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17/06/2025

Avolta Unveils New Duty-free Store at Toronto Pearson International Airport in First Phase of the Airport’s Retail Revitalization

Avolta has opened Toronto Duty Free, a more than 170 m2 shop in Terminal 3 offering travelers a collection of Canadian-made products alongside a curated selection of wine, spirits, and confections. As part of Phase One in the airport’s retail revitalization, plans are already underway to expand the location, adding approximately 340 m2 of concessions space featuring luxury cosmetics and fragrance brands.

People standing in front of a counter of a store inside the airport.

12/06/2025

Avolta unveils LOAF at Schiphol; the soul of a French bakery meets the scale of international travel

Avolta, the leading global travel retail and F&B player, in collaboration with Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, has opened LOAF – a new French-inspired bakery concept that delivers artisan charm with the grace and efficiency required for a modern-day airport. Now open in Lounge 1, LOAF brings a new dimension to travel dining: spacious, elegant, and built for flow.

People passing by a duty free shop inside an airport

03/06/2025

Avolta wins new five-year contract, expands operations at Guadalajara International Airport, Mexico

Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL), leading global travel retail and F&B player, announces a new five-year contract at Guadalajara International Airport (GDL), the third busiest airport in Mexico. Avolta will carry out a complete renovation of its three existing main stores at the airport and will open an additional two new stores across more than 1200m2 of duty-free and duty-paid space.

23/05/2025

Avolta and Zayed International Airport’s Presentedby Win Platinum at the Prestigious London Design Awards 2025

Trailblazing Retail Concept Honored with Top Design Accolade.

Whisky River restaurant featuring a rounded front counter accompanied by high bar stools.

17/04/2025

HMSHost Dominates Newsweek’s 2025 Airport Dining Awards with Whisky River at CLT Voted No. 1 Best Full-Service Airport Restaurant

Travelers across the U.S. voted for their favorite airport eateries in Newsweek’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards, crowning Whisky River champion and five more HMSHost restaurants among their top 10.

A group of people presenting a check, displaying the donation amount, to a foundation.

03/04/2025

From Travel to Transformation: Avolta Donates $450K to Help Local Communities

Journey For Good Foundation, formerly known as HMSHost Foundation, is a charity that fights poverty through food, shelter, education, and jobs. As the charitable arm of Avolta in North America, it has awarded over $450,000 to 20 charities across the region.

A store's inauguration featured a ribbon-cutting with six participants.

03/04/2025

Avolta’s HMSHost UK gets 2025 off to a flying start!

HMSHost UK, leading Avolta’s food & beverage concepts in the United Kingdom, launches its first restaurant for 2025, an exciting new concept; Alembic.

Motion-blurred figures pass before the Summit House airport store

02/04/2025

Avolta’s HMSHost Named Best Overall Restaurateur among Large Operators at 2025 Airport Experience Awards

At prestigious annual industry awards, leader in travel dining recognized for excellence in operations, customer service, creativity, food quality, and marketing

06/03/2025

Avolta opens its first F&B store in Brazil, celebrates a new three-year contract with Aena Brasil at São Paulo/Congonhas Airport

Leading global travel retail and F&B player Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) announces the opening of its first F&B outlet in Brazil, as well as the expansion of its existing duty paid space at São Paulo/Congonhas airport, to a total floor space of nearly 1,100 m2.

Luis Marin, President & CEO EMEA, Avolta speaking at Identità Golose

22/02/2025

Avolta at Identità Golose in Milan: the future of dining is hybrid

Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL), global leader in travel experiences participates in the special Congress to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of Identità Golose and outlines new paths to redefine the traveler experience.

Presented By store Abu Dhabi view from outside

21/02/2025

Avolta unveils Presentedby; first-of-its-kind travel retail experience at Zayed International Airport, Abu Dhabi

Avolta proudly announces the opening of Presentedby at Zayed International Airport (AUH), the latest milestone in the partnership’s vision to elevate the passengers’ airport experience. As the brand’s first 24-hour store and debut airport location worldwide, this launch underscores Avolta’s resolute commitment to experiential retail and revolutionizing the travel experience.

Avolta achieves EDGE certification - badge

13/02/2025

Avolta Earns EDGE Certification: Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL), leading global travel retail and F&B player, is proud to announce its award of the prestigious EDGE Assess Certification, a globally recognized standard for assessing and ensuring an inclusive workplace.