We harness our pioneering culture to make travel more enjoyable with bespoke offers and experiences. 

Lagardère Travel Retail aspires to weave moments of enjoyment into every passenger’s journey. We transform mundane waiting times into opportunities for discovery, craft spaces that inspire wonder, and curate experiences that resonate with individual preferences.   

To do so, we invest our world-class global expertise and local knowledge to bring tailor-made offers and experiences to life that benefit landlords and travelers alike. Our unique company culture enables our people to thrive in their work and exceed partners’ and travelers’ needs and expectations. Driven by passion, expertise, and teamwork, people are at the heart of our performance and the key of our success.    

As a French-based, international company inspired by our rich 170-year history, we support mobility in all forms, and today, our business model has become a benchmark in the industry thanks to our forward-thinking Three Business Lines model. Operating over 5,120 stores across Travel Essentials, Duty Free & Fashion and Foodservice in airports, railway stations and other concessions in 42 countries worldwide, we generated €6.6bn sales in 2023.  

As one of Switzerland's leading travel retailers, Lagardère Travel Retail Switzerland operates the Duty Free boutiques at Geneva International Airport, the fashion boutique The Fashion Gallery and the Swiss Confederation's only duty-free boutique for diplomats, in Geneva's international organizations district. We develop retail activities in Swiss travel destinations.

• We offer international catering concepts and concepts adapted to the local environment, such as "The Bloody Bar", our first catering concept located in the Cornavin train station.
• Lagardere Travel Retail Switzerland is a pioneer in CSR and inaugurated Lagardere Travel Retail's first eco-responsible Duty Free concept on the East wing of Geneva Airport.
• Lagardère Travel Retail Switzerland offers an increasingly attractive range of brands and products in all categories: perfumes & cosmetics, alcohol, wines, champagnes, tobacco, confectionery, gastronomy, fashion, souvenirs, electronics, toys and accessories.

Our subsidiary promotes Switzerland and its know-how internationally through a range of excellent Swiss products in confectionery, gastronomy, wines, spirits, fashion and souvenirs. We have over 40 local suppliers:

• When you visit us, immerse yourself in a unique taste experience as you explore the delights of Switzerland. From Stéphanie's exquisite honey in Geneva to Angelo Rime's handcrafted meringues and the Papinot brothers' beer in Geneva, each product tells a story about local micro-businesses and artisan know-how.
• Succumb to the pleasures of the palate with the excellent Gin du Vallon in Vaud, Absinthe Larusée in the Jura, or Ebner dried meat in Valais.
• For wine lovers, our selection includes the finest vintages from local winegrowers such as Cave de Genève, Jean-René Germanier, Rouvinez, Gilliard and Cave de la Côte. Let yourself be carried away by an organic offer in perfect harmony with Swiss nature.
• Swiss craftsmanship and tradition come to life on our shelves, thanks to family-run businesses and SMEs. From Zweifel potato chips in Aargau to renowned chocolates such as Villars, Kaegi and Ragusa, each product embodies the know-how handed down from generation to generation.
• Dive into authenticity with eaux-de-vie from Morand and Etter, explore the sophistication of cosmetics from Cellcosmet, Nescens and Mavala, and discover Henniez mineral water, a must-have in Switzerland.
• Iconic Swiss brands are not to be outdone, with Lindt, La Prairie, Mammut, Victorinox, Sigg, Caran d'Ache and Toblerone, each internationally renowned for excellence.

At Aelia Duty Free, we believe that every product and every experience tells a unique story. Share these moments with us through unique experiences: sample delicious chocolates, test your favorite cosmetics, explore the latest mountain fashion creations in your The Fashion Gallery boutique, or express your creativity on our Caran d'Ache coloring walls. The original bells that adorn our "Sense of place" areas are made with exceptional craftsmanship by the Roulin saddlery-foundry, located in Treyvaud in the canton of Fribourg.

Our commitment goes beyond products. We have forged strong links with the Swiss community by establishing partnerships with wine associations such as the Swisswine consortium, as well as with international organizations such as the UN, UNHCR and the Perception Change Project. Our stores offer a dedicated space to raise travelers' awareness of the issues championed by these organizations. At Aelia Duty Free, Genève Aéroport, every visit is an immersion in the richness of Switzerland. We are proud to share with you the authenticity and diversity of our magnificent country. Enjoy your trip!

We develop Travel Essentials activities in Swiss travel destinations, including the leading Relay brand and catering concepts adapted to the local environment.