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  • 08/07/2024

    Avolta opens new F&B location at China’s Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport with a five-year contract

    Avolta reaffirms its confidence in the growth of the APAC region, securing a contract to operate a new F&B outlet in China’s sixth largest airport, Chongqing Jiangbei International. Building on the success of its recently opened portfolio of F&B concepts and beauty boutiques, Avolta is proud to open ‘The Coffee Club’ for travelers through this key aviation hub.

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  • 05/07/2024

    Avolta expands Africa footprint with new ten-year contract for Duty-Free store at Murtala Muhammed International Airport’s new terminal, Lagos, Nigeria

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL), leading travel experience player, celebrated today the opening of its new Duty-free store at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, the largest airport in Nigeria and one of the busiest in Africa. This expansion in Africa’s powerhouse economy – and one of the most extensive network of international and domestic airports in the continent – represents a major landmark in enhancing Avolta’s market presence, showcasing a fine selection of products across key categories with a strong local flavor.

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    01/07/2024

    Dufry Sharjah, Avolta and Sharjah International Airport’s Joint Venture, launches first-of-its-kind hybrid Hudson Café

    Dufry Sharjah, the Joint Venture of Avolta and Sharjah International Airport, has strengthened its presence in the Sharjah market with the launch of Hudson Cafè. The café is a first of its kind hybrid F&B and Retail concept at Sharjah International Airport (UAE), made possible through global brand partner Mondelez World Travel Retail. With over 15 million passengers in 2023, and connected to over 100 destinations in 62 countries through 33 international airlines, Sharjah International Airport is an ideal location for the joint venture to pioneer exciting F&B innovations that meet the changing needs and trends of travelers, making the journey as exciting as the destination.

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  • 26/06/2024

    Avolta continues its expansion in APAC, securing a seven-year Duty Free contract at Macau International Airport

    Leading global travel experience player Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) is reinforcing its presence in Macau, the tourism magnet of southern China. The company is thrilled to announce a new seven-year contract to operate key categories in Duty Free as well as General Merchandise at Macau International Airport. The contract marks a significant enhancement of our presence within the Asia Pacific region, covering an additional total area of over 600 m2 across four commercial spaces.

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    25/06/2024

    Avolta brings authentic Italian flavors to motorists in Feistritz, Austria

    Avolta, a leading global travel experience player, announces the official opening of its newest highway restaurant in Austria. Located on the A10 Tauern highway in Feistritz, the newly renovated outlet sets a new standard in highway dining, with a distinct focus on Italian food and beverage standards.

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    20/06/2024

    Avolta’s Café Espresso Debuts in Kuala Lumpur’s KL International Airport, Malaysia

    Avolta is excited to announce the opening of its newest location, Café Espresso, at KL International Airport, Terminal 2. This opening represents Avolta’s 21st F&B location in Malaysia, further solidifying the company’s presence in one of the most vibrant business and touristic hubs of Southeast Asia.

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  • 18/06/2024

    Avolta and DB Schenker partnership pioneers marine biofuel in Barcelona-Miami transport route

    Avolta, the leading global travel experience player, celebrates its trailblazing agreement in Spain with DB Schenker, the world's leading logistics service provider, for the transport of goods using marine biofuel between Europe and the United States. This is the first contract of its kind in the Spanish market and places Avolta among the pioneering companies in low-emissions maritime transport.

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    17/06/2024

    HMSHost Teams with NASCAR for Newest Dining Destination at St. Louis Lambert International Airport

    Travelers and Racing Fans Are Revved Up to Experience New NASCAR Drafthouse Concept — Now Open in Terminal 1

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    14/06/2024

    HMSHost Awarded “Best Employee Recognition Program” at 2024 Excellence in Airport Concessions Awards

    Airports Councils International – North America (ACI) bestows HMSHost with prestigious award in recognition of its culture of appreciation, caring, and inclusion among its team members across North America

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    14/06/2024

    Hudson’s Satellite of Parnassus Books at Nashville International Airport® Named Best New Local Concept at 2024 Excellence in Airport Concessions Awards

    Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) awarded Hudson the top honor in the category for enhancing the passenger experience through locally inspired retail

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    11/06/2024

    Avolta grows its Australian footprint, opening the last of six new F&B outlets at Gold Coast Airport

    Avolta is proud to showcase its expansion in Australia with the opening of its sixth and final new F&B restaurant, Hungry Jack’s®, in the domestic terminal at the Gold Coast Airport. As part of the airport’s recent redevelopment project, this milestone marks Avolta’s commitment to elevating the food and beverage experience for both business and leisure travelers. Gold Coast Airport, one of Australia’s leading tourist destinations and the country’s sixth-busiest airport, will benefit from Avolta’s role in its ongoing transformation and redevelopment as the company continues to find ways to make travelers happier.

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  • 10/06/2024

    HMSHost Awarded New 15-Year Contract to Bring Fresh Dining Options to North America’s Sacramento International Airport

    Leader in travel dining will bring a strong flavor of Sacramento to the airport, introducing outposts of locally loved restaurants and national brands, enhancing the passenger experience by transforming nearly 16,700 ft2 of concessions space across Terminals A and B.

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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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    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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