Awards and Recognition - The company was awarded "SKYTRAX Best Regional Airport in China" and "Best Airport in the Asia-Pacific Region in 2018 (15–25 Million Passengers)"[7] - The Group received 45 provincial and ministerial-level awards in 2018, including 6 international awards and 12 national awards, achieving a dual breakthrough in quantity and quality[108] - Meilan Airport received multiple awards in 2017 and 2018, including the First Place of ASQ Award for Best Airport in the World by Size 15–25 Million Passengers, highlighting its service quality recognition[140] Company Development and Structure - Regal International Airport Group Company Limited was incorporated on December 28, 2000, and listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on November 18, 2002[6] - The company has transitioned from "Hainan Meilan International Airport Company Limited" to "HNA Infrastructure Company Limited" and finally to "Regal International Airport Group Company Limited" in 2018[6] - The company has a comprehensive governance structure with various committees overseeing audit, remuneration, and strategy[10] - The governance structure of the company is well-established, with clear divisions of responsibilities among the Board members[188] Financial Performance - In 2018, the company's revenue reached RMB 1,703,824, representing a 15.92% increase from RMB 1,469,855 in 2017[13] - The net profit attributable to shareholders was RMB 622,041, marking a 28.40% increase compared to RMB 484,440 in 2017[13] - The EBITDA for 2018 was RMB 1,143,377, which is a 22.60% increase from RMB 932,598 in 2017[13] - The Group's total revenue for 2018 was RMB 1,703,824,329, representing a year-on-year increase of 15.92%[24] - Revenue from aviation business amounted to RMB 915,055,718, an increase of 10.68% compared to 2017[25] - Revenue from non-aviation business reached RMB 788,768,611, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 22.65% and accounting for 46.29% of total revenue[32] Operational Highlights - The passenger throughput for 2018 reached 24.1236 million, a 6.81% increase from 22.5848 million in 2017[18] - The cargo and mail volume increased to 324,697.50 tons in 2018, an 8.53% increase from 299,178.50 tons in 2017[18] - The number of new routes added by Meilan Airport in 2018 was 85, including 70 domestic and 15 international routes[30] - The Phase II expansion project of Meilan Airport is expected to be operational in 2019, enhancing its capacity as a regional aviation hub[33] Strategic Goals and Initiatives - The company aims to develop in a higher quality, more efficient, and more sustainable direction, aligning with the "One Belt and One Road" initiative[4] - The company has a strategic goal to form an investment management group with asset management as the core[4] - The company plans to deepen cooperation with domestic and foreign airports to expand its aviation market and enhance operational efficiency[51] - The company will continue to implement the "13th Five-Year" Development Plan and the "One Belt and One Road" initiatives to drive growth[51] Safety and Compliance - The company successfully completed its 20th year of safety operations as of December 31, 2018[23] - The company is committed to maximizing the use of existing resources and improving the quality of aviation market development[54] - The company will utilize safety information data to enhance safety supervision and establish a comprehensive safety production system[56] - Meilan Airport became the first airport in China to obtain APEX security certification, improving its security management quality and brand influence[137] Corporate Governance - The Company has complied with the Corporate Governance Code and all governance and disclosure requirements for the year ended December 31, 2018[159] - The Board comprises eleven Directors, including four executive Directors, three non-executive Directors, and four independent non-executive Directors, meeting the Listing Rules requirements[167] - The Company is committed to good corporate governance as a prerequisite for sustainable development and safeguarding shareholders' rights[165] - The Company ensures the establishment and maintenance of effective risk management and internal control systems[184] Tourism and Economic Impact - The total number of tourists visiting Hainan in 2018 was 76,273,900, representing a year-on-year growth of 11.8%, with total tourism revenue reaching RMB 95.016 billion, a growth of 14.5%[85] - During the Spring Festival "Golden Week" of 2019, Hainan received 5,823,900 tourists, with tourism income of RMB 14.375 billion, reflecting year-on-year growth of 2.62% and 4.75% respectively[85] - The establishment of the China (Hainan) Pilot Free Trade Zone was approved on October 16, 2018, focusing on tourism, modern service industries, and high-tech industries as key development areas[89] Duty-Free Operations - The offshore duty-free policy was amended on 1 December 2018, increasing the annual tax-free shopping quota from RMB16,000 to RMB30,000, with no limit on purchases[103] - The Haikou Duty Free Shop, opened on 19 January 2019, has a business area of 22,000 square meters, while the Boao Duty Free Shop covers 4,200 square meters, offering 38 categories of duty-free goods[104] - The total sales of duty-free goods in Haikou and Sanya reached 13.253 million items and RMB 10.1 billion, with year-on-year growth of 26.2%, 26%, and 20% respectively[106] Employee Development - The group had a total of 892 employees as of December 31, 2018, a decrease of 41 employees from the previous year[152] - A total of 84 training courses were completed, with 9,461 staff participating in these courses[152] - The Group's pension contribution for the year ended December 31, 2018, was approximately RMB 16,428,220, a decrease from RMB 16,719,669 in 2017[154]
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