Sun Hung Kai Properties Limited (SHKP) announced that The Royal Garden Kowloon East has officially opened, marking the successful completion of one of the most significant hotel repositioning projects undertaken in Tseung Kwan O in recent years and establishing the property as the newest landmark in Kowloon East. The hotel was earlier renamed from Crowne Plaza Hong Kong Kowloon East and underwent a comprehensive renovation.

The project transforms a traditional business hotel into a contemporary urban resort complemented with business traveller amenities. It benefited from the evolving demographics of one of Hong Kong's fastest-growing residential districts through a carefully designed repositioning strategy. The repositioning also unlocks new revenue streams and deepens collaboration with SHKP’s neighbouring retail and residential portfolios to build a family-vacation, pet-friendly, business, and lifestyle hub in the district.

At the opening ceremony, SHKP Chairman and Managing Director Raymond Kwok said: “Over the past decade, Tseung Kwan O has grown into a vibrant community. To gain a deeper understanding of the changing needs of the local communities and overseas visitors, we conducted in-depth market research and analysis. The insights gained led us to introduce the 'Urban Resort' concept to The Royal Garden Kowloon East, creating an urban oasis where young families and multi-generational households can unwind and spend time together. Our goal is to offer thoughtful, versatile services that consistently exceed expectations.”

A Strategic Repositioning Aligned with Tseung Kwan O's Growth Trajectory

As Tseung Kwan O attracts more young families, dual-income households and pet owners, demand has grown for multi-generational travel, lifestyle dining and leisure experiences. The traditional business hotel model could no longer fully meet customers’ expectations. Furthermore, as Hong Kong’s first Chinese medicine hospital opened in Tseung Kwan O earlier, the district has also become a healthcare and wellness destination, drawing patients, accompanying family members and visiting healthcare professionals, all of whom require quality accommodation and support facilities close by.

The repositioning strategy broadens the hotel’s guest base from corporate travellers to staycationers, MICE groups, food lovers, wellness and medical visitors, and pet owners. This not only helps boost overall occupancy rates but also attracts high-value customer segments.

Unrivalled Connectivity: A Complete Transport Network at the Doorstep

The hotel enjoys a prime location in the heart of Tseung Kwan O, with sheltered indoor direct access to MTR Tseung Kwan O Station and a major bus terminus next door. It also adjoins the Central Kowloon Bypass, offering a direct link to Yau Ma Tei and substantially reducing cross-city driving times. Kai Tak Sports Park just is around 15 minutes away by car, putting world-class sporting events, concerts and major happenings within easy reach. Cross-boundary coaches to the Mainland depart from the doorstep, while complimentary shuttle services connect guests to Hong Kong West Kowloon Station and the Airport Express Kowloon Station, enabling seamless High Speed Rail journeys to over 110 Mainland destinations or a direct Airport Express ride to the Hong Kong International Airport. The result is exceptional convenience, making the hotel the ultimate lifestyle base connecting all districts of Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area.

Reconfigured Spaces with Spacious Rooms

The former food and beverage facilities on the first and second floors have been converted into retail leasing space, introducing a wider range of services. Guest rooms, meeting venues and the outdoor gardens have also been comprehensively reconfigured to serve family, pet-friendly and lifestyle guests.

The hotel's 366 contemporary guest rooms and suites are generously proportioned, ranging from the 36-square-metre entry-level Urban Oasis Room to the signature Horizon Retreat Villa, complete with private outdoor gardens and fully pet-friendly amenities. New room types include children's themed rooms, the Family Fortress Room with bunk beds accommodating up to four guests, and the Sunset Terrace Suite with its expansive terrace for evening views.

The upgraded Diamond Rooms are purpose-designed for corporate meetings, banquets and weddings. In the lobby, Fine Foods Lounge brings the much-loved recipes of The Royal Garden Cake Shop in Tsim Sha Tsui, including its renowned palmiers, to the district. On Level 47, rooftop Italian restaurant Ponentino, a reimagining of the renowned Sabatini Ristorante Italiano, serves refined cuisine.

Deepening Synergies Across SHKP's Retail Network and Stakeholders

The opening of the hotel is an integral part of SHKP's Tseung Kwan O retail ecosystem rather than a standalone hotel launch. 

Jenny Chan, Senior Vice President of the Hotel Division at SHKP, said: “The transformation of The Royal Garden Kowloon East creates a refreshing new urban resort experience and demonstrates the Group’s firm confidence in the long-term development of Hong Kong and of Tseung Kwan O. The hotel will work hand in hand with the Group’s malls in the district, integrating closely with the surrounding commercial ecosystem to build a lifestyle destination for local families and visitors alike. With its pet-friendly facilities and diverse leisure offerings, it adds a new dimension to Tseung Kwan O's lifestyle appeal.”

She added, “As Tseung Kwan O continues to develop, the district is home to major community and infrastructure anchors, including the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and Hong Kong’s first Chinese Medicine Hospital, the Tseung Kwan O Marriage Registry and the Tseung Kwan O Sports Ground. Together, these facilities will continue to drive diverse, year-round demand for accommodation from business, academic, family and event-related visitors. A key distinguishing feature of the hotel is its children’s play area and generous outdoor spaces, designed specifically for family guests, alongside a range of wellness experiences catering to today’s growing appetite for a healthy lifestyle. With its unique locational advantages, the Royal Garden Kowloon East serves not only traditional business and leisure travellers, but also family travellers, groups of friends and relatives, and pet-loving households. We look forward to the hotel becoming a landmark urban resort in Kowloon East while carrying forward The Royal Garden's hallmark service quality and warmth.”

Johnny Cheung, General Manager of The Royal Garden Kowloon East, added: "Today’s travellers look for warmth, for experiences, and for spaces that accommodate their lifestyles — whether that’s a weekend staycation, a multi-generational family trip, a wedding celebration, a wellness getaway, or a holiday with their pets. We are set to become Kowloon East's new landmark and the ultimate lifestyle base.”

由新鴻基地產發展有限公司（新地）冠名贊助、國際青少年創科教育協會主辦的「新鴻基地產國際青少年創科教育大賽 2026」（IYSEC）頒獎典禮已於日前圓滿舉行。今屆賽事以「AI競未來」為主題，鼓勵學生探索人工智能及創新科技的應用，共吸引超過500間幼稚園及中小學、逾6,000名學生參與，為香港具代表的學界創科賽事之一。賽事今年更進一步拓展至粵港澳大灣區，於廣州、佛山及澳門增設分站賽，促進區內青少年創科交流。

頒獎典禮獲社會各界支持，由中央人民政府駐香港特別行政區聯絡辦公室新界東區事務部郭岸喆副部長、立法會黃永威議員、新鴻基地產執行董事郭基泓、香港理工大學專業進修學院（PolyU SPEED）院長陳繼宇博士，以及國際青少年創科教育協會創會主席蔡健瑋擔任主禮嘉賓，吸引超過1,200名師生及家長出席，共同見證學生的創科成果。

新鴻基地產執行董事郭基泓表示：「新地很高興冠名贊助今屆國際青少年創科教育大賽。隨著國家科技發展一日千里，今次賽事為6,000名學生提供寶貴平台，將STEM知識轉化為實際應用，並為未來投身創科發展奠定基礎。特別高興見到今屆賽事擴展至大灣區多個城市舉行，深化區域創科教育交流與合作。新地一直積極投資科技基建，推動產學研合作，建設全港最大規模的數據中心和太陽能發電網絡，並將創新科技融入業務，廣泛應用於綜合會員計劃The Point、物業管理以至建築規劃等範疇，以提升顧客體驗、工作效率及安全水平。期望今次大賽的得獎同學保持對科技與創新的熱誠，未來更可以為香港與國家創科發展作出貢獻。」

國際青少年創科教育協會創會主席蔡健瑋表示：「我們非常榮幸今年能與冠名贊助商新鴻基地產攜手合作，共同全力培育本港及大灣區的創科新星 。今年我們成功將賽事走出香港，早前已於廣州、佛山、澳門等大灣區核心城市設立分站賽，優勝學生更於 7 月 18 日參加在香港浸會大學舉行的大灣區總決賽與香港區優勝學生同場競賽交流，藉此打破地域界限。協會作為2026世界機器人大會青少年機器人設計與資訊素養大賽（內地大型白名單賽事）香港賽區協辦單位，我們亦開始研究如何讓賽事與內地白名單賽事接軌。來屆賽事適逢香港回歸祖國三十周年，賽事亦會以此及香港如何以科技連結國家「十五五」規劃發展作為主題，培育兼具國際與國家視野的創科接班人。」

本屆參賽作品題材多元，不少作品兼具創意與實用性，展現學生運用科技與創意解決實際問題的能力。例如有學生研發衣櫃管理應用程式，利用 AI 影像辨識技術分析新購衣物與現有衣物的相似程度，鼓勵理性消費；亦有隊伍設計「智能急救箱」，結合人工智能鏡頭及雲端定位技術，提供求救定位、病歷記錄、藥物提醒及急救支援等功能，協助使用者在緊急情況下作出適切應對。

作為全港唯一同時涵蓋七大比賽類別、共15項前沿科技項目的大型學界創科賽事，「新鴻基地產國際青少年創科教育大賽2026」被譽為學界「創科奧運會」。賽事涵蓋幼稚園至中學不同學習階段，並設有中國航天衛星應用、人工智能、物聯網、編程、機械人、無人機及數碼藝術等項目，全面展現學生在創新科技領域的創意與實踐成果。除個人獎及隊際獎外，大會亦設有各項校際獎項、「全能學校大獎」、「全能學生大獎」及「卓越教師大獎」，表揚表現傑出的學生、學校及教師。

本屆賽事獲超過50個辦學團體、校長會、高等院校及專業機構支持，包括香港理工大學專業進修學院、香港浸會大學跨學科本科課程部、香港專業教育學院（李惠利）、香港教育工作者聯會及香港電腦教育學會等。各項賽事於2026年4月至7月期間，分別在香港理工大學西九龍校園、香港浸會大學、香港專業教育學院（李惠利）及全港16區協辦小學舉行。
 

Sun Hung Kai Properties Limited (SHKP) today announced its 2025/26 annual results.

During the year under review, the global economic outlook remained uncertain due to persistent regional conflicts and high energy prices. Despite a challenging operating environment, SHKP continued to achieve growth by delivering high-quality and customer-centric properties, enhancing its diversified property investment portfolio, and upholding prudent financial management. 

In Hong Kong property sales, the Group recorded attributable contracted sales of about HK$38.1 billion. Major contributors included SIERRA SEA of Sai Sha Residences, and Cullinan Sky and Cullinan Harbour in Kai Tak. Sai Sha Residences, in particular, received an overwhelming response, with over 3,000 units sold in 10 months. The Group plans to launch SIERRA SEA Phase 2C in Sai Sha, and Phase 1A of the Tung Shing Lei project, which is located close to YOHO Mall in Yuen Long, by the end of this year. In the first half of next year, the Group plans to launch a new project in Tai Wai, Phase 1 of the Kwu Tung North project, a project near MTR City One Station in Sha Tin and Phase 1B of the Tung Shing Lei project in Yuen Long.  

As to the Northern Metropolis, the Group is demonstrating its support with concrete actions through eight projects in the area. Providing approximately 10,000 residential units alongside commercial and transport amenities, these projects will help transform the area into a place good for living, working, learning and travelling. In addition, the Group has provided several sites in the Northern Metropolis, free of charge, for developing transitional housing, Light Public Housing and other community projects. The Northern Metropolis will drive the growth of various industries, with the University Town serving as one of the key engines for innovation and technology development. The Group will continue to closely monitor the developments in the area and actively explore potential opportunities.

The Group’s diversified property investment portfolio continued to generate stable and substantial recurring income. Over the years, the Group has focused on advancing the strategic development of West Kowloon, one of the few locations in the world that combines “air-plus-rail” connectivity with top-tier commercial developments in the city centre. International Gateway Centre (IGC), a world-class project atop the High Speed Rail West Kowloon terminus, was completed during the year and has emerged as an ideal choice for major corporations. The office tower located closest to the harbourfront was handed over to anchor tenant UBS in early 2026. Renowned insurance and financial companies and multinational corporations, including AXA, are gradually taking possession of their premises. IGC’s podium mall, officially named Stage IGC, is scheduled to open in phases from the end of 2026. Another Group project in the vicinity, Artist Square Towers (AST) in the West Kowloon Cultural District, is scheduled for completion in 2027. The project has secured global financial services firm J.P. Morgan as an anchor tenant. Against a backdrop of limited new supply of Super Grade-A office space in Hong Kong over the next few years, both IGC and AST are expected to provide high-quality, brand-new office space to meet tenants’ upgrading and expansion needs.

Upon their completion, IGC and AST will join International Commerce Centre (ICC), two luxury hotels and retail premises to form a commercial cluster of around 8 million square feet in West Kowloon, generating significant synergies and further advancing the district’s status as a major hub of financial services, asset and wealth management, art and culture, retail, leisure and entertainment.

During the year, the Group’s retail portfolio achieved growth in tenant sales and maintained high occupancy through swift adaptation to market trends and ongoing refinement of its tenant mix. In addition to Stage IGC, the rebranded The ANGLE in Kowloon East was another project launched by the Group. Tenants are progressively opening their stores.

SHKP’s integrated loyalty programme The Point, which has over 3.4 million members, registered a 27% year-on-year growth in overall member spending. VIP programme The Point Gold recorded an even stronger growth in spending and an almost 40% jump in membership. The Group will further enhance exclusive privileges for The Point Gold members, including introducing VIP lounges at YOHO Mall in Yuen Long and Stage IGC in West Kowloon. 

As regards Mainland property business, the Group achieved attributable contracted sales of about RMB2.2 billion. The Group’s major shopping malls recorded stable growth in tenant sales. ITC Mall in Shanghai, which is scheduled to open in phases from the second half of 2026, is expected to complement the ITC office towers and hotel Andaz Shanghai ITC. Leasing activities at ITC Tower B, the tallest building in Puxi, are ongoing while tenants are gradually taking possession of their premises. 

During the year, in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, the Group increased its stakes in the igc mall in Guangzhou and Conrad Guangzhou hotel from one-third to full ownership. The two properties form part of the Tianhui Plaza in Guangzhou’s Zhujiang New Town CBD. Leveraging their prime locations, mature operations and stable income streams, the Group will capitalize on the benefits of unified ownership to further enhance their business performance and overall asset value. 

Looking ahead, the Group has full confidence in the long-term prospects of the nation and Hong Kong. Under the National 15th Five-Year Plan, Hong Kong strives to strengthen its role as an international centre for finance, trade, maritime, aviation, and innovation and technology. Hong Kong’s first five-year plan, which serves as a strategic blueprint for the city’s economic development, is set to consolidate its position as an international asset and wealth management centre while reinforcing its role as a “super connector” and “super value-adder”. To seize these opportunities, the Group will continue to develop landmark projects, and provide modern and customer-centric properties and services that contribute to economic growth and social progress.