Avolta AG

Avolta AG is a leading global travel retailer specializing in the operation of duty-free and duty-paid shops, convenience stores, and food & beverage outlets across airports, cruise liners, seaports, railway stations, and central tourist areas worldwide. Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, the company employs over 75,000 people and maintains a presence in more than 75 countries. Formed from the historic Dufry AG and expanded with the acquisition of Autogrill, Avolta unifies major travel retail brands such as Hudson, HMSHost, World Duty Free, and Nuance under one cohesive corporate identity. Avolta AG’s primary function is to deliver a seamless, traveler-centric retail and hospitality experience spanning over 5,100 outlets and addressing 2.5 billion passengers annually. Its business model emphasizes geographic diversification, digitalization, and a portfolio approach, making it resilient to shifting travel trends and economic cycles. Through innovative store concepts and data-driven customer engagement, Avolta plays a crucial role in the travel ecosystem, contributing to both the retail and food & beverage sectors and supporting the broader tourism and transportation industries.