CHILE. Leading global travel experience player Avolta has opened a 950sq m duty-paid walk-through store at Santiago International Airport, extending its presence at the Chilean gateway.
The store in Terminal 1 (domestic) showcases Avolta’s best-selling products across perfumes & cosmetics, wines & spirits, confectionery and fashion & accessories.
The shop houses a dedicated space for brand activations, which Avolta said creates “a vibrant and immersive environment enriched by digital screens displaying targeted promotions that increase brand visibility and engage customers on a deeper level”. A tasting area invites guests to sample from the store’s wide assortment.
Avolta General Manager South America Ariel Moscardi commented: “We are happy to unveil our newest store to travellers, enhancing their experience in one of the most important airports in Chile, where we already operate a portfolio of duty-free, duty-paid and convenience stores.
“In line with the company’s Destination 2027 strategy to revolutionise the travel experience, our multi-channel approach is centred on flexibility and responsiveness to local market demands, enhancing digital engagement through innovative technologies to cater to the evolving preferences of travellers.
“We will keep working together with [airport company] Nuevopudahuel to deliver the best possible experience to passengers at Santiago International Airport. I would like to thank everyone at Avolta who has been involved in bringing this store to life.”
Nuevopudahuel Head Commercial Grace Torres said: “Our Commercial Department is extremely thankful for Avolta’s commitment, dedication and professionalism shown in this project. We appreciated the high level of quality and detail. We are convinced that this new store will be a great attraction for our passengers, since the commercial space will not only offer a renewed and modern shopping experience, but will also be a meeting point, with an innovative design and first-class services.”
In 2023, Santiago International Airport welcomed more than 13 million domestic and over 9 million international passengers. ✈
