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Recently confirming the award of a nine-year contract for 26 food & beverage (F&B) stores at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Avolta is renewing its existing 22 F&B stores and introducing four additional F&B locations to the airport.

Walter Seib, CEO Northern, Central and Eastern Europe, Avolta said: "This tender win marks a significant milestone, as we enter into a new long-term partnership with Flughafen Köln/Bonn GmbH. We are honored to be identified as their preferred partner, and are thankful for the opportunity to bring our expertise in food and beverage to Cologne Bonn Airport. It is a great example of our Destination 2027’s strategy for growth in EMEA, with a focus on long-term partnerships in areas where we can leverage our existing presence. A big thanks also goes out to the Avolta team whose collaborative efforts were vital to us securing this significant contract. Our aim is to transform the experience of travelers passing through Cologne Bonn Airport over the next ten years, and make travelers happier.”
“The new partnership with Avolta is a milestone and will permanently change the face of the airport," says Thilo Schmid, Chairman of the Managing Board at Flughafen Köln/Bonn GmbH. "The versatile concepts for a total of 17 gastronomic areas are part of a completely new retail and gastronomy concept in the terminals, with an unmistakable regional connection to our destination. We are proud to have won the renowned company Autogrill under the umbrella of the globally active Avolta AG as a new partner of Flughafen Köln/Bonn GmbH as part of a Europe-wide tendering process, whose innovative plans reflect our idea of the future design of our airport in the best possible way.”
The 17 new F&B stores will open in Terminals 1 and 2 of Cologne Bonn Airport, establishing a retail footprint of approximately 3800 m². Travelers will discover a range of proprietary stores, including Brewgate, Le Crobag, and Two Tigers, as well as iconic franchise brands including Burger King, Espresso House and Simit Saray amongst others. Avolta’s offering will include quick service restaurants and grab & go solutions, supported by digital kiosks and Order & Pay systems via QR code, to make ordering more efficient for travelers with less time. Travelers looking for a quiet space to wind down or work between flights can enjoy table service restaurants like Terracotta or heritage restaurant Früh bis Spät, which serves local Kölsch beer.
-----About Cologne Bonn Airport
Cologne Bonn Airport is one of the most important commercial airports in Germany. In 2023, around 9.8 million passengers used the airport. Around 870,000 tonnes of air cargo were handled here. Every year, more than 120 destinations in Europe and beyond are served. 
The Airport lies at the heart of one of the biggest import and export regions in Europe. Cologne Bonn Airport is a major economic factor and one of the biggest places of employment in the region. Climate protection and sustainability are an important part of the corporate strategy. By 2045 at the latest, the airport intends to be completely carbon neutral. 

Freda Cheung, President & CEO of Avolta’s APAC region, said, "APAC is a region where we recognize, and are pursuing, great growth opportunities, and it is wonderful to be taking such great steps here in India. Our new partnership with Noida International Airport, a brand new player in India’s booming air travel sector, is one of these successful steps of regional growth in a country where we offer both travel retail and F&B. An exciting opportunity to take our expertise and partner in the development of an airport from the beginning. We are honored to have been selected as an F&B partner, and look forward to the journey ahead, making travelers happier with eight new dining outlets. Our team meticulously crafted a portfolio of brands that fuses global excellence with a local touch, we look forward to realizing a successful partnership and to exceeding your expectations."
Mr. Christoph Schnellmann, Chief Executive Officer, Noida International Airport, said, “We are excited to welcome Avolta as our F&B partners, as we continue to build the customer experience at Noida International Airport. Together, we aim to curate an impressive array of offerings with local flavours along with global cuisine, ensuring an appropriate balance that caters to diverse appetites. We’re excited to welcome passengers to come and savour the finest international and local cuisine at the airport. Our emphasis remains on establishing a strong connection with the passengers and providing diverse offerings that cater to everyone’s needs and preferences.
Present in more than ten countries, and with operations spanning 35 years, Avolta is actively growing in the APAC region line with its Destination 2027 strategy. Underpinned by growth in domestic and intra-regional travel, the region represents the fastest growing travel market; a place that Avolta is ready to play an important role. Operating in India since 2008, the company has built a strong and distinguished reputation with travel retail and F&B, operating across locations in Delhi, Hyderabad and Bangalore, with local business development continuing to gain momentum.  
Avolta’s presence in Noida International Airport is faithful to its mission to make travelers happier, with a curated F&B selection serving up a mix of globally-loved brands with distinctly local flavors. With these outlets, passengers will find a place to kick back and relax before their flight, or convenient spots to grab and go on the move, ensuring that travel is not just about the destinations, but also about the delicious memories you savor along the journey.
-----About Noida International Airport 
Noida International Airport (IATA code - DXN) will connect the greater Delhi area and Western Uttar Pradesh with other cities in India and the world. This world-class airport will combine Swiss efficiency and Indian hospitality to offer rich experiences and comprehensive commercial attractions and services to its passengers.NIA will be the first airport in its class in India to achieve net zeroemissions, setting a new standard for sustainable airport operations.
 
The first phase of the Noida International Airport, featuring one runway and one terminal, will have the capacity to handle traffic of 12 million passengers annually. Upon completion of all four development phases, the airport will be able to cater to 70 million passengers per year.
 

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