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  • Avolta_Autogrill Villoresi Ovest centenary 1.jpeg

    21/09/2024

    Autogrill celebrates 100 years of the A8 motorway at Villoresi Ovest

    Autogrill, part of Avolta, is proud to host the centenary of the A8 Autostrada dei Laghi this morning at the historic Autogrill Villoresi Ovest store. Organized by Autostrade per l'Italia (ASPI) and Automobile Club d'Italia (ACI), the centenary celebrations included significant institutions and authorities. The event paid homage to the first motorway in the world, a symbol of the progress of mobility in Italy as well as a founding cornerstone of the Autogrill business.

  • Antalya

    20/09/2024

    Avolta keeps on delighting passengers at Antalya Airport in Turkey with the successful “I Love Antalya” campaign, celebrating local culture and creativity

    Leading global travel experience player Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) announces the continuation of the 'I Love Antalya' campaign, first launched last year to great success. Held across Terminals 1 and 2 of the Antalya Airport, the campaign welcomes travelers to experience the beauty and rich heritage of the Mediterranean within the airport’s Duty Free stores, bringing the spirit of Antalya to life through vibrant and culturally relevant visuals, events, and a unique collection of locally inspired products.

  • 12/09/2024

    Avolta’s Hudson Signs Seven-year Contract with Pittsburgh International Airport to Open Six New Retail Stores

    As part of PIT’s USD 1.57 billion Terminal Modernization Program, Hudson will grow its presence, opening new stores across 8,000 ft2 (2,400 m2) of retail space that blends travel essentials and global brands with the spirit of Pittsburgh. 

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    07/09/2024

    Dabiz Muñoz and Avolta team up to revolutionize the dining experience across the airport travel channel in Spain

    Avolta and the world's best chef for a third year in a row according to The Best Chef Awards, Dabiz Muñoz announce their joint venture to develop new F&B concept, Hungry Club. Providing a revolutionary dining experience to travelers in main Spanish airports, the partnership is part of Avolta's new commercial strategy.

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    05/09/2024

    HMSHost Unites with Championship-winning Vegas Golden Knights for a “Vegas Born” Dining Experience

    New full-service restaurant and bar, Vegas Born, is now open in D Gates at Harry Reid International Airport, offering travelers an only-in-Vegas experience celebrating the legendary local NHL team.

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    23/08/2024

    HMSHost Opens Transformed Chili’s® at Jacksonville International Airport

    Part of JAX’s concessions upgrades, the popular dining destination has undergone a complete demolition and rebuild in a new location to offer more seating in a sleek, modern, and inviting space — elevating casual dining to enhance the passenger experience

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    18/08/2024

    Avolta and Real Madrid inaugurate the premium dining and merchandise concept, The Corner by Real Madrid at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport

    Avolta and Real Madrid have today officially inaugurated The Corner by Real Madrid in Terminal 4 of Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Taking advantage of the team’s trip to Mallorca for their La Liga match, the ceremony was attended by the entire Real Madrid squad, as well as dignitaries from Avolta and the Club.

  • 15/08/2024

    Avolta wins 5-year F&B contract for two stores at Norway’s Stavanger Airport, welcoming Michelin-recognized Sven Erik Renaa’s new concept to the Departures Terminal

    Leading global travel experience player Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) today celebrated the official opening of its two new F&B outlets, Sirkus Renaa and Crafts - Rogaland Gastropub at Stavanger Airport. The two stores are the result of a new five-year contract win, reinforcing Avolta’s presence as the sole F&B operator within the Domestic Departures Terminal and aligning with the company’s commitment to create a strong sense of place for travelers with local flavors and downtown heroes.

  • 06/08/2024

    Avolta’s Hudson to Enhance the Passenger Experience at Salt Lake City International Airport with Additional Retail Stores under New Eight-year Contract

    Hudson will develop over 2,200 ft2 of retail space to include a travel convenience store and two locally inspired specialty retail stores — offering travelers more ways to enjoy their journey at ‘The New SLC’.

  • 30/07/2024 Ad hoc

    Avolta reports strong H1 turnover growth of +11% with uninterrupted positive momentum into H2

    Supported by a strong global business model, Avolta reports for the sixth consecutive quarter a strong performance across all KPIs. In H1, the company delivers an impressive CORE turnover growth of +11.0%, organic growth of +7.1%, with EBITDA margin increasing by +40bps year-on-year to 9.0% and an EFCF of CHF 213.5 million. The strong H1 performance reinforces Avolta’s confidence for H2 and beyond as it delivers on its Destination 2027 strategy. 

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    23/07/2024

    Journey For Good Foundation Celebrates Inaugural Grant Cycle, Awarding $500,000 to Organizations Fighting Root Causes of Poverty

    Journey For Good Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charity whose mission is to fight poverty in the local community with food, shelter, education, and workforce development, announced today its inaugural grant cycle since its formation in April 2024, awarding $500,000 to 26 charitable organizations across the U.S.

  • 22/07/2024

    Avolta Expands and Renews its Perth Airport Duty Free Contract to 2031, Unveils Airport Retail Transformation

    Avolta (SIX: AVOL), leading global travel experience player, is thrilled to announce the renewal and extension of its duty-free contract with Australia’s Perth Airport to 2031. Using sustainable design principles, the contract includes nearly 3,000 m2 of commercial space across four stores, and centers on the transformation of Avolta’s Terminal 1 Departures store into a state-of-the-art walkthrough space. Avolta and Perth Airport are set to redefine the travel retail experience, creating a new environment for local travelers and tourists alike.

Press Releases & Ad Hoc Announcements

  • 23/06/2026

    Avolta enters into an agreement with DFS to acquire its operations in Okinawa, entering the Japanese travel retail market

    Avolta AG (AVOL:SIX) announces that it has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of DFS Okinawa. The transaction will mark Avolta’s entry into one of Asia’s most dynamic travel retail markets, providing immediate scale in Japan and further strengthening its presence in Asia Pacific. 

  • 22/06/2026

    Avolta awarded 10-year contract at Orlando International Airport across travel retail and F&B

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) has been awarded a 10-year contract at Orlando International Airport (MCO) in the United States. The agreement strengthens Avolta’s long-term presence at the airport and covers more than 1,800m2. MCO is the busiest airport in Florida, serving nearly 58 million passengers each year.

  • 15/06/2026

    Avolta enhances financial position with successful refinancing initiative

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) has successfully completed the partial refinancing of its 2027 bond maturity, further enhancing its financial flexibility by extending its average debt maturity.

  • A restaurant with plants and tables

    07/07/2026

    Avolta opens first Bill’s airport location at Heathrow

    Avolta has opened the first Bill’s restaurant at Heathrow’s Terminal 2, marking the British brand’s debut in the airport channel and the start of a new partnership with Bill’s, as Heathrow continues to strengthen its food and beverage offer.

  • View of Rio de Janeiro with Avolta navigator

    01/07/2026

    Avolta expands footprint at Santos Dumont Airport in Brazil

    Avolta, leading global travel retail and food and beverage player, is building on its 25+ year partnership with Santos Dumont Airport in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with an expanded walkthrough travel retail store and two new convenience stores.

  • Avolta x Air Canada

    30/06/2026

    Avolta partners with Air Canada on loyalty partnership in North America

    Avolta has launched a partnership with Air Canada’s loyalty program enabling travelers to earn Aeroplan points when shopping across its travel retail network.

  • A bar counter with high stools

    Silver Award in Marketing Campaign at TREX Awards 2026

    Summer Club 2025

  • A tables with bottles of whiskies and glasses

    Gold Award in Marketing Campaign at TREX Awards 2026

    Whisky Social Club 2025

  • A guy in front of two operators ordering chocolate at a chocolate store

    Gold Award in Confectionery and Food at TREX Awards 2026

    Lindt Tokyo Style 2025

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