ITALY. Leading travel retail to dining player Avolta has extended its Italian airport presence with the opening of a Costa Coffee outlet and a Hudson convenience store at Venice Marco Polo Airport.
The openings mark Avolta’s debut at the airport and build on the company’s recent expansion in Veneto, following openings at Verona Valerio Catullo Airport, both managed by SAVE Group.
Avolta CEO Italy Massimiliano Santoro said: “Our first entry into Venice Marco Polo Airport is a clear example of how we are strengthening Avolta’s airport platform in Italy. This further bolsters our growth strategy in the country and our presence in the airport sector, where we have already opened nine outlets across various airports since the start of 2026.”
SAVE Group Marketing and Commercial Non Aviation Director Ilaria Grandin said: “We are pleased to welcome Avolta to Venice Marco Polo Airport.
“These new openings enhance the services available to our passengers, making the travel experience even more complete, international and attuned to travellers’ different needs, as part of our ongoing projects to develop and increase the airport’s commercial ecosystem in partnership with global operators.”
Avolta continues its collaboration with British coffee brand Costa Coffee at Venice Airport. Costa’s first store in Italy opened at Rome Fiumicino Airport in 2024. Complementing this outlet is Hudson, which offers books, newspapers and travel essentials. ✈
