- Business
- Avolta AG operates as a global travel experience provider, uniting retail and food & beverage services. The company offers a diverse array of retail concepts, including general travel shops under banners such as Dufry, World Duty Free, Nuance, Hellenic Duty Free, Colombian Emeralds, Duty Free Uruguay, Duty Free Shop Argentina, Hudson, and RegStaer. Additionally, its portfolio encompasses dedicated brand boutiques, convenience stores, and specialized theme shops, alongside a substantial food and beverage presence through brands like Autogrill and HMSHost. Across its extensive network, Avolta provides customers with perfumes and cosmetics, confectionery, wines and spirits, watches and jewelry, fashion and leather goods, tobacco, electronics, souvenirs, books, and various essential travel items, complemented by a wide selection of dining options. Following the strategic integration with Autogrill, the company, formerly known as Dufry AG, rebranded as Avolta AG in November 2023, signifying its enhanced focus on delivering a holistic travel experience. It currently manages over 5,100 points of sale across more than 1,000 locations globally, situated in airports, cruise liners, seaports, railway stations, motorways, and downtown tourist areas. Established in 1865, Avolta AG maintains its headquarters in Basel, Switzerland.