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    27/09/2024

    Avolta celebrates the newly renovated Duty Free store at Mexico City International Airport

    Avolta has officially opened its newly renovated 1,600 m² Duty-free store at Mexico City International Airport (AICM). Offering the full range of Duty-free categories in a fresh open layout, the successful renovation makes travelers happier with interactive digital experiences, an expansive luxury watch and jewelry space accented by an impressive espresso and drink bar, boutique store-in-store spaces, luxury fashion and more.

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    26/09/2024

    Avolta wins six-year contract to bring Swedish hero brand & Other Stories to the airport, opens new store at Stockholm Arlanda Airport

    Avolta is set to elevate the fashion offering for travelers at Sweden’s largest airport, having secured a six-year contract to operate & Other Stories at Stockholm Arlanda Airport. The contract marks the first time the Swedish brand – part of H&M Group – will open at an airport anywhere in the world, rendering the win even more significant for both Avolta and Stockholm Arlanda Airport.

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    25/09/2024

    Official Opening for refurbished World Duty Free store at Edinburgh Airport

    Following the completion of the full refurbishment of its World Duty Free store in Edinburgh airport, representatives of Avolta and the Edinburgh airport team met today to officially launch the new store. Avolta successfully extended its duty-free contract at Edinburgh airport in March of this year. As part of that contract renewal Avolta committed to expand the retail space by a further 30% to 1,740sqm, and introduce several exciting new features and digital elements.

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  • 24/09/2024

    Avolta leverages regional economic slow-down to fast-track APAC strategy: enters into deal to acquire Free Duty, funded by cash on balance sheet with no impact to the deleveraging commitments

    Avolta (AVOL: SIX), leading global travel experience player across retail and F&B, has entered into a deal to acquire 100% of Free Duty from NWS Holdings Limited (0659. HK), a conglomerate with a diversified portfolio of market-leading businesses predominantly in Hong Kong and the Mainland. The deal would see Avolta’s positioning significantly strengthened in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, gaining access to 150 million travelers and increasing regional sales by CHF 250 million. The acquisition of Free Duty, a leading border travel retail operator in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area, would lead towards an early delivery of Avolta’s Destination 2027 strategy in APAC, generating accelerated revenue growth at attractive margins. The closing of the transaction is subject to customary conditions precedent.

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  • 23/09/2024

    Avolta’s HMSHost to Grow Its Presence at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Under Newly Awarded 10-Year Contract

    Travel dining leader will develop nearly 4,600 ft2 (1,400m2) of added food and beverage space that will include partnerships with celebrity chef Guy Fieri and a renowned Arizona distillery.

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    21/09/2024

    Autogrill celebrates 100 years of the A8 motorway at Villoresi Ovest

    Autogrill, part of Avolta, is proud to host the centenary of the A8 Autostrada dei Laghi this morning at the historic Autogrill Villoresi Ovest store. Organized by Autostrade per l'Italia (ASPI) and Automobile Club d'Italia (ACI), the centenary celebrations included significant institutions and authorities. The event paid homage to the first motorway in the world, a symbol of the progress of mobility in Italy as well as a founding cornerstone of the Autogrill business.

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    20/09/2024

    Avolta keeps on delighting passengers at Antalya Airport in Turkey with the successful “I Love Antalya” campaign, celebrating local culture and creativity

    Leading global travel experience player Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) announces the continuation of the 'I Love Antalya' campaign, first launched last year to great success. Held across Terminals 1 and 2 of the Antalya Airport, the campaign welcomes travelers to experience the beauty and rich heritage of the Mediterranean within the airport’s Duty Free stores, bringing the spirit of Antalya to life through vibrant and culturally relevant visuals, events, and a unique collection of locally inspired products.

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  • 12/09/2024

    Avolta’s Hudson Signs Seven-year Contract with Pittsburgh International Airport to Open Six New Retail Stores

    As part of PIT’s USD 1.57 billion Terminal Modernization Program, Hudson will grow its presence, opening new stores across 8,000 ft2 (2,400 m2) of retail space that blends travel essentials and global brands with the spirit of Pittsburgh. 

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    07/09/2024

    Dabiz Muñoz and Avolta team up to revolutionize the dining experience across the airport travel channel in Spain

    Avolta and the world's best chef for a third year in a row according to The Best Chef Awards, Dabiz Muñoz announce their joint venture to develop new F&B concept, Hungry Club. Providing a revolutionary dining experience to travelers in main Spanish airports, the partnership is part of Avolta's new commercial strategy.

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    05/09/2024

    HMSHost Unites with Championship-winning Vegas Golden Knights for a “Vegas Born” Dining Experience

    New full-service restaurant and bar, Vegas Born, is now open in D Gates at Harry Reid International Airport, offering travelers an only-in-Vegas experience celebrating the legendary local NHL team.

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    23/08/2024

    HMSHost Opens Transformed Chili’s® at Jacksonville International Airport

    Part of JAX’s concessions upgrades, the popular dining destination has undergone a complete demolition and rebuild in a new location to offer more seating in a sleek, modern, and inviting space — elevating casual dining to enhance the passenger experience

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    18/08/2024

    Avolta and Real Madrid inaugurate the premium dining and merchandise concept, The Corner by Real Madrid at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport

    Avolta and Real Madrid have today officially inaugurated The Corner by Real Madrid in Terminal 4 of Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Taking advantage of the team’s trip to Mallorca for their La Liga match, the ceremony was attended by the entire Real Madrid squad, as well as dignitaries from Avolta and the Club.

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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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    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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    Silver Seal of Quality at DUS Excellence Award

    Avolta team at LeCrobag Landside

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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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