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  • 24/01/2025

    Avolta launches share buyback program

    Avolta AG launches its previously announced public share buyback program of up to CHF 200 million on January 27, 2025. This strategic initiative aims to enhance shareholder value in line with Avolta’s Destination 2027 strategy.

  • 22/01/2025

    Avolta expands presence at Frankfurt Airport

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL), the leading global travel retail and F&B player, has secured a 10-year contract to open 12 food and beverage locations in Frankfurt Airport’s newly constructed Terminal 3.

  • 21/01/2025

    Avolta debuts in Tunisia with new contract for fifteen duty-free stores across five airports

    Avolta (AVOL: SIX) the leading global travel retail and F&B player, announces its entry into Tunisia, underlining its progress in expanding into diversified geographies within its Destination 2027 strategy. The new contract win sees openings across the majority of the country’s airports, accounting for nearly 80% of the country’s air traffic.

  • 17/01/2025 Ad hoc

    Avolta to launch share buyback of up to CHF 200m

    In accordance with Avolta's reinforced capital allocation policy announced on 31 October 2024, the company’s Board of Directors has resolved to launch a share buyback program for the purpose of the subsequent cancellation of up to CHF 200 million worth of Avolta AG registered shares. This strategic initiative aims to enhance shareholder value in line with Avolta’s Destination 2027 strategy.

  • 23/12/2024

    Avolta completes cancellation of 6.1 million shares

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    17/12/2024

    New Food Court designed by Avolta lands at Rome Fiumicino Airport

    Avolta, through its subsidiary Autogrill, has inaugurated a new Food Court in the heart of Rome Fiumicino’s Terminal 1, bringing three new gastronomic concepts of national and international fame to an airport in Italy for the first time: All’Antico Vinaio, EXKI and Lievito by Francesco Arnesano.

  • 04/12/2024

    Avolta Awarded Contracts to Develop Retail and F&B Concessions for 11+ years in JFK International Airport’s Terminal 8

    On the heels of its recent contract win in JFK Terminal 6, Avolta will create a travel experience revolution in Terminal 8 through concepts that bring the world-renowned culture and flavor of New York City to the heart of the terminal through iconic culinary experiences, locally inspired retail, and hybrid concepts. The combined value of Avolta’s T6 and T8 wins corresponds to around +3% increase to the company’s revenue in the region.

  • 04/12/2024

    Avolta teams up with Ecoalf to create new uniforms from recycled materials

    Avolta (SIX: AVOL), the leading global travel experience player, announces its collaboration with Ecoalf, sustainable lifestyle brand and Spain’s first fashion company to receive the B Corporation sustainability certification in 2018, to create employee uniforms from recycled materials for the duty-free stores at the airports of Palma de Mallorca, Ibiza and Mahón. This collaboration is part of Avolta's sustainability strategy in Spain, teaming up with trusted partners to create a sustainable travel experience while supporting the communities the company works in and safeguarding the planet. 

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    03/12/2024

    Avolta’s Journey For Good Foundation Celebrates Record-Breaking Grant Cycle, Awarding Nearly USD 1 Million to Charities Fighting Poverty Across North America

    Avolta’s Journey For Good Foundation has announced the completion of a record-breaking grant cycle, awarding USD 950,000 to 39 charitable organizations across North America. This is nearly double the largest grant cycle in the Foundation’s history and brings its total giving in 2024 to nearly USD 1.5 million in grants benefitting 65 charities in over 40 communities across the U.S. and Canada.

  • 03/12/2024

    Avolta Next launches an Innovation Hub in Milan – the company’s first physical space for innovation and start-ups

    Avolta Next opens a physical space dedicated to accelerating tech innovations focused on the food and beverage (F&B) sector. The five winners of an initial call for ideas have set up their operations at the Milan headquarters of Avolta’s leading F&B operator Autogrill and will develop innovative solutions and tools to improve the traveler experience. The Avolta Next Hub Milan is a testament to Avolta’s approach to innovation and its role in a major industry transformation.

  • 02/12/2024

    Avolta enters the Saudi Arabian market: new F&B contract at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport

    Avolta AG (AVOL: SIX), the leading global travel experience player, announces its market entry in Saudi Arabia with a new contract to operate 10 food & beverage (F&B) concepts, spanning 2,125 m2, across King Khalid International Airport’s Terminals 1 and 2 in Riyadh. The expansion reinforces Avolta’s presence in the Middle East while introducing new international brands to the country’s airport sector for the first time. By elevating the traveler experience Avolta contributes to Saudi Arabia’s strategy of attracting 150 million tourists by 2030.

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    28/11/2024

    Avolta celebrates the launch of “Presentedby”, an innovative and directional store concept at Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport

    Avolta, the leading global travel experience player, continues to extend its presence in the Middle East by expanding its operations at the new Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Following the successful launch of 13 food & beverage (F&B) concepts in the new Terminal A, Avolta, as the leading F&B provider, is building on its partnership with Abu Dhabi Airports (ADA) by introducing its first in travel retail store concept, Presentedby, set to debut in early 2025.

Press Releases & Ad Hoc Announcements

  • 20/11/2025

    Avolta awarded two 10-year contracts at Washington Dulles International Airport, strengthens North American growth strategy

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL), leading global travel retail and F&B player, has been awarded two 10-year contracts at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), a key hub serving the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The new contracts will add over 700m2 of retail and dining space in the new 14-gate Concourse E, scheduled to open in late 2026.

  • 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.

  • 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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    05/12/2025

    Avolta recognized with multiple honors at MEADFA awards 2025

    Avolta, leading global travel retail and F&B operator, has been recognized across multiple categories at the 2025 MEADFA Awards, earning Best Retailer, Best Marketing Strategy. In addition to the company’s achievements, Avolta’s Pedro Castro received the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award, honoring his outstanding personal contribution to the industry. These distinctions reaffirm Avolta’s leadership in the Middle East and Africa region, and its continued commitment to elevating the traveler experience.

  • 04/12/2025

    Avolta expands its F&B footprint at Heathrow with the introduction of distinctly British brand Bill’s

    Avolta, the leading global travel retail and F&B operator, has been awarded a new food and beverage (F&B) contract at London’s Heathrow, broadening its presence and strengthening its longstanding partnership with the UK’s largest airport.

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    25/11/2025

    Avolta brings together the best of English Sparkling Wine at Heathrow with Chapel Down, Gusbourne and Nyetimber

    Avolta, in partnership with Heathrow, is strengthening its premium drinks offer with a unique new campaign in its World Duty Free store at Heathrow Airport Terminal 5. Running from November 2025 through to February 2026, the activation celebrates the festive season and beyond, with three of the country’s most renowned producers of English Sparkling Wine – Chapel Down, Gusbourne, and Nyetimber.

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    Lifetime Achievement Award at MEADFA Awards 2025

    Pedro Castro.
    This award recognizes the individual excellence of one of Avolta's long-standing leaders

  • Trophy Best retailer at Meadfa Awards 2025

    Best Retailer Award at MEADFA Awards 2025

    Avolta

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    Best Marketing Strategy Award at MEADFA Awards 2025

    Club Avolta (MEA)

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