{
  "id": 11608019,
  "title": "Mable Chan urges quick upgrade on 11 Skies project",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/mable-chan-urges-quick-upgrade-on-11-skies-project",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-03T05:18:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTHK News",
    "slug": "rthk-news",
    "url": "https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1872544-20261003.htm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan praised the completion of the 11 Skies project and expressed optimism that the Airport Authority can transform it into a premium tourism hub. The Airport Authority recently agreed to terminate its sublease of the 11 Skies development by April 1 next year. Speaking on a commercial radio program, Chan urged the authority to swiftly establish a clear plan and timeline for repositioning and redeveloping the relevant projects. She emphasized the need to elevate these projects into high-end, experiential tourism offerings that cater to the needs of transit passengers and align with the airport city's overall development strategy. Chan proposed setting up a dedicated subsidiary with a specialized team to address market demands and capacity requirements, particularly for transit passengers. This would facilitate the conversion of office space, retail, and dining areas into high-end tourism options featuring engaging activities, promoting a more cohesive approach to support the airport city's broader objectives. Chan highlighted the importance of aligning the redevelopment with the opening of Terminal 2 in December 2027 and the completion of phase two of the AsiaWorld-Expo in 2028, as well as accommodating driverless vehicles. Regarding the upcoming southbound yacht scheme, expected to launch this month, Chan noted that the government has been preparing berthing and onshore facilities. The Marine Department has established a real-time yacht movement monitoring system and designated five anchorage zones within Hong Kong waters. The Guangdong Maritime Safety Administration is closely collaborating with Hong Kong to enhance facilitation measures for yachts traveling between the two regions.",
  "summary": "Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan has welcomed the 11 Skies project handover and expressed hope that the Airport Authority can transform the mega complex into a high-end tourism destination. Her comments came after the Airport Authority reached an agreement with New World Development to terminate the sublease of the 11 Skies development project on April 1 next year. Speaking on a…",
  "key_points": [
    "Mable Chan praises 11 Skies project completion and tourism hub potential.",
    "Urges Airport Authority to create clear plan for redevelopment.",
    "Proposes dedicated subsidiary for high-end tourism projects."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Mable Chan's push for swift redevelopment of 11 Skies into a premium tourism hub signals a strategic shift to maximize airport city's potential and elevate Hong Kong's appeal to transit passengers.",
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      {
        "outlet": "RTHK English",
        "title": "Mable Chan urges quick upgrade on 11 Skies project",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/mable-chan-urges-quick-upgrade-on-11-skies-project-11613948",
        "published": "2026-10-03T05:18:06.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}