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  • 05/06/2024

    Avolta and utu Unleash 25% More Spending Power at Milan Airports with VAT Refund Innovation

    Avolta, the leading global travel experience player, and utu, a travel fintech company, are launching a pilot programme to maximize Duty-free shopping opportunities by enhancing the VAT refund process at Milan’s Malpensa Airport Terminal 1 and Milan Linate Airport in Italy. The innovative programme offers travelers 25% more spending power by upcycling city-side VAT refunds, aiming to unlock significant airside Duty-free revenue growth.

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  • 30/05/2024

    Avolta Expands Footprint in Greater China with New Travel Retail Contract; Opens its First Duty Free Stores at Hong Kong – Macau Ferry Terminal

    Avolta, the leading global travel experience player, is thrilled to announce the opening of its new Duty-free operation in downtown Hong Kong, following its successful bid for the Hong Kong–Macau Ferry Terminal concession late last year. Located in the departures and arrivals halls respectively, the two new stores offer a diverse range of Duty-free categories including liquor, tobacco, and food with local favourites and premium international brands, expanding the company’s presence in one of the most popular tourist destinations of Greater China. 

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    29/05/2024

    Avolta and Lindt & Sprüngli join forces once again to enchant and surprise travellers with an exclusive range

    Avolta, leading travel experience player and Lindt & Sprüngli, leading premium confectionery brand, have teamed up to launch a new Salted Caramel special edition range which is exclusively available at the Avolta’s airport locations worldwide for a limited time.

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    21/05/2024

    Avolta Launches Eugenio Andrades’ Legacy Initiative to Support Children with Neurological Disabilities

    On the anniversary of the loss of an industry titan, our leader, colleague and friend Eugenio Andrades, Avolta launches Eugenio Andrades’ Legacy. A global initiative aimed at honoring his memory by advancing a cause he was deeply passionate about, Eugenio Andrades’ Legacy is designed to support and uplift children with neurological disabilities. The Legacy will support projects that promote social inclusion through sports, and provide necessary treatment resources to NGOs that aid those with physical, intellectual, and sensory disabilities.

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  • 20/05/2024

    Avolta secures 15-year contracts at John Wayne Airport, expanding presence across Travel Retail, Convenience and F&B in California, USA, to 2039

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL), leading global travel experience player, announces it will grow its presence at John Wayne Airport to offer travelers more food and beverage options, as well as multiple travel convenience and specialty retail stores throughout the concourse. Under newly awarded 15-year contracts to develop nearly 3,500 m2 of concessions space across Terminals A, B, and C, Avolta’s brands Hudson and HMSHost will blend the vibrancy of Orange County with global brands and trends, bringing a strong sense of place that resonates with passengers.

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    17/05/2024

    Avolta opens Pizza Hut at KL International Airport, Kuala Lumpur

    Avolta, leading global travel experience player, announces the opening of its newest Pizza Hut, located at KL International Airport (KLIA) in Kuala Lumpur. The opening underscores Avolta’s ongoing commitment to growth and innovation in the Asia Pacific markets, and boosts Avolta’s presence in Malaysia to 21 outlets.

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  • 16/05/2024 Ad hoc

    Avolta’s strong performance in Q1 2024 confirms positive outlook for the full year and beyond

    Building on a transformative 2023, Avolta continues to deliver strong organic growth in Q1 of 8.6% and a further step-up across all financial indicators. Avolta’s Destination 2027 strategy is yielding results, supported by an enhanced customer experience and strong execution. Avolta delivers growth with resilience. 

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  • 15/05/2024

    Results of the Ordinary General Meeting of Avolta AG held on May 15, 2024

    The Ordinary General Meeting of Avolta AG was held today in Basel, Switzerland. A total number of 104’270’267 shares were represented at the meeting, corresponding to 68.32% of the total share capital of Avolta AG. The shareholders resolved as follows:1

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    13/05/2024

    Avolta opens its first F&B outlet in Spain

    Avolta, the global travel experience player, has debuted its new commercial strategy in Spain, following the business combination of Dufry and Autogrill, with the opening of its first F&B outlet in the country. Taberna Atlántica is the newest addition to Tenerife South Airport, and already a hit; attracting 105,000 travelers since opening at the end of 2023. The 170m2 outlet is located at the exit of the Duty-free store, between gates B31 and B34.

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  • 06/05/2024

    We are delighted to invite you to our Q1 2024 Trading Update Presentation Webcast: Thursday, 16 May 2024 at 14.30h CEST

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    26/04/2024

    Avolta opens new walk-through store in Bulgaria’s Sofia International Airport

    Today representatives from Avolta and Sofia Airport’s operator SOF Connect celebrated the official opening of a new walk-through retail store in Bulgaria’s largest international airport. As the latest opening from Avolta’s 2022 contract win, this store sets a new benchmark for travel retail in Eastern European airports.

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    24/04/2024

    Avolta offers travelers a taste of Amsterdam in Schiphol’s Lounge 1

    Today representatives from leading global travel experience player Avolta AG and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol gathered to celebrate the opening of new concept Salon, in Schiphol’s recently refurbished Lounge 1. The concept, which comprises a Grand Café and Deli, evokes a strong sense of place for locals and visitors alike, through design elements and menu items that reference Amsterdam’s charming canal houses and sunny terraces.

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  • 02/04/2026

    Avolta Publishes Invitation to its Annual General Meeting 2026

    Avolta today published the invitation to its Annual General Meeting 2026. The event will take place on May 06, 2026 at 14:30 CEST, at Rhypark, Mühlhauserstrasse 17, 4056 Basel, Switzerland. Doors open at 14:00 CEST.

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  • 01/04/2026

    Avolta wins 15-year food & beverage contract at Jacksonville International Airport (JAX), Florida

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) has been awarded a new 15-year food & beverage contract at Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) in the United States, further expanding its F&B presence at the airport with a 500 m2 food hall.

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  • 13/03/2026

    Avolta launches share buyback program

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) launches its previously announced public share buyback program of up to CHF 225 million on March 16, 2026. This strategic initiative aims to enhance shareholder value in line with Avolta’s Destination 2027 strategy. 

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    09/04/2026

    Avolta officially launches Terracotta Italian restaurant at East Midlands Airport

    Avolta has officially launched Terracotta, its latest food and beverage operation at East Midlands Airport (EMA), part of MAG. Designed to support a relaxed, destination-led dining experience, the newest opening strengthens Avolta’s partnership with MAG and further expands its full F&B responsibility at the airport.

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    25/02/2026

    Avolta Expands Award-Winning Eat Well. Travel Further. Program to major US Airports

    Avolta introduced its award-winning Eat Well. Travel Further. Program at Chicago O’Hare and will later arrive at Los Angeles International and Phoenix Sky Harbor International airports.

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    23/01/2026

    Avolta opens first Eataly location in a North American airport

    The opening at JFK’s Terminal 8 marks the first of three Eataly locations planned for the airport, expanding the partnership across multiple terminals at one of the United States’ busiest international gateways.

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    Environment Award at Brussels Airport Aviation Awards 2026

    Autogrill by Avolta

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    Best POP/POS at the Retail VM & Display Awards 2026

    Coty and Avolta’s Burberry Goddess campaign in the UK & Ireland

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    Best Use of LinkedIn (Joint Winner) at Moodies Awards 2025

    Avolta Corporate LinkedIn Account

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