Avolta officially announced today that it has acquired a majority stake in Penha Duty Free Group, one of the leading duty free operators in the Caribbean. The deal was widely known throughout the region, while the legalities of the complicated multi-island contracts were completed. Penha Duty Free Group operates 25 points of sale across Aruba, […]
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Avolta delivers resilient performance in H1 2026
Avolta’s H1 2026 turnover and operating profit reached CHF 6,569m (US$8,616m) and CHF 441m (US$545.55m) respectively, while the Group generated CHF 207m (US$256m) Equity Free Cash Flow (EFCF), reflecting strong cash generation during Q2 2026. Avolta reconfirms its medium-term outlook. The Company stated that its diversified global platform supported a robust sales performance, with momentum […]
CHANEL opens new boutique at Toronto Pearson
Avolta has opened a new standalone “Fragrance & Beauty” CHANEL boutique at Toronto Pearson International Airport, Terminal 1. This new space is designed to offer travelers a luxurious, immersive, and highly personalized beauty experience within one of Canada’s most important international travel hubs. The boutique brings together the modernity and heritage of the House of CHANEL in a […]
Avolta opens FIFA World Cup 2026 official merchandise stores in airports across North America
Avolta—through its Hudson, Dufry, and HMSHost brands — is bringing World Cup energy to the terminal at over 180 of its retail locations in U.S. and Canadian host city airports, spanning both convenience and duty-free stores, to create an immersive shopping experience for millions of travelers. HMSHost is extending that energy into food and beverage, […]
Avolta awarded 10-year contract at Orlando International Airport across travel retail and F&B
Avolta 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 1,800 square meters of space. MCO – which serves such international destinations as Disney World and Universal — is the busiest airport in Florida, serving nearly 58 […]
Avolta opens new walkthrough duty free store at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport
Nieuport Aviation has announced the opening of a new walkthrough duty free store in the Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport’s Transborder Lounge, developed in partnership with Dufry, part of global travel retailer Avolta. Launched earlier this month, the newly renovated space features an expanded footprint, refreshed design, and broader product assortment, creating a seamless and […]
From a speakeasy to exclusive products, Avolta woos JFK T8 passengers with surprises and seamless service
The seats are comfortable. The Scotch is neat. The bar is stocked with recognized favorites. I’m in a duty free store. It’s not a secret what Avolta is trying to do with the new Blinded Tiger speakeasy inside its newly opened Dufry flagship duty free store at New York’s JFK Terminal 8. The world’s largest […]
Diageo Global Travel to showcase Don Julio and Casamigos in 100+ Americas airport activations as official World Cup sponsor
To celebrate its role as the Official Spirits Supporter of the FIFA World Cup 2026, Diageo Global Travel is transforming major travel retail locations across the Americas into vibrant destinations of discovery throughout the tournament. Showcasing flagship brands Don Julio and Casamigos tequilas, more than 100 high-impact activations will feature across 34 airports throughout North […]
60+ new dining and retail concessions unveiled at inauguration of JFK Terminal 8’s $125 million commercial program
Opening of Terminal 8 commercial program marks completion of first terminal redevelopment of JFK’s $19 billion transformation The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, American Airlines, ASUR Airports, and Phoenix Infrastructure Group officially celebrated the completion of John F. Kennedy International Airport’s Terminal 8 transformation with the grand opening of a $125 million […]
Avolta’s Hudson and HMSHost secure 12-year retail and F&B contract extensions at Miami International Airport
Avolta’s HMSHost and Hudson divisions have been awarded 12-year extensions covering travel retail and food and beverage operations at Miami International Airport (MIA). The concessions cover MIA’s North, Central and South terminals. Under the agreement, Avolta’s Hudson will renovate 40 retail stores and bring new retail concepts and enhanced digital engagement to respond to evolving […]
HMSHost opens first Eataly location in a North American airport at JFK T8
Avolta’s HMSHost opened its first Eataly location in a North American airport at JFK Terminal 8. The opening is 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. The new 5,526-square-foot full-service restaurant, 1,353-square-foot wine bar, and retail shop […]
Avolta wins 10-year contracts for Hudson and HMSHost at Palm Beach International
Avolta’s Hudson division has been awarded a 10-year contract to develop four specialty retail and travel convenience stores at Palm Beach International Airport (PBI), as the airport undergoes a significant expansion and modernization program. Beginning in 2026, Hudson will begin to unveil its new retail program, which will bring a hyper-local, artfully curated shopping experience […]
Mondelez WTR opens redesigned immersive Toblerone shop-in-shop at São Paulo International Airport
Mondelez World Travel Retail (WTR) has reopened its Toblerone shop-in-shop at São Paulo Guarulhos International Airport following a full refurbishment. The new layout introduces a more immersive retail experience that encourages discovery, highlights the full range, and guides travelers through the space in the Avolta-operated store naturally. The company says the upgraded shop-in-shop reflects a […]
Avolta: enhancing the passenger journey with seamless integration of retail, F&B, and travel essentials businesses
Jordi Martin-Consuegra has seen the explosive growth of his company from a regional player to the largest travel retail and food & beverage operator in the world in his two decades with what is now called Avolta. Martin-Consuegra, COO North America at Avolta, speaks with TMI’s Michael Pasternak about the recent important concessions wins, especially […]
Avolta wins two travel retail and F&B 10-year contracts at Washington Dulles International Airport
Avolta has been awarded two 10-year contracts at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). The new contracts will add over 700 square meters of retail and dining space in the new 14-gate Concourse E, scheduled to open in late 2026. Avolta’s Hudson will open five new locations, showcasing local businesses. A hybrid concept will blend travel retail […]
