Costa Coffee has ventured into the Italian market with the opening of its first retail store at Fiumicino Airport.
The coffeehouse chain collaborated with Avolta, a global travel retailer operating in 64 countries, to inaugurate the store.
Situated in the airport’s non-Schengen zone, the new store offers Costa’s signature coffees alongside a variety of locally sourced artisanal delicacies.
The collaboration between Avolta and Costa Coffee symbolizes a strategic step to expand the Costa Coffee brand into new and unexplored territory.
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Massimiliano Santoro, CEO of Avolta Italy F&B, expressed delight in partnering with Costa Coffee, a prominent international entity. He emphasized the company’s dedication to evolving its offerings and utilizing global partnerships to provide travelers with an exceptional experience.
“We extend our gratitude to Aeroporti di Roma for hosting our new venue, where we enhance our presence in Italy’s most significant airport. Here, we engage with a diverse array of travelers daily, providing solutions tailored to their every need, taste, and trend.”
At the grand opening of the store, visitors enjoyed a captivating Latte Art Show and got to indulge in a variety of delicious food and drink offerings from Costa Coffee.
In addition to Costa’s signature coffees, the store’s menu features traditional Italian espresso and cappuccinos, an array of refreshing cold beverages, and plant-based options.
The selection extends to a variety of pastries like croissants, cakes, and muffins, alongside savory options such as wraps, sandwiches, and bagels.
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Sam O’Brien, Managing Director of Costa Coffee EMENA, expressed, “The opening of our first store in Italy is truly exhilarating. It was the Costa brothers’ passion for Italian coffee and their quest to find it in their adopted home, England, that sparked the inception of Costa Coffee.”
“Every day, their Italian heritage as well as entrepreneurial spirit inspire us to create fresh coffee experiences for coffee aficionados.”
“We are thrilled to collaborate with Avolta in Fiumicino, enriching the journeys of travelers to and from Italy by imparting our Italian heritage to new customers.”