Hong Kong International Airport retail spaces available

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Three Hong Kong International Airport retail spaces are available for tender for a smart-living and audio/visual/electronic products concession.

All spaces are in Terminal 1 restricted areas – 102 sqm on Level 7 of Departures East Hall, South; 164 sqm on Level 7 of Departures East Hall, North; and 40 sqm on Level 6 of Departures South Concourse.

With air, sea and land links, Hong Kong International Airport is open round the clock, serving more than 100 airlines and 70.5 million passengers annually.

Tender requests must be accompanied with a non-refundable cashier’s order of HK$500 (US$64). Tender submissions must be in by August 31.

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What this means

Securing these Hong Kong International Airport retail spaces for smart-living and electronics represents a high-stakes play. While Dairy Queen is aggressively expanding with four new Hong Kong stores by 2026, and Kau Kee Food Factory opened its first retail branch in Mong Kok, airport retail is a distinct beast. The high footfall offers immense potential, but the HK$500 tender fee and the competitive market for tech goods means only established players with strong supply chains will thrive. This move will pressure general electronics retailers operating outside the airport, forcing them to re-evaluate their value proposition. The key will be the quality of the brands willing to commit to these high-rent, high-traffic locations. We await the announcement of the winning bids.

Minjun Park · Retail News Asia newsroom

Questions & Answers

What type of products are these retail spaces intended for?

The available retail spaces are designated for a concession selling smart-living and audio/visual/electronic products. This specific product category is a requirement for businesses submitting a tender.

Where exactly within Hong Kong International Airport are these retail spaces located?

All three spaces are in Terminal 1 restricted areas. One is 102 sqm on Level 7 of Departures East Hall, South, another is 164 sqm on Level 7 of Departures East Hall, North, and the third is 40 sqm on Level 6 of Departures South Concourse.

What is the deadline for submitting a tender application for these retail spaces?

All tender submissions for the retail spaces must be received by August 31. Applicants should ensure their requests are accompanied by the required non-refundable cashier's order before this date.

Is there a fee to request tender documents, and is it refundable?

Yes, tender requests must include a non-refundable cashier’s order of HK$500. This fee covers the cost associated with the tender process and will not be returned to applicants.

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