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  • 12/08/2025

    Avolta Secures 12-year Retail Contract at San José International Airport

    Avolta (SIX: AVOL), leading global travel retail and F&B player has announced today a 12-year contract at San José International Airport (SJC) through its Hudson brand in the United States. This will open six retail and travel convenience shops, including three hybrid concepts, across more than 620m² of concessions space. 

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    06/08/2025

    Avolta’s HMSHost Launches Connoisseur’s Collection: A Premium Spirit Experience for Travelers

    Avolta, leading global travel retail and F&B player, proudly unveils the Connoisseur’s Collection, a premium tasting experience designed to immerse travelers in a curated menu of the world’s finest spirits.

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  • 31/07/2025 Ad hoc

    Avolta reports another solid set of results for the first half of 2025

    Delivering on all KPIs with +7.1% CER revenue growth, a CORE EBITDA margin of 9.3%, EPS growth of +28.7% and CHF 216m EFCF. Avolta reaffirms its medium-term outlook.

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  • 24/07/2025

    Avolta’s HMSHost Expands Footprint at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport with 10-year F&B Contract

    Avolta (SIX: AVOL), leading global travel retail and F&B player has announced today a new ten-year contract at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). This will see the addition of three new dining venues across more than 275m2 of concessions space.

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  • A display of YSL in a store.

    23/07/2025

    Avolta and L’Oréal bring YSL Beauty Light Club to Ezeiza International Airport

    Avolta, leading global travel retail and F&B player, has joined forces with L’Oréal and Aeropuertos Argentina to deliver a standout YSL Beauty activation at Ezeiza International Airport in Buenos Aires, setting a new benchmark for traveler experience in the Latin America region.

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    21/07/2025

    Avolta’s Culinary Council Leads the Future of Travel F&B with a Bold Vision for “Hybrid Positive Nutrition”

    Avolta reaffirms its deep commitment to food and beverage by convening top chefs, scientists, and innovators through its Culinary Council, created to shape the future of F&B in travel.

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    18/07/2025

    Avolta brings authentic Italian culinary excellence to Schiphol Airport with the opening of Eataly

    Avolta, leading global travel retail and F&B player, is delighted to announce the opening of the first-ever Eataly store in a Northern European airport. Building on the success of Eataly and Avolta’s partnership at Rome Fiumicino, representing the brands entry into the airport channel, the new store is set to bring true Italian cuisine to millions of travelers.

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  • 17/07/2025

    Avolta’s HMSHost Expands Airport Dining Portfolio with 10 New Locations at San Antonio International Airport

    Avolta (SIX: AVOL), the leading global travel retail and F&B player has been awarded a ten-year contract for 13 stores, including ten new locations, as well as a five-year lease extension for two stores at San Antonio International Airport (SAT), to introduce new innovative dining concepts. 

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  • 16/07/2025

    Avolta's Half-Year 2025 Results Invitation

    We are delighted to invite you to our Half-Year 2025 Results Presentation Webcast:Thursday, July 31 2025at 14:30 CEST

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    08/07/2025

    Avolta delivers a world class retail experience on Norwegian Cruise Line®’s newly launched ship Norwegian Aqua

    Avolta, leading global travel experience player, and main retail partner for Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) fleet, is delighted to further expand its presence in the cruise channel with the recent launch of NCL’s latest ship, Norwegian Aqua. Travelers on Norwegian Aqua can enjoy eight duty-free shops, together with additional spaces for sunglasses, fashion, watches and pre-loved luxury.

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  • Alembic Bristol Airport entrance

    04/07/2025

    Avolta expands presence at Bristol Airport with opening of first F&B operation

    Avolta has officially opened Alembic, its first food & beverage operation at Bristol Airport, marking a new chapter in the company’s long-standing partnership with the airport.

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  • New Starbucks store Schiphol Airport

    02/07/2025

    Avolta opens landmark Starbucks store at Schiphol Airport

    Avolta is proud to announce the opening of a brand-new landmark Starbucks store at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. The 500m2 store is set to be one of the busiest locations in Europe, developed in close partnership with Starbucks and Schiphol Airport. The store sets a new benchmark for premium coffee experiences in travel environments and marks 18 years since the company first introduced Starbucks to the Netherlands.

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  • 30/10/2025 Ad hoc

    Avolta 9M 2025 delivers another set of strong results with record EFCF and deleverages to 1.9x

    Avolta maintains a strong performance with 9M 2025 +5.4% organic growth, 10.2% CORE EBITDA margin and CHF 503m EFCF. October organic growth +6.0% underpins the company’s confidence in achieving its outlook.

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  • 29/10/2025

    Avolta wins 11-year duty-free contract at John F. Kennedy International Airport’s Terminal 8

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) has secured its eighth contract at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in the USA. Following earlier Terminal 8 wins in travel retail and food & beverage, this new agreement will see Avolta’s Dufry develop the terminal’s duty-free, taking total space to over 4,400 m2, reinforcing the company’s long-term commitment to one of the world’s busiest airports.

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  • 15/10/2025

    Avolta’s Q3 Trading Update Invitation

    We are delighted to invite you to our Q3 Trading Update Presentation Webcast: Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 14:30 CEST

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  • Perth Duty Free opening ribbon cutting

    22/10/2025

    Avolta builds on its presence in Australia with major duty-free transformation at Perth Airport

    Avolta has unveiled its newly refurbished duty-free store at Perth International Airport, marking a significant milestone in its long-term commitment to the Australian market. The transformation is part of the renewal and expansion of Avolta’s duty-free concession at Perth Airport to 2031, announced last year.

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  • Store front image of Landry's Seafood - best sit-down reataurant 2025

    15/10/2025

    Avolta Dining Venues Named Among “10 Best” at U.S. Airports by USA TODAY

    Avolta announces that several of its US airport dining venues, operated by HMSHost, have been recognized in the annual USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. The awards highlighted outstanding performance across three distinct categories, with Landry’s Seafood at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) receiving the distinction of Best Airport Sit-Down Restaurant.

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    15/10/2025

    Avolta Celebrates Multiple Honors at the 2025 Frontier Awards

    Avolta is proud to announce a series of prestigious wins at this year’s Frontier Awards, covering three key pillars of people, innovation and sustainability. This industry-wide endorsement underscores Avolta’s leadership in redefining the travel experience and shaping the future of travel retail and F&B.

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    Marketing boost at Aena Awards 2025

    Purple Carpet by Club Avolta

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    Place to be at Aena Awards 2025

    Avolta by Hungry Club

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  • Store front image of Landry's Seafood - best sit-down reataurant 2025

    Best Airport Sit-Down Restaurant, Airport Bar and Airport Grab-And-Go Food for 11 HMSHost restaurants at USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards 2025

    Best Airport Sit-Down Restaurant:

    Landry's Seafood: George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
    Commanders Burgundy & Gold Club: Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
    Cigar City Brewing: Tampa International Airport (TPA)
    Cadillac Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar: George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

    Best Airport Bar:

    Three Kings Public House: St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL)
    Memphis Made Brewing Co.: Memphis International Airport (MEM)
    Blu2o: Palm Beach International Airport (PBI)
    Whisky River: Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)

    Best Airport Grab-And-Go Food:

    Tortas Frontera: O’Hare International Airport (ORD)
    Love Shack: Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
    1897 Market: Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)

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