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08/07/2025

Avolta delivers a world class retail experience on Norwegian Cruise Line®’s newly launched ship Norwegian Aqua

Avolta, leading global travel experience player, and main retail partner for Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) fleet, is delighted to further expand its presence in the cruise channel with the recent launch of NCL’s latest ship, Norwegian Aqua. Travelers on Norwegian Aqua can enjoy eight duty-free shops, together with additional spaces for sunglasses, fashion, watches and pre-loved luxury.

04/07/2025

Avolta expands presence at Bristol Airport with opening of first F&B operation

Avolta has officially opened Alembic, its first food & beverage operation at Bristol Airport, marking a new chapter in the company’s long-standing partnership with the airport.

02/07/2025

Avolta opens landmark Starbucks store at Schiphol Airport

Avolta is proud to announce the opening of a brand-new landmark Starbucks store at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. The 500m2 store is set to be one of the busiest locations in Europe, developed in close partnership with Starbucks and Schiphol Airport. The store sets a new benchmark for premium coffee experiences in travel environments and marks 18 years since the company first introduced Starbucks to the Netherlands.

01/07/2025

Avolta Shines with Multiple Wins at FAB 2025; Premier Global Airport Food & Beverage Awards

Avolta proudly announces 13 esteemed awards; 3 Superstar winners, 3 global winners, 3 regional category awards, 3 high commendations and a special judges’ award at the prestigious FAB Awards 2025. Celebrating excellence and innovation in airport food and beverage (F&B), Avolta's strong representation among the winners has set the stage for a grand celebration of the industry's most outstanding concepts.

25/06/2025

Avolta wins F&B contract in Copenhagen Airport’s Terminal 3 expansion

Avolta has been awarded a five-year contract at Denmark’s Copenhagen Airport (CPH), covering five new food & beverage units in the expansion of Terminal 3.

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25/06/2025

Avolta’s HMSHost and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Sammy Hagar Open Sammy’s Beach Bar & Grill at Charlotte Douglas International Airport

The new full-service restaurant will feature an extensive menu of beach-inspired fare, Hagar’s line of premium rum and tequila, and memorabilia from the legendary musician’s storied career

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23/06/2025

Avolta Inducts Five Team Members into Its Prestigious North American Hall of Fame

Representing all teams across the U.S. and Canada, these outstanding colleagues were chosen from over 31,000 team members across 110 travel venues, showcasing the very best of travel service excellence.

17/06/2025

Avolta Unveils New Duty-free Store at Toronto Pearson International Airport in First Phase of the Airport’s Retail Revitalization

Avolta has opened Toronto Duty Free, a more than 170 m2 shop in Terminal 3 offering travelers a collection of Canadian-made products alongside a curated selection of wine, spirits, and confections. As part of Phase One in the airport’s retail revitalization, plans are already underway to expand the location, adding approximately 340 m2 of concessions space featuring luxury cosmetics and fragrance brands.

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12/06/2025

Avolta unveils LOAF at Schiphol; the soul of a French bakery meets the scale of international travel

Avolta, the leading global travel retail and F&B player, in collaboration with Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, has opened LOAF – a new French-inspired bakery concept that delivers artisan charm with the grace and efficiency required for a modern-day airport. Now open in Lounge 1, LOAF brings a new dimension to travel dining: spacious, elegant, and built for flow.

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03/06/2025

Avolta wins new five-year contract, expands operations at Guadalajara International Airport, Mexico

Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL), leading global travel retail and F&B player, announces a new five-year contract at Guadalajara International Airport (GDL), the third busiest airport in Mexico. Avolta will carry out a complete renovation of its three existing main stores at the airport and will open an additional two new stores across more than 1200m2 of duty-free and duty-paid space.

23/05/2025

Avolta and Zayed International Airport’s Presentedby Win Platinum at the Prestigious London Design Awards 2025

Trailblazing Retail Concept Honored with Top Design Accolade.

Whisky River restaurant featuring a rounded front counter accompanied by high bar stools.

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.