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  • New Starbucks store Schiphol 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.

  • FAB Awards 2025

    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.

  • 26/06/2025 Ad hoc

    Avolta’s Capital Markets Day shows strong progress towards its Destination 2027 targets

    At today’s Capital Markets Day in Barcelona, Avolta (SIX:AVOL) presents a confident mid-flight check-in on the momentum of its Destination 2027 strategy. Building on strong growth drivers supported by innovative commercial initiatives, Avolta has delivered a solid financial performance, strengthened its balance sheet, and demonstrated resilience all the while building the foundations for sustainable future shareholder value.

  • Copenhagen cityscape

    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

  • 24/06/2025

    Avolta awarded duty-free tender at Santiago de Chile International Airport

    Avolta (AVOL: SIX) has been awarded to sign a 12-year duty-free concession agreement by Chile’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGAC) and the National Customs Service (Customs), reinforcing its leadership position in Latin America. Set to commence in Q3 2026, this concession will expand Avolta’s established presence at Santiago de Chile Airport.

  • A group of four people receiving an award.

    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.

  • 18/06/2025

    Avolta extends retail contract with Grupo Aeroportuario Centro Norte (OMA) in Mexico

    Leading global travel retail and food & beverage player Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) has secured a nine-year contract extension in Mexico, reinforcing its longstanding presence and commitment to the region and renewing its established partnership with OMA. The agreement covers 15 retail stores spanning a combined floor space of more than 3,000 m2 across four major airports: Monterrey, Mazatlán, Acapulco, and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo. 

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    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.

  • 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.

  • London Design Awards presentation image

    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.

Press Releases & Ad Hoc Announcements

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • A bar counter

    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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