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  • 15/08/2024

    Avolta wins 5-year F&B contract for two stores at Norway’s Stavanger Airport, welcoming Michelin-recognized Sven Erik Renaa’s new concept to the Departures Terminal

    Leading global travel experience player Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) today celebrated the official opening of its two new F&B outlets, Sirkus Renaa and Crafts - Rogaland Gastropub at Stavanger Airport. The two stores are the result of a new five-year contract win, reinforcing Avolta’s presence as the sole F&B operator within the Domestic Departures Terminal and aligning with the company’s commitment to create a strong sense of place for travelers with local flavors and downtown heroes.

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  • 06/08/2024

    Avolta’s Hudson to Enhance the Passenger Experience at Salt Lake City International Airport with Additional Retail Stores under New Eight-year Contract

    Hudson will develop over 2,200 ft2 of retail space to include a travel convenience store and two locally inspired specialty retail stores — offering travelers more ways to enjoy their journey at ‘The New SLC’.

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  • 30/07/2024 Ad hoc

    Avolta reports strong H1 turnover growth of +11% with uninterrupted positive momentum into H2

    Supported by a strong global business model, Avolta reports for the sixth consecutive quarter a strong performance across all KPIs. In H1, the company delivers an impressive CORE turnover growth of +11.0%, organic growth of +7.1%, with EBITDA margin increasing by +40bps year-on-year to 9.0% and an EFCF of CHF 213.5 million. The strong H1 performance reinforces Avolta’s confidence for H2 and beyond as it delivers on its Destination 2027 strategy. 

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    23/07/2024

    Journey For Good Foundation Celebrates Inaugural Grant Cycle, Awarding $500,000 to Organizations Fighting Root Causes of Poverty

    Journey For Good Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charity whose mission is to fight poverty in the local community with food, shelter, education, and workforce development, announced today its inaugural grant cycle since its formation in April 2024, awarding $500,000 to 26 charitable organizations across the U.S.

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  • 22/07/2024

    Avolta Expands and Renews its Perth Airport Duty Free Contract to 2031, Unveils Airport Retail Transformation

    Avolta (SIX: AVOL), leading global travel experience player, is thrilled to announce the renewal and extension of its duty-free contract with Australia’s Perth Airport to 2031. Using sustainable design principles, the contract includes nearly 3,000 m2 of commercial space across four stores, and centers on the transformation of Avolta’s Terminal 1 Departures store into a state-of-the-art walkthrough space. Avolta and Perth Airport are set to redefine the travel retail experience, creating a new environment for local travelers and tourists alike.

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    18/07/2024

    Avolta brings a taste of Tuscany Florence in the Middle East celebrating the first branded All’Antico Vinaio culinary experience at DXB

    Avolta celebrates the brand partnership with All’Antico Vinaio. The globally renowned Florentine sandwich hero and Instagram darling launches the first of its concept at Dubai International (DXB), the world’s busiest international airport*, with traffic exceeding 87 million passengers per year, together with Avolta, where the company counts 13 F&B outlets.

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    18/07/2024

    Avolta partners with Real Madrid to open the Club's airport F&B outlets

    Avolta and Real Madrid, globally renowned Spanish football club, make a strategic move with a premium gastronomic and retail concept. The Corner by Real Madrid will be present in the duty-free stores at terminals T1 and T4 of Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport, combining an F&B offer with official Club merchandise. The partnership includes an additional 11 spaces within duty-free stores across Spanish airports, where travelers will also find official Real Madrid merchandise.

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    17/07/2024

    A Wonderful World Awaits with Avolta at London Gatwick this Summer

    Working in close partnership with London Gatwick, Avolta has launched its “Wonderful World” Summer campaign.  Building on the success of last year, and tying into Avolta’s Destination 2027 strategy to make the journey as rewarding as the destination, Wonderful World 2024 is bigger and better than ever! Running from July to the end of September, the campaign has transformed Avolta’s World Duty Free stores in London Gatwick’s North and South Terminals – as well as areas of the airport itself – into a Wonderful World of unique experiences worth arriving early for.

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  • 15/07/2024

    We are delighted to invite you to our Half Year 2024 Results Presentation Webcast: Tuesday, July 30th 2024 at 14:30 CEST

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    12/07/2024

    Depart From the Everyday – with Avolta’s World Duty Free at MAG

    Avolta has developed and launched a bespoke summer campaign called Depart from the Everyday, which is being activated exclusively in its World Duty Free stores located in Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands airports. Running from July to September, the campaign transforms the World Duty Free stores into an influencer’s paradise, making the journey as exciting as the destination!

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    11/07/2024

    Hudson’s Unique Bookstore and Wine Bar Offers Travelers a Taste of Michigan at Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    Hudson Partners with Michigan Wine Collaborative to Create a Locally Inspired Oasis for Avid Readers and Wine Lovers to Relax and Unwind along their Journey

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    09/07/2024

    Communities In Schools Celebrates Record-Breaking Gift from Hudson

    Committed to generating positive impacts through travel retail, Hudson raises nearly USD $1.9 million to support CIS’ mission of helping kids succeed in school and achieve in life

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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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    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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    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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  • Store front image of Landry's Seafood - best sit-down reataurant 2025

    Best Airport Sit-Down Restaurant, Airport Bar and Airport Grab-And-Go Food for 11 HMSHost restaurants at USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards 2025

    Best Airport Sit-Down Restaurant:

    Landry's Seafood: George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
    Commanders Burgundy & Gold Club: Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
    Cigar City Brewing: Tampa International Airport (TPA)
    Cadillac Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar: George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

    Best Airport Bar:

    Three Kings Public House: St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL)
    Memphis Made Brewing Co.: Memphis International Airport (MEM)
    Blu2o: Palm Beach International Airport (PBI)
    Whisky River: Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)

    Best Airport Grab-And-Go Food:

    Tortas Frontera: O’Hare International Airport (ORD)
    Love Shack: Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
    1897 Market: Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)

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