Avolta expands presence to Tunisia with fifteen stores 

TUNISIA – Avolta, a global retail company, has opened fifteen duty-free stores in five major airports in Tunisia.

The new contract win for Avolta results in store openings across most of Tunisia’s major airports, serving nearly 80% of the country’s air traffic.

 Avolta’s 15 new duty-free stores offer various duty-free categories, including perfumes and cosmetics, liquor, food, and confectionery. 

 The stores feature Avolta’s exclusive concepts, such as Mind, Body & Soul, and Haute Parfumerie, which are designed to meet travellers’ growing demand for wellness products and bespoke fragrance experiences.

Luis Marin, President and CEO of Avolta’s Europe, Middle East, and Africa Region, said, “With Tunisia, we are entering one of the most important duty-free markets in Africa while building our presence in the main tourist destinations bordering the Mediterranean Sea.”

 In line with the company’s Destination 2027 strategy, Avolta is expanding its geographic presence by collaborating with the Tunisian Civil Aviation and Airports Authority.

 The Tunisian Civil Aviation and Airports Authority (OACA) noted: “We are proud to have partnered with the leading global travel experience player Avolta to improve the travel experience for millions of passengers, offering unmatched service and convenience.’’

 This expansion aligns with Avolta’s ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) strategy, which focuses on creating sustainable travel experiences, respecting the planet, empowering people, and engaging local communities. 

The partnership between Avolta and the Tunisian Civil Aviation and Airports Authority (OACA) is expected to enhance passengers’ travel experiences by offering unmatched service and convenience. 

It will also boost Avolta’s market presence and contribute to the local economy through job creation and increased tourism-related revenue.

Avolta is a travel retail specialist that operates duty-free food, beverages, and convenience stores across various travel hubs, including airports, motorways, cruises, and railways, under renowned brands like Autogrill, Colombian Emeralds International, Dufry, Duty-Free Shop, Hudson, and World Duty-Free. 

The company has a significant presence in over 1,000 locations across 73 countries.