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  • 16/02/2022

    Dufry extends its duty-free and duty-paid concession at Helsinki Airport for a further five years

    Leading global travel retailer Dufry has successfully extended its contract to operate the duty-free and duty-paid stores at Helsinki Airport in Finland for a further five years following its successful partnership with Finavia for the past nine years. 

  • 11/02/2022

    Invitation to Dufry’s Full Year Results 2021 on March 8, 2022

  • 10/02/2022

    Dufry wins the tender of the duty-free and duty-paid concessions at Recife Airport in Brazil for eight years

    Leading global travel retailer Dufry, wins the tender of the duty-free and duty-paid concessions for eight years at Recife International Airport in Brazil, where it has been operating for more than 26 years. The airport, which is managed by Aena, welcomes almost 9 million passengers each year and operates domestic and international flights 24 hours a day, thus playing an important role in supporting the economy of the city and the entire Northeast Region of Brazil.

  • 27/01/2022

    Dufry defines SBTi based emission reduction targets to reach climate neutrality of its own operations by 2025

    Dufry, leading global travel retailer, has developed SBTi-based (Science Based Targets initiative) emission reduction targets to reduce its overall carbon emission footprint going forward. The reduction strategy covering Scope 1 and 2 emissions of its own operations follows SBTi’s 1.5°C pathway and aims at achieving climate neutrality by 2025. Additionally, Dufry will reduce Scope 3 emissions following SBTi´s well below the 2°C pathway through tight collaboration and engagement with brand partners and logistics service providers.

  • 21/01/2022

    Dufry launches global sustainable product identification initiative across 128 airports

    Dufry, leading global travel retailer, has launched a sustainable product identification initiative to help customers shop considerately. The initiative has been implemented across 171 shops across 128 airports including overall more than 550 products of all main duty-free categories and with local assortments being adapted to the specific needs of each location. The initiative is currently being setup also for the use in Dufry’s online Reserve & Collect channel.

  • 20/01/2022

    Official Opening for World Duty Free store at Manchester Airport Terminal 2

    Following the successful completion of its 1,980 m2 walkthrough store in Manchester’s new Terminal 2 last year, Dufry and Manchester Airport Group (MAG) met yesterday to officially inaugurate the main duty free store.

  • 11/01/2022

    Dufry extends for ten years its duty-free concession at La Romana International Airport and Seaport in the Dominican Republic.

    Dufry, leading global travel retailer, has successfully extended for another 10 years its duty-free concession at La Romana Int. Airport & Seaport (AILR & CPLR) in the Dominican Republic, where it has been operating for more than 14 years. La Romana welcomes more than 700,000 passengers on both airport and seaport and caters for upscale private jets and golf players.

  • 28/10/2021 Ad hoc

    Dufry reports acceleration on turnover and strong positive cash flow in Q3 2021

    Dufry’s third quarter 2021 was characterized by a re-bound of travel, predominantly in the Western hemisphere, with turnover at 55.6% of 2019 levels and reaching CHF 1,349.5 million for Q3 2021. Turnover for the nine-month period 2021 stood at CHF 2,536.8 million, plus 23.6% organic growth as compared to the same period 2020. The Group reported a strong positive Q3 Equity Free Cash Flow generation, and further upgraded the 2021 scenarios provided to the market.

  • 14/10/2021

    Invitation to Dufry’s Third Quarter 2021 Trading Update

  • 13/10/2021

    Dufry Introduces Creed to Travel Retail in Heathrow Terminal 5

    The launch of this exceptional fragrance recently took place in Dufry’s World Duty Free store in Heathrow Terminal 5, representing a first step into travel retail in Western Europe for the prestigious fragrance house.

  • 30/09/2021

    Dufry extends its Cambodia duty-free concession with three airports for five and a half years.

    Dufry, leading global travel retailer, has successfully extended for five and a half years its duty-free concession at Cambodia’s three international airports in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Sihanoukville, which in 2019 welcomed 11.6 million international travelers. The extended concession contract starts in October 2021 and covers departure and arrival duty-free shops at the Phnom Penh and Siem Reap hubs as well as the departure shop at the Sihanoukville airport with a total sales area of 2,680 m2, which Dufry has operated ever since 2003.

  • 24/09/2021 Ad hoc

    Dufry expects positive impact from a new Spanish law, linking concession fees to passenger numbers

Press Releases & Ad Hoc Announcements

  • 07/08/2026

    Avolta acquires majority stake in Penha Duty Free Group

    Avolta (SIX: AVOL) announces the acquisition of a majority stake in Penha Duty Free Group, a duty-free operator in the Caribbean.

  • 05/08/2026

    Avolta enters Kolkata Airport, growing duty-free presence in India

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) has been awarded a seven-year duty-free contract at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata, marking the company’s entry into the airport and continued growth in India.

  • 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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    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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    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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    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.

  • 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

  • A man with mustaches and a chef cap

    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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