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  • Angie’s Subs to Jacksonville International Airport

    28/02/2024

    HMSHost Brings Iconic Flavors and Vibe of Angie’s Subs to Jacksonville International Airport

    Travelers Can Now Get a Taste of the Jacksonville Beach Staple in Concourse A

  • 12oz Milan Famagosta metro station

    23/02/2024

    Avolta’s Autogrill and 12oz open their first store together in Milan Famagosta

    Autogrill, leader in F&B services for travelers and part of Avolta, opens the first franchise store under the 12oz brand, an innovative Italian retail format specialized in the rapid service of coffee&milk based drinks, all inside the Milan Famagosta metro station: a strategic hub for over a million passengers and commuters passing through on an average weekday, coming from the hinterland or other cities located along the A7 axis, who leave their cars in the large multi-storey car park to go towards the city.

  • 22/02/2024

    We are delighted to invite you to our Full Year Results 2023 Presentation Webcast:

    Thursday, 07 March 2024at 14.30h CET

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    16/02/2024

    Avolta completes its luxury beauty portfolio at China’s Chongqing International Airport with Chanel P&C boutique

    Avolta has opened its sixth luxury beauty boutique at China’s Chongqing International Airport.

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    14/02/2024

    Avolta Officially Opens its Duty-Free Stores and F&B operations at Kempegowda International Airport, Bengalaru

    Representatives of Avolta (formerly known as Dufry), Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (KIAB) and Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) joined together at the end of 2023 for an official inauguration of the two duty-free stores and of the 14 additional F&B outlets.

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    14/02/2024

    Avolta opens chic Diptyque boutique at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport

    Avolta has opened the doors to a modern and stylistically Chinese take on Diptyque’s heritage boutiques with an elegant 66 m2 standalone Diptyque store at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport.

  • Chick-fil-A ribbon cutting_Hudson_Charleston International Airport

    18/01/2024

    Hudson Opens Its First Chick-fil-A at Charleston International Airport

    New Restaurant Is Part of Hudson’s Expanded Partnership with South Carolina’s Largest Airport to Transform Travelers’ Dining and Retail Experience

  • 17/01/2024

    Avolta and Corporación America Airports unite for Strategic Airport Enhancement in Uruguay

    Avolta, the leading global travel experience player, and Corporación America Airports (NYSE:CAAP), the leading private airport operator managing 53 airports in 6 countries, proudly announce their collaborative initiative to elevate the airport retail experience. In a pioneering move, Avolta and Corporación America Airports have forged a partnership to revolutionize travel retail in Uruguay, seeking to establish a novel business model by leveraging the combined expertise of duty-free retail and airport management as master concessionaire for travel retail.

  • 10/01/2024

    Avolta bolsters presence in Bulgaria with exclusive air-side retail contract for Burgas and Varna airports

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL), the leading global travel experience player, is expanding in Bulgaria with an eight-year contract extension, six new stores and an increase in its total retail space to 2,707m² at Burgas and Varna airports. The tender win marks a significant milestone and recognizes Avolta’s strong partnership with Fraport Twin Star Airport Management, granting Avolta the exclusive Master Retail Concession air-side at Burgas and Varna airports, Bulgaria’s second and third busiest airports respectively.

  • 08/01/2024

    Avolta wins new 7-year concession at Serbia’s Belgrade Nikola Tesla airport

    Avolta is delighted to announce the win of a new seven-year concession contract at Belgrade Nikola Tesla airport, encompassing the operation of ten duty-free shops, including hybrid elements. With a combined floorspace of more than 3,500 m², these new shops will offer a distinctive travel retail experience masterfully blended with food & beverage for travelers through Serbia’s busiest airport, strengthening Avolta’s presence in Eastern Europe.

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    20/12/2023

    Avolta opens Le Crobag flagship store at Düsseldorf Airport

    Avolta is expanding its culinary offering at Düsseldorf Airport, with the opening of a special edition Le Crobag flagship store airside. In a first for German airports, travelers can now enjoy French baked goods and specialties from Le Crobag, while awaiting their departure. The opening not only signifies the ongoing success of Avolta’s expansion efforts but also deepens the partnership with Düsseldorf Airport and elevates F&B offerings.

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    06/12/2023

    Avolta celebrates new F&B openings at Abu Dhabi’s innovative new International Airport Terminal A

    Avolta strengthens its presence in the Middle East by extending its operations at Abu Dhabi’s International Airport in the UAE. Launching 13 new food & beverage (F&B) concepts, Avolta takes its position as the leading F&B provider for the recently launched Terminal A, the brand-new state-of-the-art airport environment with a capacity of 45 million passengers per year.

Press Releases & Ad Hoc Announcements

  • 23/07/2026

    Avolta secures eight-year duty-free extension at Aruba Airport in the Caribbean

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) has signed an eight-year extension with Aruba Airport Authority N.V for its duty-free operations at Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA). The agreement ensures the continuation of Avolta’s presence at the airport building on a partnership of more than 30 years.

  • 16/07/2026

    Avolta's HY 2026 Results Invitation

    We are delighted to invite you to our HY Results Presentation Webcast: Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 14:30 CEST

  • 23/06/2026

    Avolta enters into an agreement with DFS to acquire its operations in Okinawa, entering the Japanese travel retail market

    Avolta AG (AVOL:SIX) announces that it has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of DFS Okinawa. The transaction will mark Avolta’s entry into one of Asia’s most dynamic travel retail markets, providing immediate scale in Japan and further strengthening its presence in Asia Pacific. 

  • Tables and chairs of a coffee store

    20/07/2026

    Avolta enters Venice Marco Polo Airport

    Avolta is further strengthening its airport channel presence in Italy with a new Costa Coffee outlet and a Hudson convenience store at Venice Marco Polo Airport.

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    07/07/2026

    Avolta opens first Bill’s airport location at Heathrow

    Avolta has opened the first Bill’s restaurant at Heathrow’s Terminal 2, marking the British brand’s debut in the airport channel and the start of a new partnership with Bill’s, as Heathrow continues to strengthen its food and beverage offer.

  • View of Rio de Janeiro with Avolta navigator

    01/07/2026

    Avolta expands footprint at Santos Dumont Airport in Brazil

    Avolta, leading global travel retail and food and beverage player, is building on its 25+ year partnership with Santos Dumont Airport in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with an expanded walkthrough travel retail store and two new convenience stores.

  • Certificate for Sustainable Entrepreneurship

    VCDO Certificate (Voka Charter for Sustainable Entrepreneurship)

    Avolta Belgium

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    Silver Award in Marketing Campaign at TREX Awards 2026

    Summer Club 2025

  • A tables with bottles of whiskies and glasses

    Gold Award in Marketing Campaign at TREX Awards 2026

    Whisky Social Club 2025

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