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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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  • 22/04/2024

    Avolta enhances financial position with successful refinancing initiative

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL), the leading global travel experience player, has announced the successful completion of its refinancing initiative, further enhancing its financial flexibility by extending its average debt maturity.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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

    Avolta

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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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