Luxury brands bet on growth as well-heeled tourists flock to Hong Kong events

South China Morning Post Economic ImpactNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Wynna WongMarch 23, 2026 at 03:30 AM
Luxury brands bet on growth as well-heeled tourists flock to Hong Kong events

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Luxury brands are expanding their presence in Hong Kong, particularly at the K11 Musea shopping center in Tsim Sha Tsui, anticipating growth driven by returning tourists. Over 60 new brands, largely luxury labels, will occupy the mall as part of a renovation covering 30% of its retail space. Brands like Audemars Piguet, Prada, and Saint Laurent are among those opening or expanding flagship stores, some with VIP services. K11 Hong Kong's CEO, Horace Lam, attributes this expansion to international brands' confidence in Hong Kong's tourism recovery and its ability to attract high-spending visitors drawn to events and experiences. The mall expects rents for the revamped stores to increase significantly.

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The tenant overhaul covers about 30 per cent of K11 Musea's retail space.

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More than 60 new brands, mostly luxury labels, will move into K11 Musea.

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Visitors are coming not just for shopping but for concerts, exhibitions and other experiences.

quote — Horace Lam, CEO of K11 Hong Kong90% confidence

The expansion reflected confidence among international brands in the city’s tourism recovery.

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Operators expect rents for the revamped stores to rise by double digits.

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luxury brands 100% hong kong 90% tourism recovery 80% retail sector 70% high-quality visitors 60% shopping centre 60% tenant overhaul 50% k11 musea 50% vip clients 40%

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