The retailer and travel experience provider has secured a new contract for 26 F&B outlets at the airport
Avolta has expanded its offer at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport with the announcement of a new nine-year contract to operate 26 F&B outlets at the site. The deal will see renew its 22 existing outlets and open four new spaces.
The deal marks a “significant” expansion of the airport’s deal with Malaysia Airports, which owns Sabiha Gökçen International Airport. The two companies also have a retail partnership which runs until 2032.
Avolta President & CEO Europe, Middle East and Africa Luis Marin said: “It is a privilege to play a role in the development of Sabiha Gökçen Airport and we are delighted to build on the success of our existing F&B and travel retail partnerships with the landlord under our inclusive new company name, Avolta.
“As a united company, boasting expertise in both travel retail and F&B, we are dedicated to providing a more holistic offering to our valued partners and we are very happy to be able to showcase this commitment here in Türkiye.
“In line with Avolta’s Destination 2027 strategy, we have equipped the dining venues with traveler-centric technological solutions, including pre-ordering, order kiosks and other innovative solutions like Your Order Please, a QR-based ordering and payment platform, allowing us to meet our guests’ needs in innovative ways. Our well-established retail presence at Sabiha Gökçen Airport also grants us an opportunity to explore different hybrid concepts,combining our expertise across F&B and travel retail to reimagine the experience of travellers.”
The existing offer at the airport includes international brands like KFC and Starbucks, alongside local favourites 40 Degree Bar & Brewery and Karafirin. Two of the new locations will be additional Karafirin sites, while Turkish beer producer Anadolu Efes will also open a site.
Source: dfnionline