Airport Authority Hong Kong calls tenders for liquor & tobacco and perfume & cosmetics concessions

HONG KONG, CHINA. Airport Authority Hong Kong has issued a Request for Proposals for liquor & tobacco and perfume and cosmetics concessions – two of Asia’s and the world’s most prestigious airport retail businesses – at Hong Kong International Airport.

The incumbents are China Duty Free Group-led Duty Zero by cdf (liquor & tobacco) and The Shilla Duty Free (perfumes & cosmetics). 

At stake in liquor & tobacco are ten stores spanning around 36,000sq ft, while the P&C opportunity features seven stores in 41,000sq ft of space, across terminals 1 and 2. 

The blue-chip retail opportunities are certain to attract strong global interest; Duty Zero by cdf above, Beauty & You by The Shilla Duty Free below {Images: Martin Moodie, September 2026}

Current contracts expire in September 2027. Term length for the next set of contracts is anticipated at eight to ten years each. 

Airport Authority Hong Kong said, “Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) presents a unique business opportunity for travel retail operators in this prestigious aviation hub in Asia.

“HKIA is a world-class international transport hub with extensive air, sea and land links as well as round-the-clock facilities.  Through offering premium products and services, the Authority strives to provide the best shopping experience for our passengers.” 

The Moodie Davitt Report Founder & Chairman Martin Moodie pictured with Airport Authority Hong Kong Director of Retail and Property Development Alby Tsang late last month at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA). Look out for our story on other exciting developments across the vast HKIA estate, coming soon.

The closing date for this tender is 5 January 2027 at 16:00 (Hong Kong Time).  

The tender documents are available for download at the Airport Authority’s electronic tendering system – ePROS Website (http://epros.hkairport.com).

Potential tenderers must hold a valid Registered Account as ‘Retailers/ F&B Operators’ and pay a fee of HK$50,000 (non-refundable) for each tender to access the corresponding documents. For account registration details, please refer to the ePROS Website.

*Look out for The Moodie View, Martin Moodie’s analysis of the dual opportunity, coming soon.

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