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  • 18/11/2024

    Avolta Secures Strategic Partnership with Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport for New Retail and Dining Contract, Marks New Footprint in China

    Leading global travel experience player Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) is pleased to announce its newest partnership and contract with Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport in China – the country’s 4th busiest* – to bring a dynamic range of retail and dining experiences to the hub. This landmark contract, effective November 2024 through 2030, further demonstrates Avolta’s strategic commitment to growth in key international markets and to bringing first-rate travel experiences to major international travel hubs. 

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  • 31/10/2024 Ad hoc

    Avolta delivers another set of strong results across all KPIs in 9M and will cancel 4% of its share capital

    Avolta marks its 7th consecutive quarter of strong growth in Q3, as it continues to successfully execute its Destination 2027 strategy. The company confirms its medium-term targets and will cancel approximately 6.1 million treasury shares (4% of issued share capital) in 2024 in line with its reinforced shareholder focused capital allocation policy.

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    28/10/2024

    Avolta grows presence in Switzerland as part of its 30-year concession partnership with Tamoil SA for Herrlisberg Nord service area

    Avolta has celebrated the official opening of the new Herrlisberg Nord service area under the Autogrill brand, and the commencement of operations at its GranBar, SPAR express and Holy Cow stores.

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    25/10/2024

    Avolta launches Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty in the superstar’s hometown of Barbados

    Avolta is delighted to announce that it’s bringing Rihanna’s game-changing beauty brands, Fenty Beauty, Fenty Skin and Fenty Eau De Parfum to Bridgetown, Barbados! Launching today, Avolta is opening two Fenty doors, one at our main store on Broad Street and the other at Sunset Mall on the west coast of the island.

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  • 24/10/2024

    Avolta successfully refinances its main bank facility

    Avolta has successfully amended and extended its existing Revolving Credit Facility (RCF). The amended EUR 2,400 million RCF with maturity in 2029 replaces the EUR 2,750 million RCF expiring in 2027. 

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    23/10/2024

    Avolta expands with new store opening at Chile’s Santiago International Airport

    Avolta announces the opening of a new duty-paid store, expanding the company’s existing portfolio at Santiago International Airport in Chile. The walk-through new store, spanning 950 m2, offers passengers more opportunities to enjoy their journey and aligns with Avolta’s commitment to create a strong sense of place for travelers.

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  • 21/10/2024

    We are delighted to invite you to our 3Q Trading Update Presentation Webcast: Thursday, October 31 2024 at 14:30 CET

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    10/10/2024

    Avolta Celebrates Multiple Wins During TFWA Week in Cannes 2024

    Avolta is delighted to announce a series of prestigious awards won during this year’s TFWA World Conference and Exhibition week in Cannes. These achievements, received in the same week that Avolta unveiled its revolutionizing loyalty program ‘Club Avolta’ to the world, further validate the company’s strategic efforts to redefine the customer journey. Leveraging the intelligence gained from its global network of more than 5,000 outlets across 73 countries, Avolta is sharpening its focus on customer-centric solutions, digital transformation and integrated sustainability.

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    09/10/2024

    Avolta’s HMSHost Expands Food and Beverage Partnership with Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport

    Under a newly awarded contract extension, the restaurateur will continue to operate at MKE through 2031 and bring new dining options to the terminal — including the airport’s first Dunkin’ locations.

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  • 08/10/2024

    Avolta celebrates duty-free contract win at Turkey’s new Çukurova International Airport

    Leading global travel experience player Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) further extends its presence in Turkey, announcing its first duty-free contract win at the brand new Çukurova International Airport. Avolta will make travelers happier through a locally-inspired offering across its 1,000 m2 duty free space within the Departures and Arrivals areas. Recently inaugurated in the southern province of Mersin in Turkey, the new airport services a range of domestic and international destinations, with a capacity of 9 million passengers, enhancing connectivity and supporting tourism and commercial activities in the area.

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    03/10/2024

    Travelers Once Again Name HMSHost’s Dining Venues among the “10Best” at Airports across the U.S.

    In USA TODAY’s 2024 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, travelers voted HMSHost’s Blu2o at Palm Beach International Airport into the prestigious top spot as Best Airport Bar.

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  • 30/09/2024

    Avolta launches global ‘Club Avolta’ loyalty program for travelers

    Leading global travel experience player Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) has today launched Club Avolta, an industry-first loyalty program that seamlessly integrates duty-free, duty-paid, food & beverage (F&B), brands, airports, airlines, hotels, and more. This strategic initiative aims to revolutionize the global travel experience, enhancing traveler satisfaction and driving sales.

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  • 13/01/2026

    Avolta to redevelop F&B offering at Geneva Airport

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) has been awarded a contract at Geneva Airport (GVA) covering the redevelopment and operation of 12 food & beverage (F&B) locations across more than 3,000 m2.  

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  • 07/01/2026

    Avolta awarded two 10-year contracts to elevate travel retail and dining at Florida’s Palm Beach International airport

    Avolta (SIX: AVOL) has been awarded two 10-year contracts at Palm Beach International Airport (PBI), strengthening its presence in North America through both lines of business. Part of the airport’s major expansion and modernization project, the new contracts represent a total of 1,281 m² of concessions space, combining retail and dining to create a holistic travel experience for passengers.

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  • 05/01/2026

    Avolta completes 2025 Share Buyback Program

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) announces today the successful completion of its up to CHF 200 million public share buyback program, which ran from January 27 to December 31, 2025.

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    23/01/2026

    Avolta opens first Eataly location in a North American airport

    The opening at JFK’s Terminal 8 marks the first of three Eataly locations planned for the airport, expanding the partnership across multiple terminals at one of the United States’ busiest international gateways.

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    15/01/2026

    Avolta opens new stores at Kualanamu International Airport, Indonesia

    Avolta and Angkasa Pura Aviasi have officially opened a new duty-free Departures store and a walk-through Arrivals store at Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) in Medan, Indonesia, further growing their decade-long presence in the country.

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    10/12/2025

    Autogrill and PizzAut continue their journey towards an increasingly inclusive future

    Due to the success of the GourmAut sandwich, €150,000 was donated to fund the PizzAut “Palestre di Autonomia Abitativa” for young people with autism.

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    #1 TAG Heuer Franchise Boutique Worldwide in 2025

    TAG Heuer Boutique in São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport’s (GRU) Terminal 3

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    Lifetime Achievement Award at MEADFA Awards 2025

    Pedro Castro.
    This award recognizes the individual excellence of one of Avolta's long-standing leaders

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    Best Retailer Award at MEADFA Awards 2025

    Avolta

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