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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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  • 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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  • 19/02/2026

    Avolta expands in Italy with new entry and F&B growth at Verona and Florence airports

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) has expanded its airport presence in Italy by entering Verona Valerio Catullo airport under a ten-year food and beverage contract and extending its existing retail presence into food and beverage at Florence Amerigo Vespucci airport under a six-year contract.

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  • 17/02/2026

    Avolta secures major dining contract at Toronto Pearson

    Avolta (SIX: AVOL) today announced it has secured a new 12-year contract with Toronto Pearson International (YYZ), Canada’s busiest airport. Expanding on its longstanding partnership, the agreement will see Avolta’s HMSHost transform the dining experience across more than 5,300 m2 (57,500 ft2) in Terminals 1 and 3, introducing some of the most beloved Canadian brands. The win further strengthens Avolta’s position in North America.

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  • 04/02/2026

    Avolta's FY 2025 Results Invitation

    We are delighted to invite you to our Full Year 2025 Results presentation and video conference webcast: March 11, 2026 at 14:30 CET

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    23/01/2026

    Avolta opens first Eataly location in a North American airport

    The opening at JFK’s Terminal 8 marks the first of three Eataly locations planned for the airport, expanding the partnership across multiple terminals at one of the United States’ busiest international gateways.

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    15/01/2026

    Avolta opens new stores at Kualanamu International Airport, Indonesia

    Avolta and Angkasa Pura Aviasi have officially opened a new duty-free Departures store and a walk-through Arrivals store at Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) in Medan, Indonesia, further growing their decade-long presence in the country.

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    10/12/2025

    Autogrill and PizzAut continue their journey towards an increasingly inclusive future

    Due to the success of the GourmAut sandwich, €150,000 was donated to fund the PizzAut “Palestre di Autonomia Abitativa” for young people with autism.

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    Unit with the Best Customer Service at Fraport USA’s Awards 2025

    Vera Bradley team at Dulles International Airport

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    Most Effective Instore Campaign at 2025 FMBE (Field Marketing & Brand Experience) Awards

    The Whisky Social Club activation together with our agency partner, ABM Experience Solutions.

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    #1 TAG Heuer Franchise Boutique Worldwide in 2025

    TAG Heuer Boutique in São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport’s (GRU) Terminal 3

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