Hong Kong opens bid for next Kai Tak Cruise Terminal operator with stricter KPIs
New term set to begin on June 1, 2028, with the winning bidder set to manage the facility for 10 years, with a possible five-year extension
The next operator of Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Cruise Terminal will manage the entire site, including public areas, and face financial penalties if it underperforms, according to a new government tender aimed at transforming the area into an attractive tourist destination.
Authorities on Wednesday launched an open tender for the next operator of the terminal in Kowloon, with the new term set to begin on June 1, 2028.
The winning bidder will manage the facility for 10 years, with a possible five-year extension subject to performance review.
A government source said that bidders would have five months to submit proposals before an operator was chosen by the end of 2026.
A spokesman for the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau said: “The smooth operation of the [terminal] is vital to attracting more cruise ships to berth in Hong Kong and promoting the development of the industry in the city.
“The government is also committed to elevating the function of the [terminal] as a cruise terminal for all and making good use of the terminal facilities.”