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Experts predict that returning the 11 Skies project to the Airport Authority will boost Hong Kong’s aviation hub development by increasing foot traffic and adding attractions like entertainment venues. Perry Yiu Pak-leung, a board member of the authority, supports this move as part of the Skytopia blueprint, which aims to create an integrated destination with various amenities such as shopping, dining, and hospitality facilities. The blueprint includes projects like AsiaWorld-Expo Phase 2, featuring an indoor arena that can seat over 20,000 people, along with future yacht berths and additional infrastructure.

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The Hong Kong Airport Authority plans to take back control of the 11 Skies commercial project in April 2024, aiming to reposition it as a high-end tourism landmark with minimal public investment. This move is seen as a step towards developing an entertainment hub under the Skytopia blueprint, which envisions building a destination that includes shopping, dining, hospitality, business, and entertainment experiences. Perry Yiu Pak-leung, a board member of the authority, supports this decision, highlighting future developments such as Phase 2 of the AsiaWorld-Expo, featuring an indoor arena with over 20,000 seats, yacht berths, and other infrastructure to attract visitors. Transport chief Mable Chan also welcomed the initiative, noting that it aligns with the Airport City development strategy.

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Airport Authority board member and hospitality sector expert offer suggestions on how to increase footfall and attractions that will draw visitors Hong Kong airport authorities’ move to take back the massive 11 Skies mall project will catalyse the development of its aviation hub, a government adviser and a hospitality sector expert have said, calling for better access and immersive entertainment to attract footfall.

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🔮 Return of 11 Skies project to Airport Authority will spur hub development: experts

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Airport Authority board member and hospitality sector expert offer suggestions on how to increase footfall and attractions that will draw visitors Hong Kong airport authorities’ move to take back the massive 11 Skies mall project will catalyse the development of its aviation hub, a government adviser and a hospitality sector expert have said, calling for better access and immersive entertainment to attract footfall. asserted

adviser → offer → footfall

Perry Yiu Pak-leung, a board member of the authority, supported the move, saying it had been pushing other projects under the Skytopia blueprint, which envisions building a destination with shopping, dining, hospitality, business and entertainment experiences. asserted

which → support → experiences

He highlighted the AsiaWorld-Expo Phase 2 development, which includes an indoor arena with a seating capacity of over 20,000, as well as future yacht berths and other infrastructure and business activities under the blueprint. asserted

which → highlight → blueprint

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