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  • Salon_Schiphol_Avolta 2.jpg

    24/04/2024

    Avolta offers travelers a taste of Amsterdam in Schiphol’s Lounge 1

    Today representatives from leading global travel experience player Avolta AG and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol gathered to celebrate the opening of new concept Salon, in Schiphol’s recently refurbished Lounge 1. The concept, which comprises a Grand Café and Deli, evokes a strong sense of place for locals and visitors alike, through design elements and menu items that reference Amsterdam’s charming canal houses and sunny terraces.

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  • 22/04/2024

    Avolta enhances financial position with successful refinancing initiative

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL), the leading global travel experience player, has announced the successful completion of its refinancing initiative, further enhancing its financial flexibility by extending its average debt maturity.

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  • Tissot_NBA_Harry Reid International Airport_Las Vegas

    18/04/2024

    Avolta Teams Up with Tissot and NBA for Action-packed, Mixed-reality Passenger Activation at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas

    This Month, Travelers Passing through Terminal 3 at LAS Can Play Tissot’s “Buzzer Beater” Mixed-reality, Free-throw Challenge; Avolta and Tissot Also Giving Passengers a Chance to Win Tickets to the Las Vegas NBA Summer League

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  • Costa Coffee_Fiumicino Airport_Rome

    18/04/2024

    Avolta celebrates the opening of Italy’s first Costa Coffee store at Fiumicino Airport

    Avolta, the leading global travel experience player, has opened the first Costa Coffee retail store in Italy at Fiumicino Airport. The store opening marks an important collaboration between Costa Coffee and Avolta: bringing the Costa Coffee brand into a new territory further signifies Avolta’s commitment to diversifying and broadening its retail offer, investing specifically in Fiumicino.

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  • 17/04/2024

    Avolta wins new store at Copenhagen Airport, introducing exciting local pizza and craft beer concept

    Leading global travel experience player Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL), is reinforcing its presence at Copenhagen Airport with a six-year contract for a new store. In line with its commitment to create authentic sense of place for travelers, Avolta recently opened much-loved local pizza concept, Neighbourhood, inviting passengers to taste its crispy sourdough pizzas, and a selection of craft beers from local hero, To Øl. The store opening builds on Avolta’s comprehensive food and beverage (F&B) partnership with Copenhagen Airport and strengthens the company’s commitment to creating an authentic sense of place for travelers, by showcasing unique local offerings that resonate with both residents and visitors. 

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  • 15/04/2024

    Avolta extends retail contract with Athens International Airport to 2034

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL), the leading global travel experience player, will build on its longstanding retail presence at Greece’s Athens International Airport with a ten year contract extension until the beginning of 2034. The contract extension sees Avolta continue to operate 31 retail stores, over a combined floor space of more than 4,900 m2 in Greece’s busiest airport. The agreement underscores the significance of Avolta’s strong business partnerships in realizing the company’s Destination 2027 strategy to create a travel experience revolution.

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  • 11/04/2024

    Avolta actively growing in APAC: secures new duty-free contract at Kualanamu International Airport in Medan, Indonesia

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL), leading global travel experience player, increases its footprint in Asia-Pacific, securing a new duty-free contract for two stores at Kualanamu International Airport*, serving the city of Medan and North Sumatra. Operating in Indonesia for more than ten years and with nearly 50 stores, this contract marks Avolta’s third location in Indonesia – the largest economy in Southeast Asia and the world’s fourth most populous nation** – and first for Medan, joining existing outlets at Indonesia’s two main international airports; Jakarta’s Soekarno–Hatta International Airport and Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport.

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  • 09/04/2024

    Avolta prices EUR 500 million of senior notes

    Avolta today priced an offering of EUR 500 million aggregate principal amount of 4.750% Senior Notes due 2031 (the “Notes”). Interest will be payable semi-annually in arrears. Proceeds from the offering are expected to be used to refinance a portion of Avolta’s outstanding Senior Notes due 2024.  

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  • Hudson’s Civil Rights Trail Market_Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International

    08/04/2024

    Hudson Awarded Top Honors for Locally Inspired Retail at 2024 Airport Experience Awards

    Travel Experience Leader Recognized for Its Innovation and Achievement in Creating a Sense of Place, Winning Best Local-Inspired Store for Its Civil Rights Trail Market at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport

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  • Memphis Made Brewing Company_Memphis International Airport

    08/04/2024

    HMSHost Earns Multiple Accolades at 2024 Airport Experience Awards

    Leader in Travel Dining Recognized for Its Innovation and Achievements in Serving Up the Best Bar Experiences for Travelers

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  • 08/04/2024

    Avolta Publishes Invitation to its Annual General Meeting on May 15, 2024

    Avolta publishes the invitation to its Annual General Meeting 2024. The event will take place on May 15, 2024 at 14:30 CEST (doors open at 14:00 CEST), at Rhypark, Mühlhauserstrasse 17, 4056 Basel, Switzerland.

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  • Shanghai Pudong Wolfgang Puck_ Store Front_Avolta 1

    05/04/2024

    Avolta strengthens its presence in China and celebrates the opening of new Travel Convenience and F&B concepts at Shanghai Pudong Airport

    Avolta strengthens its presence in the China market with the opening of four new travel convenience and one new F&B store at Shanghai Pudong Airport. The installation of four new Hudson stores and the addition of a new Wolfgang Puck Kitchen + Bar at the airport, ranked as one of the busiest in China, is another way that Avolta is working to make travelers happier. With over 54 million passengers in 2023, Shanghai Pudong Airport is a major aviation hub of East Asia, an important element of Avolta’s APAC portfolio and commitment to expanding in the region.

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  • 30/07/2026 Ad hoc

    Avolta delivered a resilient performance in H1 2026 despite strong geopolitical headwinds

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) H1 2026 IFRS turnover and operating profit reached CHF 6,569m and CHF 441m respectively, while the Group generated CHF 207m EFCF, reflecting strong cash generation during Q2 2026. Avolta reconfirms its medium-term outlook.

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  • 23/07/2026

    Avolta secures eight-year duty-free extension at Aruba Airport in the Caribbean

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) has signed an eight-year extension with Aruba Airport Authority N.V for its duty-free operations at Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA). The agreement ensures the continuation of Avolta’s presence at the airport building on a partnership of more than 30 years.

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  • 16/07/2026

    Avolta's HY 2026 Results Invitation

    We are delighted to invite you to our HY Results Presentation Webcast: Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 14:30 CEST

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  • FAB Awards 2026 logo

    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.

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  • One bottle of water

    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.

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  • Tables and chairs of a coffee store

    20/07/2026

    Avolta enters Venice Marco Polo Airport

    Avolta is further strengthening its airport channel presence in Italy with a new Costa Coffee outlet and a Hudson convenience store at Venice Marco Polo Airport.

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  • Eat well. Travel Further campaign poster

    Airport Health and Wellness-Centred Offer of the Year at 2026 Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) + Hospitality Awards

    Eat Well. Travel Further. at Chicago O’Hare International Airport, USA

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    Airport Chef of the Year (Joint Winner and Regional Winner Asia Pacific): Chef Vengopal Bharathan at 2026 Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) + Hospitality Awards

    Chef Vengopal Bharathan at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru, India

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    Airport Coffee/Tea Shop of the Year (Regional Winner North America) at 2026 Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) + Hospitality Awards

    Brooklyn Tea & Market at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport

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