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17/04/2025
HMSHost Dominates Newsweek’s 2025 Airport Dining Awards with Whisky River at CLT Voted No. 1 Best Full-Service Airport Restaurant

Travelers across the U.S. voted for their favorite airport eateries in Newsweek’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards, crowning Whisky River champion and five more HMSHost restaurants among their top 10.

Read more HMSHost Dominates Newsweek’s 2025 Airport Dining Awards with Whisky River at CLT Voted No. 1 Best Full-Service Airport Restaurant
10/04/2025

Avolta Publishes Invitation to its Annual General Meeting, to be held on May 14, 2025

Avolta today published the invitation to its Annual General Meeting 2025. The event will take place on May 14, 2025 at 14:30 CEST (doors open at 14:00 CEST) at Messe und Congress Center Basel, Messeplatz 21, 4058 Basel, Switzerland.

Read more Avolta Publishes Invitation to its Annual General Meeting, to be held on May 14, 2025
03/04/2025
From Travel to Transformation: Avolta Donates $450K to Help Local Communities

Journey For Good Foundation, formerly known as HMSHost Foundation, is a charity that fights poverty through food, shelter, education, and jobs. As the charitable arm of Avolta in North America, it has awarded over $450,000 to 20 charities across the region.

Read more From Travel to Transformation: Avolta Donates $450K to Help Local Communities
03/04/2025
Avolta’s HMSHost UK gets 2025 off to a flying start!

HMSHost UK, leading Avolta’s food & beverage concepts in the United Kingdom, launches its first restaurant for 2025, an exciting new concept; Alembic.

Read more Avolta’s HMSHost UK gets 2025 off to a flying start!
02/04/2025
Avolta’s HMSHost Named Best Overall Restaurateur among Large Operators at 2025 Airport Experience Awards

At prestigious annual industry awards, leader in travel dining recognized for excellence in operations, customer service, creativity, food quality, and marketing

Read more Avolta’s HMSHost Named Best Overall Restaurateur among Large Operators at 2025 Airport Experience Awards
02/04/2025

Avolta expands APAC footprint; secures new multi-store contract at Shanghai Pudong International Airport, China

Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL), global leading travel retail and F&B player, announces further expansion in the Asia Pacific region, securing a new contract for several outlets at Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Playing a leading role in the design of the central public area with its partner, the agreement represents a milestone in the region, set to bring an integrated retail and dining experience to guests traveling through.

Read more Avolta expands APAC footprint; secures new multi-store contract at Shanghai Pudong International Airport, China
12/03/2025 Ad hoc

Avolta delivers a strong set of 2024 financials with revenue growth of +8.9% CER, a 9.4% CORE EBITDA margin and CHF 425m Equity Free Cash Flow, +32% YoY

Building on its strong 2024, Avolta confirms its medium-term outlook. Management continues to deliver on creating shareholder value in line with its capital allocation policy, anchored on business growth, deleveraging, increasing dividends and share buybacks.

Read more Avolta delivers a strong set of 2024 financials with revenue growth of +8.9% CER, a 9.4% CORE EBITDA margin and CHF 425m Equity Free Cash Flow, +32% YoY
06/03/2025
Avolta opens its first F&B store in Brazil, celebrates a new three-year contract with Aena Brasil at São Paulo/Congonhas Airport

Leading global travel retail and F&B player Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) announces the opening of its first F&B outlet in Brazil, as well as the expansion of its existing duty paid space at São Paulo/Congonhas airport, to a total floor space of nearly 1,100 m2.

Read more Avolta opens its first F&B store in Brazil, celebrates a new three-year contract with Aena Brasil at São Paulo/Congonhas Airport
22/02/2025
Avolta at Identità Golose in Milan: the future of dining is hybrid

Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL), global leader in travel experiences participates in the special Congress to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of Identità Golose and outlines new paths to redefine the traveler experience.

Read more Avolta at Identità Golose in Milan: the future of dining is hybrid
21/02/2025
Avolta unveils Presentedby; first-of-its-kind travel retail experience at Zayed International Airport, Abu Dhabi

Avolta proudly announces the opening of Presentedby at Zayed International Airport (AUH), the latest milestone in the partnership’s vision to elevate the passengers’ airport experience. As the brand’s first 24-hour store and debut airport location worldwide, this launch underscores Avolta’s resolute commitment to experiential retail and revolutionizing the travel experience.

Read more Avolta unveils Presentedby; first-of-its-kind travel retail experience at Zayed International Airport, Abu Dhabi
19/02/2025

Avolta Expands Operations at John F. Kennedy International Airport with 15-year F&B Contract

Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL), the leading global travel retail and food & beverage player, has announced today a 15-year contract at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) through HMSHost. Awarded by JFK International Air Terminal (JFKIAT), operator of Terminal 4, Avolta will open nine new restaurants in more than 1,500m² of concession space, marking its first operations in T4.

Read more Avolta Expands Operations at John F. Kennedy International Airport with 15-year F&B Contract
13/02/2025
Avolta Earns EDGE Certification: Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL), leading global travel retail and F&B player, is proud to announce its award of the prestigious EDGE Assess Certification, a globally recognized standard for assessing and ensuring an inclusive workplace.

Read more Avolta Earns EDGE Certification: Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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22/09/2026

Avolta partners with Hawaii’s Department of Transportation to expand airport dining at three airports

Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) announced today a collaboration with the State of Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) in the United States to introduce new dining and cafe concepts at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), Lihue Airport (LIH) and Kahului Airport (OGG).

Read more Avolta partners with Hawaii’s Department of Transportation to expand airport dining at three airports
16/09/2026

Avolta prices EUR 350 million of senior notes

Avolta (SIX: AVOL) today priced an offering of EUR 350 million Senior Notes due in March 2032 with an interest rate of 5.25%. Interest will be payable semi-annually in arrears. Proceeds from the offering will be used to further repay the company’s EUR 750 million Senior Notes due 2027 following the issuance of EUR 400 million Senior Notes due 2033 in June 2026.

Read more Avolta prices EUR 350 million of senior notes
09/09/2026

Avolta launches first direct wallet-to-wallet stablecoin payments pilot

Avolta (AVOL: SIX) today launches a pilot enabling customers to pay with stablecoin at its Level 2 Duty Free store at Zurich Airport. From 9 to 25 September 2026, travelers can make purchases directly from their digital wallets through a simple QR-code payment process.

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10/09/2026
Avolta expands into F&B at Brasília Airport and launches its first hybrid concept in Brazil

Avolta has secured two 11-year food and beverage contracts at Brasília International Airport, extending its long-standing retail presence at the airport into F&B and introducing its first hybrid retail and F&B concept in Brazil.

Read more Avolta expands into F&B at Brasília Airport and launches its first hybrid concept in Brazil
03/08/2026
Avolta recognized at the 2026 Airport F&B FAB Awards as its F&B concepts continue to transform the global travel experience

Avolta has been recognized at the 2026 Airport Food & Beverage + Hospitality Awards, receiving 10 Global, Regional and Superstar awards, as well as nearly 30 Gold awards across multiple categories. From hybrid concepts, digital engagement and loyalty through to a stronger sense of place, the awards highlight the quality, innovation and consistency of Avolta’s concepts across markets, demonstrating its ability to deliver best-in-class experiences at scale.

Read more Avolta recognized at the 2026 Airport F&B FAB Awards as its F&B concepts continue to transform the global travel experience
31/07/2026
Avolta UK marks 20 years of partnership with One Water as its fundraising exceeds GBP 3.35 million

Avolta UK has marked the completion of One Water's 2026 Travel Trade Awareness Tour across its World Duty Free stores and support locations in the UK, celebrating 20 years of collaboration and a significant fundraising milestone for clean water projects.

Read more Avolta UK marks 20 years of partnership with One Water as its fundraising exceeds GBP 3.35 million

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TIME World’s Growth Leaders 2026

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Fortune Europe’s Most Innovative Companies 2026

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Best Loyalty Initiative Within Travel, Leisure, Experience & Entertainment at European Loyalty Award 2026

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HMSHost Dominates Newsweek’s 2025 Airport Dining Awards with Whisky River at CLT Voted No. 1 Best Full-Service Airport Restaurant

Avolta Publishes Invitation to its Annual General Meeting, to be held on May 14, 2025

From Travel to Transformation: Avolta Donates $450K to Help Local Communities

Avolta’s HMSHost UK gets 2025 off to a flying start!

Avolta’s HMSHost Named Best Overall Restaurateur among Large Operators at 2025 Airport Experience Awards

Avolta expands APAC footprint; secures new multi-store contract at Shanghai Pudong International Airport, China

Avolta delivers a strong set of 2024 financials with revenue growth of +8.9% CER, a 9.4% CORE EBITDA margin and CHF 425m Equity Free Cash Flow, +32% YoY

Avolta opens its first F&B store in Brazil, celebrates a new three-year contract with Aena Brasil at São Paulo/Congonhas Airport

Avolta at Identità Golose in Milan: the future of dining is hybrid

Avolta unveils Presentedby; first-of-its-kind travel retail experience at Zayed International Airport, Abu Dhabi

Avolta Expands Operations at John F. Kennedy International Airport with 15-year F&B Contract

Avolta Earns EDGE Certification: Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Press Releases & Ad Hoc Announcements

Avolta partners with Hawaii’s Department of Transportation to expand airport dining at three airports

Avolta prices EUR 350 million of senior notes

Avolta launches first direct wallet-to-wallet stablecoin payments pilot

Trade News

Avolta expands into F&B at Brasília Airport and launches its first hybrid concept in Brazil

Avolta recognized at the 2026 Airport F&B FAB Awards as its F&B concepts continue to transform the global travel experience

Avolta UK marks 20 years of partnership with One Water as its fundraising exceeds GBP 3.35 million

Our Awards

TIME World’s Growth Leaders 2026

Fortune Europe’s Most Innovative Companies 2026

Best Loyalty Initiative Within Travel, Leisure, Experience & Entertainment at European Loyalty Award 2026

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