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    26/09/2024

    Avolta wins six-year contract to bring Swedish hero brand & Other Stories to the airport, opens new store at Stockholm Arlanda Airport

    Avolta is set to elevate the fashion offering for travelers at Sweden’s largest airport, having secured a six-year contract to operate & Other Stories at Stockholm Arlanda Airport. The contract marks the first time the Swedish brand – part of H&M Group – will open at an airport anywhere in the world, rendering the win even more significant for both Avolta and Stockholm Arlanda Airport.

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    25/09/2024

    Official Opening for refurbished World Duty Free store at Edinburgh Airport

    Following the completion of the full refurbishment of its World Duty Free store in Edinburgh airport, representatives of Avolta and the Edinburgh airport team met today to officially launch the new store. Avolta successfully extended its duty-free contract at Edinburgh airport in March of this year. As part of that contract renewal Avolta committed to expand the retail space by a further 30% to 1,740sqm, and introduce several exciting new features and digital elements.

  • 24/09/2024

    Avolta leverages regional economic slow-down to fast-track APAC strategy: enters into deal to acquire Free Duty, funded by cash on balance sheet with no impact to the deleveraging commitments

    Avolta (AVOL: SIX), leading global travel experience player across retail and F&B, has entered into a deal to acquire 100% of Free Duty from NWS Holdings Limited (0659. HK), a conglomerate with a diversified portfolio of market-leading businesses predominantly in Hong Kong and the Mainland. The deal would see Avolta’s positioning significantly strengthened in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, gaining access to 150 million travelers and increasing regional sales by CHF 250 million. The acquisition of Free Duty, a leading border travel retail operator in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area, would lead towards an early delivery of Avolta’s Destination 2027 strategy in APAC, generating accelerated revenue growth at attractive margins. The closing of the transaction is subject to customary conditions precedent.

  • 23/09/2024

    Avolta’s HMSHost to Grow Its Presence at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Under Newly Awarded 10-Year Contract

    Travel dining leader will develop nearly 4,600 ft2 (1,400m2) of added food and beverage space that will include partnerships with celebrity chef Guy Fieri and a renowned Arizona distillery.

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    21/09/2024

    Autogrill celebrates 100 years of the A8 motorway at Villoresi Ovest

    Autogrill, part of Avolta, is proud to host the centenary of the A8 Autostrada dei Laghi this morning at the historic Autogrill Villoresi Ovest store. Organized by Autostrade per l'Italia (ASPI) and Automobile Club d'Italia (ACI), the centenary celebrations included significant institutions and authorities. The event paid homage to the first motorway in the world, a symbol of the progress of mobility in Italy as well as a founding cornerstone of the Autogrill business.

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    20/09/2024

    Avolta keeps on delighting passengers at Antalya Airport in Turkey with the successful “I Love Antalya” campaign, celebrating local culture and creativity

    Leading global travel experience player Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) announces the continuation of the 'I Love Antalya' campaign, first launched last year to great success. Held across Terminals 1 and 2 of the Antalya Airport, the campaign welcomes travelers to experience the beauty and rich heritage of the Mediterranean within the airport’s Duty Free stores, bringing the spirit of Antalya to life through vibrant and culturally relevant visuals, events, and a unique collection of locally inspired products.

  • 12/09/2024

    Avolta’s Hudson Signs Seven-year Contract with Pittsburgh International Airport to Open Six New Retail Stores

    As part of PIT’s USD 1.57 billion Terminal Modernization Program, Hudson will grow its presence, opening new stores across 8,000 ft2 (2,400 m2) of retail space that blends travel essentials and global brands with the spirit of Pittsburgh. 

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    07/09/2024

    Dabiz Muñoz and Avolta team up to revolutionize the dining experience across the airport travel channel in Spain

    Avolta and the world's best chef for a third year in a row according to The Best Chef Awards, Dabiz Muñoz announce their joint venture to develop new F&B concept, Hungry Club. Providing a revolutionary dining experience to travelers in main Spanish airports, the partnership is part of Avolta's new commercial strategy.

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    05/09/2024

    HMSHost Unites with Championship-winning Vegas Golden Knights for a “Vegas Born” Dining Experience

    New full-service restaurant and bar, Vegas Born, is now open in D Gates at Harry Reid International Airport, offering travelers an only-in-Vegas experience celebrating the legendary local NHL team.

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    23/08/2024

    HMSHost Opens Transformed Chili’s® at Jacksonville International Airport

    Part of JAX’s concessions upgrades, the popular dining destination has undergone a complete demolition and rebuild in a new location to offer more seating in a sleek, modern, and inviting space — elevating casual dining to enhance the passenger experience

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    18/08/2024

    Avolta and Real Madrid inaugurate the premium dining and merchandise concept, The Corner by Real Madrid at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport

    Avolta and Real Madrid have today officially inaugurated The Corner by Real Madrid in Terminal 4 of Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Taking advantage of the team’s trip to Mallorca for their La Liga match, the ceremony was attended by the entire Real Madrid squad, as well as dignitaries from Avolta and the Club.

  • 15/08/2024

    Avolta wins 5-year F&B contract for two stores at Norway’s Stavanger Airport, welcoming Michelin-recognized Sven Erik Renaa’s new concept to the Departures Terminal

    Leading global travel experience player Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) today celebrated the official opening of its two new F&B outlets, Sirkus Renaa and Crafts - Rogaland Gastropub at Stavanger Airport. The two stores are the result of a new five-year contract win, reinforcing Avolta’s presence as the sole F&B operator within the Domestic Departures Terminal and aligning with the company’s commitment to create a strong sense of place for travelers with local flavors and downtown heroes.

Press Releases & Ad Hoc Announcements

  • 09/06/2026

    Avolta secures eight-year travel retail extension at Phoenix Airport

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) has secured an eight-year extension for its travel retail operations at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). The agreement covers over 1,400m2 in Terminal 4, the airport’s busiest terminal.

  • 02/06/2026

    Avolta prices EUR 400 million of Senior Notes

    Avolta (SIX: AVOL) today priced EUR-denominated senior notes in an aggregate amount of EUR 400 million. The senior notes will have a term of seven years due in 2033. The annual interest rate will be 4.625% and interest will be payable semi-annually in arrears. Proceeds from the offering are expected to be used to refinance a portion of Avolta’s outstanding EUR 750 million Senior Notes due 2027.

  • 28/05/2026

    Avolta enters Latvia with a 12-year master concession contract at Riga Airport across retail and F&B

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) has secured a 12-year contract at Riga Airport in Latvia, marking the company’s entry into a new airport and a new country. Under the agreement, Avolta will create an integrated travel retail and food & beverage offer, including two innovative hybrid concepts, adding further depth to its European footprint.

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    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).

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    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.

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    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.

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    LinkedIn’s first-ever Top Companies Madrid list

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    Male Ally Award at DFNI Travel Retail Inspiring Women Awards 2026

    Andranik Martirosyan

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    Unsung Hero Award (Highly Commended) at DFNI Travel Retail Inspiring Women Awards 2026

    Naira Aghajanyan

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