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  • Cafe Espresso_KL_Avolta June 2024.jpg

    20/06/2024

    Avolta’s Café Espresso Debuts in Kuala Lumpur’s KL International Airport, Malaysia

    Avolta is excited to announce the opening of its newest location, Café Espresso, at KL International Airport, Terminal 2. This opening represents Avolta’s 21st F&B location in Malaysia, further solidifying the company’s presence in one of the most vibrant business and touristic hubs of Southeast Asia.

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  • 18/06/2024

    Avolta and DB Schenker partnership pioneers marine biofuel in Barcelona-Miami transport route

    Avolta, the leading global travel experience player, celebrates its trailblazing agreement in Spain with DB Schenker, the world's leading logistics service provider, for the transport of goods using marine biofuel between Europe and the United States. This is the first contract of its kind in the Spanish market and places Avolta among the pioneering companies in low-emissions maritime transport.

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  • NASCAR Drafthouse_St Louis_Avolta June 2024.jpg

    17/06/2024

    HMSHost Teams with NASCAR for Newest Dining Destination at St. Louis Lambert International Airport

    Travelers and Racing Fans Are Revved Up to Experience New NASCAR Drafthouse Concept — Now Open in Terminal 1

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    14/06/2024

    HMSHost Awarded “Best Employee Recognition Program” at 2024 Excellence in Airport Concessions Awards

    Airports Councils International – North America (ACI) bestows HMSHost with prestigious award in recognition of its culture of appreciation, caring, and inclusion among its team members across North America

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    14/06/2024

    Hudson’s Satellite of Parnassus Books at Nashville International Airport® Named Best New Local Concept at 2024 Excellence in Airport Concessions Awards

    Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) awarded Hudson the top honor in the category for enhancing the passenger experience through locally inspired retail

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    11/06/2024

    Avolta grows its Australian footprint, opening the last of six new F&B outlets at Gold Coast Airport

    Avolta is proud to showcase its expansion in Australia with the opening of its sixth and final new F&B restaurant, Hungry Jack’s®, in the domestic terminal at the Gold Coast Airport. As part of the airport’s recent redevelopment project, this milestone marks Avolta’s commitment to elevating the food and beverage experience for both business and leisure travelers. Gold Coast Airport, one of Australia’s leading tourist destinations and the country’s sixth-busiest airport, will benefit from Avolta’s role in its ongoing transformation and redevelopment as the company continues to find ways to make travelers happier.

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  • 10/06/2024

    HMSHost Awarded New 15-Year Contract to Bring Fresh Dining Options to North America’s Sacramento International Airport

    Leader in travel dining will bring a strong flavor of Sacramento to the airport, introducing outposts of locally loved restaurants and national brands, enhancing the passenger experience by transforming nearly 16,700 ft2 of concessions space across Terminals A and B.

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  • 05/06/2024

    Avolta and utu Unleash 25% More Spending Power at Milan Airports with VAT Refund Innovation

    Avolta, the leading global travel experience player, and utu, a travel fintech company, are launching a pilot programme to maximize Duty-free shopping opportunities by enhancing the VAT refund process at Milan’s Malpensa Airport Terminal 1 and Milan Linate Airport in Italy. The innovative programme offers travelers 25% more spending power by upcycling city-side VAT refunds, aiming to unlock significant airside Duty-free revenue growth.

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  • 30/05/2024

    Avolta Expands Footprint in Greater China with New Travel Retail Contract; Opens its First Duty Free Stores at Hong Kong – Macau Ferry Terminal

    Avolta, the leading global travel experience player, is thrilled to announce the opening of its new Duty-free operation in downtown Hong Kong, following its successful bid for the Hong Kong–Macau Ferry Terminal concession late last year. Located in the departures and arrivals halls respectively, the two new stores offer a diverse range of Duty-free categories including liquor, tobacco, and food with local favourites and premium international brands, expanding the company’s presence in one of the most popular tourist destinations of Greater China. 

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  • Lindt_Avolta exclusive Salted Caramel 2024.jpg

    29/05/2024

    Avolta and Lindt & Sprüngli join forces once again to enchant and surprise travellers with an exclusive range

    Avolta, leading travel experience player and Lindt & Sprüngli, leading premium confectionery brand, have teamed up to launch a new Salted Caramel special edition range which is exclusively available at the Avolta’s airport locations worldwide for a limited time.

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  • Eugenio Andrades' Legacy

    21/05/2024

    Avolta Launches Eugenio Andrades’ Legacy Initiative to Support Children with Neurological Disabilities

    On the anniversary of the loss of an industry titan, our leader, colleague and friend Eugenio Andrades, Avolta launches Eugenio Andrades’ Legacy. A global initiative aimed at honoring his memory by advancing a cause he was deeply passionate about, Eugenio Andrades’ Legacy is designed to support and uplift children with neurological disabilities. The Legacy will support projects that promote social inclusion through sports, and provide necessary treatment resources to NGOs that aid those with physical, intellectual, and sensory disabilities.

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  • 20/05/2024

    Avolta secures 15-year contracts at John Wayne Airport, expanding presence across Travel Retail, Convenience and F&B in California, USA, to 2039

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL), leading global travel experience player, announces it will grow its presence at John Wayne Airport to offer travelers more food and beverage options, as well as multiple travel convenience and specialty retail stores throughout the concourse. Under newly awarded 15-year contracts to develop nearly 3,500 m2 of concessions space across Terminals A, B, and C, Avolta’s brands Hudson and HMSHost will blend the vibrancy of Orange County with global brands and trends, bringing a strong sense of place that resonates with passengers.

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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

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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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