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  • People standing in front of a counter of a store inside the airport.

    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.

  • People passing by a duty free shop inside an airport

    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.

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    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.

  • 21/05/2025

    Avolta prices EUR 500 million of Senior Notes

    Avolta has priced EUR-denominated senior notes in an aggregate amount of EUR 500 million. The senior notes will have a term of seven years due in 2032. The annual interest rate will be 4.50% and interest will be payable semi-annually in arrears. Proceeds from the offering are expected to be used to refinance Avolta’s outstanding Senior Notes due 2026 and to repay borrowings under its Revolving Credit Facility. 

  • 15/05/2025 Ad hoc

    Avolta reports strong first quarter 2025, with CORE turnover growth of +8.2% CER, EBITDA margin of 6.4%, +37bps YoY, and reaffirms outlook

    Avolta delivered a strong performance in the first quarter of 2025, underscoring the strength of its diversified geographic and channel presence. The company remains focused on disciplined execution and creating long-term shareholder value. Medium-term targets and capital allocation principles remain unchanged.

  • 14/05/2025

    Results of the Ordinary General Meeting of Avolta AG held on May 14, 2025

    The Ordinary General Meeting of Avolta AG was held today in Basel, Switzerland. A total number of 102,301,999 shares was represented at the meeting, corresponding to 69.83% of the total share capital of Avolta AG. The shareholders resolved as follows:1

  • 05/05/2025

    Avolta Expands at JFK Terminal 5 with New Dining, Retail, and Video Gaming Experiences

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL), global leader in travel retail and food & beverage, secures two landmark contracts in North America’s JFK International Airport through its subsidiaries Hudson and HMSHost, including a 10-year deal to revamp the terminal’s dining experience. 

  • 02/05/2025

    Avolta's Q1 Trading Update Invitation

    We are delighted to invite you to our Q1 Trading Update Presentation Webcast:Thursday, May 15 2025at 14:30 CEST

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    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.

  • 10/04/2025

    Avolta Publishes Invitation to its Annual General Meeting, to be held on May 14, 2025

    Avolta today published the invitation to its Annual General Meeting 2025. The event will take place on May 14, 2025 at 14:30 CEST (doors open at 14:00 CEST) at Messe und Congress Center Basel, Messeplatz 21, 4058 Basel, Switzerland.

  • A group of people presenting a check, displaying the donation amount, to a foundation.

    03/04/2025

    From Travel to Transformation: Avolta Donates $450K to Help Local Communities

    Journey For Good Foundation, formerly known as HMSHost Foundation, is a charity that fights poverty through food, shelter, education, and jobs. As the charitable arm of Avolta in North America, it has awarded over $450,000 to 20 charities across the region.

  • A store's inauguration featured a ribbon-cutting with six participants.

    03/04/2025

    Avolta’s HMSHost UK gets 2025 off to a flying start!

    HMSHost UK, leading Avolta’s food & beverage concepts in the United Kingdom, launches its first restaurant for 2025, an exciting new concept; Alembic.

Press Releases & Ad Hoc Announcements

  • 06/05/2026

    Avolta shareholders approve all proposals of the Board at the Ordinary General Meeting 2026

    The Ordinary General Meeting of Avolta AG was held in Basel, Switzerland, today. The shareholders approved all of the Board of Directors’ proposals as follows:1

  • 23/04/2026

    Avolta's Q1 2026 Trading Update Invitation

    We are delighted to invite you to our Q1 Trading Update Presentation Webcast: Thursday, May 07, 2026 at 14:30 CEST

  • 02/04/2026

    Avolta Publishes Invitation to its Annual General Meeting 2026

    Avolta today published the invitation to its Annual General Meeting 2026. The event will take place on May 06, 2026 at 14:30 CEST, at Rhypark, Mühlhauserstrasse 17, 4056 Basel, Switzerland. Doors open at 14:00 CEST.

  • An image of the KSA Jones the Grocer ribbon cutting

    05/05/2026

    Avolta expands F&B footprint at King Khalid International Airport

    Avolta AG, the leading global travel retail and food and beverage player, has expanded its F&B presence to 16 concepts at King Khalid International Airport, 16 months after entering Saudi Arabia.

  • Shelves of perfumes and cosmetics

    21/04/2026

    Avolta launches new premium and experience-led retail offer onboard Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Luna

    Avolta is further strengthening its long-standing partnership with Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), with the Norwegian Luna which was christened in Miami last month. The ship’s new retail offer has been built around the realities of Caribbean and Bahamas itineraries out of Miami, with a guest mix that includes families, first-time cruisers, and more.

  • Chairs and tables of a restaurant

    09/04/2026

    Avolta officially launches Terracotta Italian restaurant at East Midlands Airport

    Avolta has officially launched Terracotta, its latest food and beverage operation at East Midlands Airport (EMA), part of MAG. Designed to support a relaxed, destination-led dining experience, the newest opening strengthens Avolta’s partnership with MAG and further expands its full F&B responsibility at the airport.

  • 3 people on a stage receiving an award

    Environment Award at Brussels Airport Aviation Awards 2026

    Autogrill by Avolta

  • Shelves on a duty free store

    Best POP/POS at the Retail VM & Display Awards 2026

    Coty and Avolta’s Burberry Goddess campaign in the UK & Ireland

  • Avolta's Linkedin banner

    Best Use of LinkedIn (Joint Winner) at Moodies Awards 2025

    Avolta Corporate LinkedIn Account

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