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  • Avolta_Antico Vinaio_DXB 7

    18/07/2024

    Avolta brings a taste of Tuscany Florence in the Middle East celebrating the first branded All’Antico Vinaio culinary experience at DXB

    Avolta celebrates the brand partnership with All’Antico Vinaio. The globally renowned Florentine sandwich hero and Instagram darling launches the first of its concept at Dubai International (DXB), the world’s busiest international airport*, with traffic exceeding 87 million passengers per year, together with Avolta, where the company counts 13 F&B outlets.

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  • Avolta_Real Madrid_The Corner_Render Front

    18/07/2024

    Avolta partners with Real Madrid to open the Club's airport F&B outlets

    Avolta and Real Madrid, globally renowned Spanish football club, make a strategic move with a premium gastronomic and retail concept. The Corner by Real Madrid will be present in the duty-free stores at terminals T1 and T4 of Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport, combining an F&B offer with official Club merchandise. The partnership includes an additional 11 spaces within duty-free stores across Spanish airports, where travelers will also find official Real Madrid merchandise.

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  • LGWS

    17/07/2024

    A Wonderful World Awaits with Avolta at London Gatwick this Summer

    Working in close partnership with London Gatwick, Avolta has launched its “Wonderful World” Summer campaign.  Building on the success of last year, and tying into Avolta’s Destination 2027 strategy to make the journey as rewarding as the destination, Wonderful World 2024 is bigger and better than ever! Running from July to the end of September, the campaign has transformed Avolta’s World Duty Free stores in London Gatwick’s North and South Terminals – as well as areas of the airport itself – into a Wonderful World of unique experiences worth arriving early for.

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  • 15/07/2024

    We are delighted to invite you to our Half Year 2024 Results Presentation Webcast: Tuesday, July 30th 2024 at 14:30 CEST

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  • Depart from the Everyday_Avolta 1

    12/07/2024

    Depart From the Everyday – with Avolta’s World Duty Free at MAG

    Avolta has developed and launched a bespoke summer campaign called Depart from the Everyday, which is being activated exclusively in its World Duty Free stores located in Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands airports. Running from July to September, the campaign transforms the World Duty Free stores into an influencer’s paradise, making the journey as exciting as the destination!

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  • InkByHudsonGRR-DSparks_Avolta.jpg

    11/07/2024

    Hudson’s Unique Bookstore and Wine Bar Offers Travelers a Taste of Michigan at Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    Hudson Partners with Michigan Wine Collaborative to Create a Locally Inspired Oasis for Avid Readers and Wine Lovers to Relax and Unwind along their Journey

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  • CIS National Hudson Partnership

    09/07/2024

    Communities In Schools Celebrates Record-Breaking Gift from Hudson

    Committed to generating positive impacts through travel retail, Hudson raises nearly USD $1.9 million to support CIS’ mission of helping kids succeed in school and achieve in life

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  • 08/07/2024

    Avolta opens new F&B location at China’s Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport with a five-year contract

    Avolta reaffirms its confidence in the growth of the APAC region, securing a contract to operate a new F&B outlet in China’s sixth largest airport, Chongqing Jiangbei International. Building on the success of its recently opened portfolio of F&B concepts and beauty boutiques, Avolta is proud to open ‘The Coffee Club’ for travelers through this key aviation hub.

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  • 05/07/2024

    Avolta expands Africa footprint with new ten-year contract for Duty-Free store at Murtala Muhammed International Airport’s new terminal, Lagos, Nigeria

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL), leading travel experience player, celebrated today the opening of its new Duty-free store at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, the largest airport in Nigeria and one of the busiest in Africa. This expansion in Africa’s powerhouse economy – and one of the most extensive network of international and domestic airports in the continent – represents a major landmark in enhancing Avolta’s market presence, showcasing a fine selection of products across key categories with a strong local flavor.

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  • Hudson Cafè Sharjah

    01/07/2024

    Dufry Sharjah, Avolta and Sharjah International Airport’s Joint Venture, launches first-of-its-kind hybrid Hudson Café

    Dufry Sharjah, the Joint Venture of Avolta and Sharjah International Airport, has strengthened its presence in the Sharjah market with the launch of Hudson Cafè. The café is a first of its kind hybrid F&B and Retail concept at Sharjah International Airport (UAE), made possible through global brand partner Mondelez World Travel Retail. With over 15 million passengers in 2023, and connected to over 100 destinations in 62 countries through 33 international airlines, Sharjah International Airport is an ideal location for the joint venture to pioneer exciting F&B innovations that meet the changing needs and trends of travelers, making the journey as exciting as the destination.

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  • 26/06/2024

    Avolta continues its expansion in APAC, securing a seven-year Duty Free contract at Macau International Airport

    Leading global travel experience player Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) is reinforcing its presence in Macau, the tourism magnet of southern China. The company is thrilled to announce a new seven-year contract to operate key categories in Duty Free as well as General Merchandise at Macau International Airport. The contract marks a significant enhancement of our presence within the Asia Pacific region, covering an additional total area of over 600 m2 across four commercial spaces.

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  • Avolta_Feistritz Austria 2.jpg

    25/06/2024

    Avolta brings authentic Italian flavors to motorists in Feistritz, Austria

    Avolta, a leading global travel experience player, announces the official opening of its newest highway restaurant in Austria. Located on the A10 Tauern highway in Feistritz, the newly renovated outlet sets a new standard in highway dining, with a distinct focus on Italian food and beverage standards.

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  • 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. 

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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    Silver Award in Marketing Campaign at TREX Awards 2026

    Summer Club 2025

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    Gold Award in Marketing Campaign at TREX Awards 2026

    Whisky Social Club 2025

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    Gold Award in Confectionery and Food at TREX Awards 2026

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