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  • Bangalore DutyFree T2_Avolta_title.jpg

    14/02/2024

    Avolta Officially Opens its Duty-Free Stores and F&B operations at Kempegowda International Airport, Bengalaru

    Representatives of Avolta (formerly known as Dufry), Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (KIAB) and Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) joined together at the end of 2023 for an official inauguration of the two duty-free stores and of the 14 additional F&B outlets.

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    14/02/2024

    Avolta opens chic Diptyque boutique at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport

    Avolta has opened the doors to a modern and stylistically Chinese take on Diptyque’s heritage boutiques with an elegant 66 m2 standalone Diptyque store at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport.

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  • Chick-fil-A ribbon cutting_Hudson_Charleston International Airport

    18/01/2024

    Hudson Opens Its First Chick-fil-A at Charleston International Airport

    New Restaurant Is Part of Hudson’s Expanded Partnership with South Carolina’s Largest Airport to Transform Travelers’ Dining and Retail Experience

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  • 17/01/2024

    Avolta and Corporación America Airports unite for Strategic Airport Enhancement in Uruguay

    Avolta, the leading global travel experience player, and Corporación America Airports (NYSE:CAAP), the leading private airport operator managing 53 airports in 6 countries, proudly announce their collaborative initiative to elevate the airport retail experience. In a pioneering move, Avolta and Corporación America Airports have forged a partnership to revolutionize travel retail in Uruguay, seeking to establish a novel business model by leveraging the combined expertise of duty-free retail and airport management as master concessionaire for travel retail.

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  • 10/01/2024

    Avolta bolsters presence in Bulgaria with exclusive air-side retail contract for Burgas and Varna airports

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL), the leading global travel experience player, is expanding in Bulgaria with an eight-year contract extension, six new stores and an increase in its total retail space to 2,707m² at Burgas and Varna airports. The tender win marks a significant milestone and recognizes Avolta’s strong partnership with Fraport Twin Star Airport Management, granting Avolta the exclusive Master Retail Concession air-side at Burgas and Varna airports, Bulgaria’s second and third busiest airports respectively.

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  • 08/01/2024

    Avolta wins new 7-year concession at Serbia’s Belgrade Nikola Tesla airport

    Avolta is delighted to announce the win of a new seven-year concession contract at Belgrade Nikola Tesla airport, encompassing the operation of ten duty-free shops, including hybrid elements. With a combined floorspace of more than 3,500 m², these new shops will offer a distinctive travel retail experience masterfully blended with food & beverage for travelers through Serbia’s busiest airport, strengthening Avolta’s presence in Eastern Europe.

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    20/12/2023

    Avolta opens Le Crobag flagship store at Düsseldorf Airport

    Avolta is expanding its culinary offering at Düsseldorf Airport, with the opening of a special edition Le Crobag flagship store airside. In a first for German airports, travelers can now enjoy French baked goods and specialties from Le Crobag, while awaiting their departure. The opening not only signifies the ongoing success of Avolta’s expansion efforts but also deepens the partnership with Düsseldorf Airport and elevates F&B offerings.

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  • Abu Dhabi_December 2023_Avolta_Bottega_web.JPG

    06/12/2023

    Avolta celebrates new F&B openings at Abu Dhabi’s innovative new International Airport Terminal A

    Avolta strengthens its presence in the Middle East by extending its operations at Abu Dhabi’s International Airport in the UAE. Launching 13 new food & beverage (F&B) concepts, Avolta takes its position as the leading F&B provider for the recently launched Terminal A, the brand-new state-of-the-art airport environment with a capacity of 45 million passengers per year.

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    05/12/2023

    Celebrating the fifth Anniversary of the High-Speed Rail link, and the Hong Kong Duty Free store in West Kowloon

    Located in West Kowloon station, the High Speed Rail link operated by MTR, and the Hong Kong Duty Free store operated by Avolta, joined together to celebrate their 5th anniversary which occurred on 23rd September 2023.

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    04/12/2023

    Hudson Unveils Its “Best Books of 2023”

    Hudson by Avolta Names Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros “Book of the Year” and Announces Its Inaugural “Audiobook of the Year” Recipient

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    29/11/2023

    Hudson Opens New Stores, Including Its Largest Evolve By Hudson, at Chicago Midway

    Hudson by Avolta Introduces Six Travel Convenience and Specialty Retail Shops to The Windy City

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    27/11/2023

    Avolta and IAG Loyalty team up to offer passengers more points and savings when they travel

    Avolta’s Red By Dufry loyalty program and IAG Loyalty have teamed up to make it more rewarding for British Airways Executive Club and Iberia Plus members to shop at the airport. Members will earn Avios in Avolta’s World Duty Free stores throughout Spanish airports and at London Heathrow airport.

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  • 23/06/2026

    Avolta enters into an agreement with DFS to acquire its operations in Okinawa, entering the Japanese travel retail market

    Avolta AG (AVOL:SIX) announces that it has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of DFS Okinawa. The transaction will mark Avolta’s entry into one of Asia’s most dynamic travel retail markets, providing immediate scale in Japan and further strengthening its presence in Asia Pacific. 

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  • 22/06/2026

    Avolta awarded 10-year contract at Orlando International Airport across travel retail and F&B

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) has been awarded a 10-year contract at Orlando International Airport (MCO) in the United States. The agreement strengthens Avolta’s long-term presence at the airport and covers more than 1,800m2. MCO is the busiest airport in Florida, serving nearly 58 million passengers each year.

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  • 15/06/2026

    Avolta enhances financial position with successful refinancing initiative

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) has successfully completed the partial refinancing of its 2027 bond maturity, further enhancing its financial flexibility by extending its average debt maturity.

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  • 01/07/2026

    Avolta expands footprint at Santos Dumont Airport in Brazil

    Avolta, leading global travel retail and food and beverage player, is building on its 25+ year partnership with Santos Dumont Airport in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with an expanded walkthrough travel retail store and two new convenience stores.

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  • Avolta x Air Canada

    30/06/2026

    Avolta partners with Air Canada on loyalty partnership in North America

    Avolta has launched a partnership with Air Canada’s loyalty program enabling travelers to earn Aeroplan points when shopping across its travel retail network.

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  • Avolta displays FIFA World Cup 2026™ merchandise at Toronto Pearson Airport

    29/06/2026

    FIFA World Cup 2026™ Opens Official Merchandise Stores in Airports across North America

    For soccer fans traveling to and from FIFA World Cup 2026™ games this summer, the experience is starting earlier than you think. It begins at the airport.

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    Silver Award in Marketing Campaign at TREX Awards 2026

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    Gold Award in Marketing Campaign at TREX Awards 2026

    Whisky Social Club 2025

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    Gold Award in Confectionery and Food at TREX Awards 2026

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