Miami International Airport Accelerates Retail Transformation with Hudson
EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey (Feb. 26, 2026) – Hudson, part of global travel retail and food & beverage player Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL), today announced a 12-year contract extension at Miami International Airport (MIA). The agreement secures Hudson’s presence at the international gateway during a time of significant renovation and expansion, with plans to reimagine its nearly 40 retail stores across the North, Central, and South terminals.
“Hudson has been a valued partner in delivering the award-winning shopping experience travelers expect at Miami International Airport,” said Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. “This 12-year contract extension reflects our shared commitment to exceptional customer service, innovation, and quality as we welcome millions of visitors to our community each year. As we advance our $9-billion modernization of MIA over the next five to 10 years, we look forward to continuing and expanding this partnership to help shape a world-class airport for the future.”
Hudson’s renewed investment is part of MIA’s sweeping $9-billion Modernization in Action (M.I.A.) capital improvement and maintenance program, reinforcing a decades-long partnership dedicated to enhancing the passenger experience. As the airport prepares to welcome more than 77 million travelers by 2040, Hudson will play a strategic role in transforming the global hub, introducing next-generation retail concepts and digital innovation that support MIA’s growth and evolution.
“Hudson has built a longstanding, successful partnership with MIA, and we appreciate the confidence Miami-Dade County and the Miami-Dade Aviation Department have placed in us,” said Steve Johnson, President and CEO, North America, Avolta. “This extension allows us to reimagine the retail experience with new stores and digital engagement, strengthening our leadership in travel retail while enhancing the journey for millions of travellers who pass through MIA each year.”
Hudson operates its MIA travel retail stores with five small business partners: Corliss Stone-Littles, LLC (Corliss Stone-Littles), Premier Travel Solutions Inc. (Aime Alberni and Patricia Amaro), SF Airport Retail, LLC (Ray Kayal and Chris Korge), Tarra Enterprises, Inc. (Tarra L. Pressy), and Tinsley Family Concessions, Inc. (George Tinsley).
About Miami International Airport
Miami International Airport, America’s busiest airport for international freight and the second busiest for international passengers, is receiving an unprecedented investment of $9 billion in capital improvements and maintenance upgrades. MIA offers more flights to Latin America and the Caribbean than any other U.S. airport and is also the leading economic engine for Miami-Dade County and the state of Florida, generating business revenue of $181 billion and approximately 60 percent of all international visitors to Florida annually.