Hong Kong International Airport Ready for Olympic Visitors
Hong Kong Permanent Secretary for Home Affairs, Carrie Yau, recently toured the Hong Kong International Airport to inspect the hospitality and security arrangements for the upcoming Olympic Equestrian Events to be staged in Hong Kong.
Mrs. Yau, accompanied by officials of the Home Affairs Bureau and the Equestrian Company, visited the Integrated Airport Centre and Airport Emergency Centre, where she was briefed by the Hong Kong Airport Authority representative on the operation of the centers.
The party then toured the Apron Passenger Vehicle Lounge and was briefed by Immigration Department officials on immigration arrangements.
Mrs. Yau was briefed by representatives of the Equestrian Company on the services and facilities including quarantine and immigration and customs clearance for the import of horses. She also inspected the horse loading areas and learnt of the operations for receiving horses.
"With the close rapport developed between the airport community and the Equestrian Company – reinforced by a series of drills over the past few months – the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government could ensure that Olympic athletes and horses, IOC members, overseas spectators and visitors would arrive safely and comfortably," Mrs. Yau said.
2008 Olympic Equestrian and Paralympic Games: http://www.equestrian2008.org/eng/front.aspx
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