CS inspects Universiade clearance facilities
August 09, 2011
Chief Secretary Henry Tang and Shenzhen Mayor Xu Qin today inspected arrangements at the Hong Kong International Airport to facilitate travel to and from Shenzhen via Hong Kong for participants of the 26th Summer Universiade Shenzhen.
During the visit, accompanied by Airport Authority Chief Executive Officer Stanley Hui, Mr Tang and Mr Xu inspected the dedicated reception desks, promotional decorations and signage for the Universiade, and were briefed on the travel measures and passenger clearance facilities for Universiade staff.
Mr Tang and Mr Xu inspected parking bays for the Universiade special coaches to understand the co-ordination and liaison services provided by Hong Kong volunteers for coaches, as well as the special traffic arrangements for the Universiade at the control points of Shenzhen Bay and Lok Ma Chau.
Hong Kong Volunteers Association Chairman Adrian Yip briefed them on the recruitment and work of Hong Kong volunteers. They also chatted with staff and volunteers and praised them for their work in supporting the Universiade.
Mr Tang said the Universiade is another premier international sporting event since the 2008 Beijing Olympics and the 2010 Guangzhou Asian Games. He noted that Hong Kong, as a major aviation hub in the region, could provide efficient and quality services in assisting participants to travel to and from Shenzhen via Hong Kong.
Mr Tang wished the Universiade every success and hoped athletes would do their best in the games.
Universiade 2011 will be held in Shenzhen from August 12 to 23. More than 12,000 athletes and sports officials from 150 countries or regions are expected to participate, and about 6,000 participants from more than 60 countries will travel to the games in Shenzhen via Hong Kong.
A joint working group was set up between the two governments to facilitate travel to and from Shenzhen via Hong Kong. A series of comprehensive measures were formulated to ensure seamless hospitality arrangements between the two places.
Upon arrival at the Hong Kong International Airport, participants will pass through dedicated reception desks and channels before they take vehicles arranged by the Universiade to Shenzhen via Shenzhen Bay or Lok Ma Chau.
The Hong Kong Volunteers Association has trained about 860 volunteers. About 220 will provide support in the venues in Shenzhen. About 640 volunteers have been assigned to the Hong Kong International Airport, the special coaches and control points to provide services including help with immigration, baggage claim, translation and transportation between August 1 and 26.
