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  • Avolta Inducts Five Team Members into Its Prestigious North American Hall of Fame
    Avolta Inducts Five Team Members into Its Prestigious North American Hall of Fame
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    Avolta Inducts Five Team Members into Its Prestigious North American Hall of Fame

    Representing teams across all specialized brands — HMSHost, Hudson, and Dufry — in the U.S. and Canada, these outstanding colleagues were chosen from over 31,000 team members across 110 travel venues, representing the very best of travel service excellence

  • Dufry Unveils New Duty-free Store at Toronto Pearson International Airport in First Phase of the Airport's Retail Revitalization
    Dufry Unveils New Duty-free Store at Toronto Pearson International Airport in First Phase of the Airport's Retail Revitalization
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    Dufry Unveils New Duty-free Store at Toronto Pearson International Airport in First Phase of the Airport's Retail Revitalization

    Dufry, part of Avolta, has opened Toronto Duty Free, a 1,851 ft2 shop in Terminal 3 offering travelers a collection of Canadian-made products alongside a curated selection of wine, spirits, and confections.

  • Hudson Wins Seven-year Contract to Open New Travel Convenience Store and Gameway Lounge in Terminal 5 of John F. Kennedy International Airport
    Hudson Wins Seven-year Contract to Open New Travel Convenience Store and Gameway Lounge in Terminal 5 of John F. Kennedy International Airport

    Hudson Wins Seven-year Contract to Open New Travel Convenience Store and Gameway Lounge in Terminal 5 of John F. Kennedy International Airport

    Hudson, part of Avolta, will enhance the travel experience in T5 through new shopping and entertainment across more than 1,360 ft2 of concessions space.

  • Hudson Will Grow Its Footprint by Nearly 9,000 Square Feet at Omaha’s Eppley Airfield under Newly Signed Contract
    Hudson Will Grow Its Footprint by Nearly 9,000 Square Feet at Omaha’s Eppley Airfield under Newly Signed Contract
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    Hudson Will Grow Its Footprint by Nearly 9,000 Square Feet at Omaha’s Eppley Airfield under Newly Signed Contract

    Hudson, part of Avolta, will open nine new retail stores and food and beverage outlets across nearly 13,900 square feet of the airport’s new terminal, significantly expanding its presence by nearly 9,000 square feet.

  • Hudson Names Lester Adams as Vice President of Business Development
    Hudson Names Lester Adams as Vice President of Business Development
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    Hudson Names Lester Adams as Vice President of Business Development

    Adams has joined the leadership team responsible for growing Hudson’s extensive network of travel convenience, specialty retail, and duty-free stores at airports and other travel venues throughout North America.

  • Avolta Awarded Contracts to Develop Retail and F&B Concessions for 11+ years in JFK International Airport’s Terminal 8
    Avolta Awarded Contracts to Develop Retail and F&B Concessions for 11+ years in JFK International Airport’s Terminal 8
    Exterior of Hudson's new store, iPorte.

    Avolta Awarded Contracts to Develop Retail and F&B Concessions for 11+ years in JFK International Airport’s Terminal 8

    On the heels of its recent contract win in JFK Terminal 6, Avolta will create a travel experience revolution in Terminal 8 through concepts that bring the world-renowned culture and flavor of New York City to the heart of the terminal through iconic culinary experiences, locally inspired retail, and hybrid concepts. The combined value of Avolta’s T6 and T8 wins corresponds to around +3% increase to the company’s revenue in the region.

  • Avolta Wins Significant Tender at John F. Kennedy International Airport — another large Contract Award of 2024 in North America
    Avolta Wins Significant Tender at John F. Kennedy International Airport — another large Contract Award of 2024 in North America

    Avolta Wins Significant Tender at John F. Kennedy International Airport — another large Contract Award of 2024 in North America

    In partnership with JFK Millennium Partners, Avolta companies Hudson and Dufry will set a new standard for travel retail in North America through the development of more than 2,600 m2 of reimagined space with an 18-year contract in JFK’s new, state-of-the-art terminal set to open in early 2026. Combined with earlier announced wins and renewals, this new win further strengthens Avolta’s leadership in the US travel retail and F&B market.

  • Avolta’s Hudson Signs Seven-year Contract with Pittsburgh International Airport to Open Six New Retail Stores
    Avolta’s Hudson Signs Seven-year Contract with Pittsburgh International Airport to Open Six New Retail Stores
    An artist's rendering of the front of a retail store called Champion City Sports that shows travelers shopping.

    Avolta’s Hudson Signs Seven-year Contract with Pittsburgh International Airport to Open Six New Retail Stores

    As part of PIT’s USD 1.57 billion Terminal Modernization Program, Hudson will grow its presence, opening new stores across 8,000 square feet of retail space that blends travel essentials and global brands with the spirit of Pittsburgh.

  • Avolta’s Hudson to Enhance the Passenger Experience at Salt Lake City International Airport with Additional Retail Stores under New Eight-year Contract
    Avolta’s Hudson to Enhance the Passenger Experience at Salt Lake City International Airport with Additional Retail Stores under New Eight-year Contract
    An artist rendering of a retail store called Utah National Parks with a graphic wall of a state park and interior space of clothing.

    Avolta’s Hudson to Enhance the Passenger Experience at Salt Lake City International Airport with Additional Retail Stores under New Eight-year Contract

    Hudson will develop over 2,200 square feet of retail space to include a travel convenience store and two locally inspired specialty retail stores — offering travelers more ways to enjoy their journey at ‘The New SLC’

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