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    03/04/2024

    Avolta brings iconic Dutch snack brand FEBO to Schiphol Airport

    Today Avolta celebrated the opening of much-loved Dutch snack brand FEBO in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. FEBO has been serving its popular snacks and fries in the Netherlands for 83 years, but today marks the first time the brand has opened a store at an airport in the Netherlands.

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  • 03/04/2024

    Avolta proudly announces expanded contract with Norwegian Cruise Line: wins 4 new ships, boosts total presence to 18 ships

    Avolta, leading travel experience player, has been chosen as the main retail partner by Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), expanding their presence across nearly the entire NCL fleet and strengthening the company’s cruise portfolio. The major cruise company has awarded Avolta new contracts on a total of four NCL ships as well as renewing its existing contracts for 14 NCL ships. Avolta is kicking off new contracts on Norwegian Viva, Norwegian Prima, Norwegian Star, and Norwegian Encore. In addition, Avolta has been tapped to serve as the retail partner for NCL’s next Prima Class newbuild, Norwegian Aqua, which is set to debut in 2025.

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  • 28/03/2024

    Avolta receives Moody’s upgraded credit rating to Ba2 with Stable Outlook

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL), the leading global travel experience player, confirms its upgraded credit rating from Ba3 to Ba2 with Stable outlook according to Moody’s Investment Service announcement yesterday. The credit rating upgrade follows the successful closing of the business combination with Autogrill in 2023 as well as the company’s strong 2023 financial performance, the announcement of a balanced capital allocation policy and the solid trading environment in 2024.

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  • 28/03/2024

    Avolta pilots partnership to measure CO2 footprint of its Dutch F&B offerings

    Avolta, the leading global travel experience player, is partnering with sustainability data experts HowGood and PS in Foodservice to pilot a new innovation to measure its carbon footprint within the Dutch supply chain. The pilot aligns with two key focus areas of Avolta’s recently-published ESG strategy: Create Sustainable Travel Experiences and Respect Our Planet. The initiative equips Avolta with a centralized platform to accurately calculate the carbon impact of ingredients used in its F&B stores in the Netherlands. Subsequently, Avolta can collaborate directly with partners across its local supply chain to devise a more sustainable approach to its operations.

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  • 27/03/2024

    Avolta embarks on 10-year journey with 8 new F&B stores at India’s new Noida International Airport, grows India footprint to more than 100 stores

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL), leading global travel experience player has been awarded eight new F&B concessions for 10 years at India’s soon-to-be-opened Noida International Airport, strengthening its presence in India. With a floorspace of more than 1,200 m2, Avolta brings an exciting portfolio of F&B brands, delivering global and local experience with a strong sense of place. The new partnership underscores Avolta’s commitment to significantly grow the company’s presence in the APAC region, boosting its Indian footprint to include F&B and duty free, across more than 100 stores in four airports and two shopping malls, and with more than 150 POS. Poised to make local and international travelers happier, Noida International Airport has been built to connect the greater Delhi area and Western Uttar Pradesh with other cities in India and the world.

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    26/03/2024

    HMSHost Offers Travelers a New Dining Adventure at Calgary International Airport

    HMSHost Opens Summit House in Concourse B, Featuring Craft Beers from Local Brewery Banded Peak Brewing and a Diverse Menu Worth Exploring

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  • The Burger Federation_Düsseldorf Airport

    25/03/2024

    Avolta opens The Burger Federation at Düsseldorf Airport

    On Thursday, Avolta celebrated the opening of The Burger Federation at Düsseldorf Airport. It is the first time that the leading global travel experience player has brought this proprietary brand, developed specifically for locations with high visitor numbers, to a German airport. The concept offers travelers a gastronomic experience and gourmet burger creations in the ambience of an American farmhouse. With this opening, Avolta is expanding its partnership with Düsseldorf Airport and continuing its growth course in recent years.

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  • 25/03/2024

    Avolta adds Cologne Bonn Airport to operational portfolio with award of 17 new stores for ten years, strengthens footprint in Germany

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL), the leading global travel experience player, is expanding its presence in Europe, by entering into a new partnership with Flughafen Köln/Bonn GmbH. The contract win sees Avolta open 17 new food and beverage stores at Cologne Bonn Airport, located between the cities of Cologne and Bonn, Germany. With 24/7 operations and access to a population of 17 million within 100km, the new stores, set to begin opening in the fourth quarter of 2024, significantly increase Avolta’s contact points with travelers.

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  • Made Blue Avolta

    22/03/2024

    Avolta donates more than 1.5 billion liters of clean drinking water to communities in Indonesia, Vietnam, India and Africa

    This year marks a significant World Water Day for Avolta, as it prepares to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the partnership with Netherlands-based water charity, Made Blue Foundation. The initiative began during the Summer of 2014, providing developing communities access to clean drinking water, with a donation for every beverage sold at the company’s operations in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

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  • 21/03/2024

    Avolta wins new 6-year duty-paid contract at Maceió-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport in Brazil

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) is delighted to announce a new six year contract at Brazil’s Maceió-Zumbi dos Palmares airport to operate a 170m² duty paid store. An international gateway to vibrant tourist destinations and historic cities, the airport attracts over 2.5 million passengers annually (2023 figures), and with the win of this duty paid contract in a new airport location, Avolta further extends its already significant footprint in Brazil.

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  • 20/03/2024

    Avolta affirms partnership with Edinburgh Airport: 20+ years of operations strengthened by 7-year contract extension, grows floorspace by 30%

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) has successfully extended its contract to operate the tax and duty free store at Edinburgh airport for an additional seven years. Strengthening the company’s 20+ years of operations at the same store, the contract win also represents an increase in retail space of 30%. Edinburgh airport is the busiest airport in Scotland, handling almost 15 million passengers each year (2019 figures), and an important driver for the Scottish economy thanks to its connectivity with other parts of the UK and internationally.

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    15/03/2024

    Avolta continues to invest in Autogrill Motorway business, opening a new Eataly store in Dorno, on the A7

    Avolta continues its path of investments on the Italian motorway channel through Autogrill, opening a new Eataly brand store today inside the historic bridge building in Dorno, along the A7 Milan Serravalle, Italy. Following the earlier success of Eataly’s collaboration with the Autogrill Motorway business in Secchia Ovest in 2016, the partnership continues with a focus on strategic and heavily trafficked locations, offering travelers space to pause and experience quality food & beverages in an authentic setting.

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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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