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  • 24/01/2025

    Avolta launches share buyback program

    Avolta AG launches its previously announced public share buyback program of up to CHF 200 million on January 27, 2025. This strategic initiative aims to enhance shareholder value in line with Avolta’s Destination 2027 strategy.

  • 22/01/2025

    Avolta expands presence at Frankfurt Airport

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL), the leading global travel retail and F&B player, has secured a 10-year contract to open 12 food and beverage locations in Frankfurt Airport’s newly constructed Terminal 3.

  • 21/01/2025

    Avolta debuts in Tunisia with new contract for fifteen duty-free stores across five airports

    Avolta (AVOL: SIX) the leading global travel retail and F&B player, announces its entry into Tunisia, underlining its progress in expanding into diversified geographies within its Destination 2027 strategy. The new contract win sees openings across the majority of the country’s airports, accounting for nearly 80% of the country’s air traffic.

  • 17/01/2025 Ad hoc

    Avolta to launch share buyback of up to CHF 200m

    In accordance with Avolta's reinforced capital allocation policy announced on 31 October 2024, the company’s Board of Directors has resolved to launch a share buyback program for the purpose of the subsequent cancellation of up to CHF 200 million worth of Avolta AG registered shares. This strategic initiative aims to enhance shareholder value in line with Avolta’s Destination 2027 strategy.

  • 23/12/2024

    Avolta completes cancellation of 6.1 million shares

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    17/12/2024

    New Food Court designed by Avolta lands at Rome Fiumicino Airport

    Avolta, through its subsidiary Autogrill, has inaugurated a new Food Court in the heart of Rome Fiumicino’s Terminal 1, bringing three new gastronomic concepts of national and international fame to an airport in Italy for the first time: All’Antico Vinaio, EXKI and Lievito by Francesco Arnesano.

  • 04/12/2024

    Avolta Awarded Contracts to Develop Retail and F&B Concessions for 11+ years in JFK International Airport’s Terminal 8

    On the heels of its recent contract win in JFK Terminal 6, Avolta will create a travel experience revolution in Terminal 8 through concepts that bring the world-renowned culture and flavor of New York City to the heart of the terminal through iconic culinary experiences, locally inspired retail, and hybrid concepts. The combined value of Avolta’s T6 and T8 wins corresponds to around +3% increase to the company’s revenue in the region.

  • 04/12/2024

    Avolta teams up with Ecoalf to create new uniforms from recycled materials

    Avolta (SIX: AVOL), the leading global travel experience player, announces its collaboration with Ecoalf, sustainable lifestyle brand and Spain’s first fashion company to receive the B Corporation sustainability certification in 2018, to create employee uniforms from recycled materials for the duty-free stores at the airports of Palma de Mallorca, Ibiza and Mahón. This collaboration is part of Avolta's sustainability strategy in Spain, teaming up with trusted partners to create a sustainable travel experience while supporting the communities the company works in and safeguarding the planet. 

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    03/12/2024

    Avolta’s Journey For Good Foundation Celebrates Record-Breaking Grant Cycle, Awarding Nearly USD 1 Million to Charities Fighting Poverty Across North America

    Avolta’s Journey For Good Foundation has announced the completion of a record-breaking grant cycle, awarding USD 950,000 to 39 charitable organizations across North America. This is nearly double the largest grant cycle in the Foundation’s history and brings its total giving in 2024 to nearly USD 1.5 million in grants benefitting 65 charities in over 40 communities across the U.S. and Canada.

  • 03/12/2024

    Avolta Next launches an Innovation Hub in Milan – the company’s first physical space for innovation and start-ups

    Avolta Next opens a physical space dedicated to accelerating tech innovations focused on the food and beverage (F&B) sector. The five winners of an initial call for ideas have set up their operations at the Milan headquarters of Avolta’s leading F&B operator Autogrill and will develop innovative solutions and tools to improve the traveler experience. The Avolta Next Hub Milan is a testament to Avolta’s approach to innovation and its role in a major industry transformation.

  • 02/12/2024

    Avolta enters the Saudi Arabian market: new F&B contract at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport

    Avolta AG (AVOL: SIX), the leading global travel experience player, announces its market entry in Saudi Arabia with a new contract to operate 10 food & beverage (F&B) concepts, spanning 2,125 m2, across King Khalid International Airport’s Terminals 1 and 2 in Riyadh. The expansion reinforces Avolta’s presence in the Middle East while introducing new international brands to the country’s airport sector for the first time. By elevating the traveler experience Avolta contributes to Saudi Arabia’s strategy of attracting 150 million tourists by 2030.

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    28/11/2024

    Avolta celebrates the launch of “Presentedby”, an innovative and directional store concept at Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport

    Avolta, the leading global travel experience player, continues to extend its presence in the Middle East by expanding its operations at the new Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Following the successful launch of 13 food & beverage (F&B) concepts in the new Terminal A, Avolta, as the leading F&B provider, is building on its partnership with Abu Dhabi Airports (ADA) by introducing its first in travel retail store concept, Presentedby, set to debut in early 2025.

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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    Environment Award at Brussels Airport Aviation Awards 2026

    Autogrill by Avolta

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

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

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

    Avolta Corporate LinkedIn Account

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