Miami last month. The ship’s new retail offer has been built around the realities of Caribbean and Bahamas itineraries out of Miami, with a guest mix that includes families, first-time cruisers, and more.