Airport Authority Hong Kong is bringing a new look to the West Hall of Terminal 1 at Hong Kong International Airport, welcoming 33 international retail brands, which are expected to begin operating by phases from the end of this year, and introducing the East to West Food Market with a broadened variety of gourmet options.

“With the new East to West Food Market and a wide range of exciting retail brands, the West Hall, which complements the offerings available in the East Hall of Terminal 1, provides another one-stop shopping and dining zone in a key nodal area of Hong Kong International Airport,” says Cissy Chan, executive director, commercial, Airport Authority Hong Kong.

The newly awarded retail licenses comprise major brand names in fashion, accessories and watches, packaged food, travel accessories and essentials, audio visual and electronics, and toys, gifts and souvenirs. New-comers to the airport include Calvin Klein, Furla, Kate Spade, Pandora, Paul & Shark, and Koi Kei Bakery from Macau. In addition, The Magic of Hong Kong Disneyland is introducing its first in-store interactive amusement at its outlet in the West Hall.

Spanning 1,497sqm, the East to West Food Market will feature a specially selected range of local, regional and international cuisines. Travellers will find Chinese fare offered by Michelin-rated Yung Kee Restaurant, Street Food MIC by Alvin Leung, Tai Hing Express, and Chinese noodles and congee specialist Chee Kei. Other international dining choices include Japanese ramen outlet Baikohken, O’Learys Bar & Restaurant, Korean-fusion food brand School Food, OldTown White Coffee, Burger King, and Mövenpick. www.hongkongairport.com