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Hill & Associates Announces Collaboration with Citadel International for the Provision of Security & Hospitality Services Supporting the 2008 Beijing Olympics Games

Hill & Associates
2007-05-21 10:26 1170

BEIJING, May 21 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Hill & Associates (H&A), Asia's largest risk management & business intelligence consultancy firm announced today a collaboration with Citadel International, a major events service provider, to jointly provide security & hospitality services at the 2008 Beijing Olympics Games.

H&A has a strong footprint in China, where it has been operating since 1992 and where it has developed many valuable contacts in the PRC government and in the local & international business communities. Hill & Associates has assigned a dedicated team of professionals to provide companies with business interests in Beijing (and other organising provincial capitals) during the Games with pre-event briefings pertaining to areas of risk in Beijing, including political risk, crime, terrorism, activists/protests, social unrest, pollution & environmental issues, HIV, Avian Flu, etc and general safety.

Based in Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong, the team will also provide briefings & event security services related to Infrastructure progress, key security personnel and organisations, security measures, transportation and communications.

Operating from Beijing, Citadel International are uniquely credentialed and positioned to be able to provide VIP services for Beijing 2008. With previous experience from the Sydney, Salt Lake, Athens and Torino Olympic Games as well as the Doha 2006 Asian Games, Citadel International's personnel are able to provide a precise and detailed knowledge of Olympic-related information and processes, and have a practical understanding and wide experience of hospitality and travel issues.

Kerry Hui, Chairman of H&A China said: "The establishment of a collaborative effort between H&A and Citadel International for the 2008 Beijing Olympics presents our clients with a truly holistic service. The synergy between the two companies and uniqueness of our positions effectively combines the resources and experience of both companies to create an extremely professional and seamless support package to the Beijing Olympics.

Lloyd Bromfield, CEO of Citadel International stated: "We have chosen to adopt this joint and comprehensive approach with H&A as we believe they are the right partners for us to be able to provide unparalleled solutions for our clients intending to visit China for the Games. "

About Hill & Associates

With 22 offices around the world, Hill & Associates has become one of the world's leading risk mitigation & business intelligence consultancy firms while maintaining a uniquely Asian focus. We are headquartered in Hong Kong & Singapore and have a comprehensive network of wholly owned subsidiaries with over 450 permanent staff.

By combining the expertise of our world-class professionals with our deep local knowledge, we are able to assist our clients in operating safely, efficiently and without disruption in some of the world's most difficult markets. We address a wide range of business risks and develop comprehensive solutions for both prevention and incident response.

For more information on Hill & Associates, please visit its website at http://www.hill-assoc.com .

About Citadel

Citadel International is a global organization, comprising a core group of highly competent and experienced major event specialists, supported by a network of international affiliations.

Our business is focused on select areas of expertise, which provide practical and strategic solutions in major event planning, implementation, integration and management.

Our team of principals, consultants and associates, bring together proven experience and expertise gained working on major events in numerous fields and industries throughout the World.

We research, develop and implement operational strategies, based on sound management principles. Citadel International business approach is based on a commitment to providing the best advice and implementation strategies your money can buy. When you partner with Citadel International you are assured of absolute integrity and discretion, a team-based philosophy of goal achievement, and a commitment to taking ownership whilst being proactive in the delivery of our services.

For more information on Citadel International, please visit its website at http://www.citadel-intl.com .

Media contacts:

Karene Dufour Lo

Vice President, Marketing & Communications

Hill & Associates Ltd

Tel: +852-2802-2123

Email: karene.dufourlo@hill-assoc.com

Lloyd Bromfield

CEO

Citadel International

Tel : +86-1591-085-0801

Email: l.bromfield@citadel-intl.com

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