The authority managing Hong Kong International Airport has taken over the retail and entertainment operations of 11 Skies from New World Development ahead of the opening of the second passenger terminal, the South China Morning Post has learned.Multiple sources said the Airport Authority had assumed control of key components of the 2.66 million sq ft retail and dining space, representing 70 per cent of the entire project. But it remains unclear if the authority has also taken over the rest of 570,000 sq ft of experiential entertainment space and 570,000 sq ft of grade A offices.The move marks a significantly reduced role for New World, which in 2018 won the rights to design, build and operate the HK$20 billion (US$2.5 billion) project.
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WED · 2026-05-13 · 11:46 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0513-75904
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Hong Kong Airport Authority takes over 11 Skies retail from New World: sources
The Airport Authority Hong Kong has taken over the retail and dining operations of the 11 Skies project from New World Development. This significant shift in control comes ahead of the opening of the airport's second passenger terminal.
Denise Tsang,Oscar LiuSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-05-13 · 11:46 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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The Airport Authority Hong Kong has taken over the retail and dining operations of the 11 Skies project from New World Development. This significant shift in control comes ahead of the opening of the airport's second passenger terminal. The Airport Authority has assumed management of approximately 70% of the 2.66 million square foot retail and dining space. It is currently unclear if the authority has also taken over the remaining entertainment and office components of the HK$20 billion development. New World Development had previously won the rights to design, build, and operate the project in 2018, but its role has now been substantially reduced.
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It remains unclear if the authority has taken over the experiential entertainment and office spaces.
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New World Development won the rights to design, build, and operate the HK$20 billion project in 2018.
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The Airport Authority assumed control of 70% of the 2.66 million sq ft retail and dining space.
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Hong Kong Airport Authority has taken over retail and entertainment operations of 11 Skies from New World Development.
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