“On a Bisnow webinar, Hong Kong-based Collin Lau, founder of private equity firm BEI Capital and former global head of real estate for sovereign wealth fund China Investment Corporation, spoke to JLL UK head of capital markets Alistair Meadows about what a real estate market emerging from lockdown looks and feels like. Some long-term trends have persisted. But, as much as it is a cliché, some things will never be the same for how real estate is used and operated.” READ MORE

"Combining BEI Zhaolong’s legacy with Hyatt’s rich experience and the Joie de Vivre brand’s refreshing offerings, we look forward to setting a new benchmark destination in Sanlitun, welcoming domestic and international travelers for a joyful stay." READ MORE

Designed by iu + bibliowicz Architects, LLP and Steinberg Hart, BEI will include 10,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space in addition to several intimate coworking spaces inspired by the forward-thinking offices found throughout San Francisco and Silicon Valley. READ MORE

BEI San Francisco has officially reflagged from the Holiday Inn San Francisco Civic Center. The top-­to-bottom, $30-million renovation transformed the newly independent lifestyle hotel. BEI offers 396 guestrooms, and will soon offer two dining options and 10,000 sq. ft. of co­working, meeting and event space. READ MORE

在当前单体酒店住宿市场中，酒店普遍面临着设施陈旧，硬件老化以及人力、物业成本的上涨等问题。与此同时，单体酒店普遍有着产品同质化的通病。面对这样的困境，坐拥三里屯地理优势的首北兆龙饭店需要寻找自身差异化的点。选择引入JDV，对自身产品进行改造成了一个可行的方案。READ MORE

The 202-key Bei Zhaolong Hotel tries to capture the vibe of a modern-day Beijing. The space and cuisine have been designed keeping in the mind the needs of professionals, business travellers and locals. There is an informal F&B outlet, BEI Commune, where guests and locals can socialise. READ MORE

With 27 years of experience in the industry, Lau recently spoke with Alex Eidlin, associate publisher of The Letter - Asia Pacific, about the challenges and opportunities he and his team experienced at CIC, as well as about current market conditions for investors. READ MORE

“Those who have the ability to invest on a global basis have already done so,” Bei Capital founder Collin Lau said.  “Diversification is something that is always ongoing, no matter what is happening politically.” READ MORE

Lau, formerly managing director, head of global real estate and head of European private equity at China’s sovereign wealth fund, China Investment Corporation (CIC), said developers and investors will need an innovative concept if they want to survive the late stage of the cycle. READ MORE

Lau told Bisnow how the regulation currently stymieing Chinese outbound investment would evolve, gave an insight into the strategy of Chinese state-run funds like CIC, how real estate fits into China’s Belt and Road initiative, and how Western investors would be able to access China and Asia in the future. READ MORE

Expected to open in Q4 2019, the 202-room BEI Zhaolong Hotel aims to welcome urban nomads with a dynamic community hub that will reinvigorate one of the city's most eclectic neighborhoods. READ MORE

凯悦酒店集团今日宣布，隶属其独立品牌系列 Joie de Vivre 品牌旗下酒店 -- 首北兆龙饭店，将亮相时尚动感的北京朝阳区三里屯。拥有202间客房的首北兆龙饭店将位于集购物、休闲和娱乐于一身的三里屯地区，预计于2019第四季度开业迎宾。届时将为北京三里屯这一开放多元的社区带来全新风尚，为都市旅人打造一个充满活力的文化枢纽。READ MORE

Contrarian assumptions and conviction during troubled times was the key to investing well in the aftermath of the global financial crisis, writes Collin Lau, ex-global head of real estate at China Investment Corporation. READ MORE

Bisnow asked that question of more than two dozen commercial real estate C-suite execs around the globe, and nearly across the board, they said they aren’t worried about an economic slowdown hurting the property industry. READ MORE

BEI Zhaolong Hotel is a rebirth of the legendary Zhaolong Hotel, which held a significant place in Beijing’s hospitality history since its opening in 1985. Following its extensive renovation and re-imagination, the hotel will usher in a new era of playful travel and inclusive, heartfelt hospitality. READ MORE

There is a hotel construction boom taking place in the American city of San Francisco, one that reports suggest is being fuelled by a booming biotech sector. READ MORE

Robert Houston, Chairman of the Alliance, says "The aim of the Alliance is to promote global best practices and knowledge-sharing and to open avenues for global investors to invest in the world’s leading property markets. We are delighted that BEI has joined the Alliance. Collin brings a wealth of experience especially in the Chinese and Asian markets. Total assets under management by our Alliance members is now about US$ 3.5 billion’’. READ MORE

那 么，2016 年房地产市场究竟走向何方？ 一线城市的房价有没有高估？世界哪个 地区的房地产市场值得投资？对此，《中国保险报》记者专访了北资本创始人刘 嘉霖。READ MORE

Joie de Vivre宣布正式进驻中国，旗下首北兆龙饭店将于2019年第四季度在北京开门迎客，这也将是Joie de Vivre在亚洲的首家酒店。 READ MORE