Beijing, Jan 21 –– Construction and preparatory work for Universal Beijing Resort progressed smoothly in 2019, with impressive results in construction, team member recruitment, technological innovation, and infrastructure construction. In 2019, Universal Beijing Resort also unveiled the creative vision of bringing seven highly themed and immersive lands along with incredible experiences to China.
Looking ahead in 2020, Universal Beijing Resort will continue to head towards the finishing line and prepare for the grand launch of this historical entertainment project that has been in the making for almost twenty years. Universal Beijing Resort caters to the shifting cultural and tourism desires of the new generation of Chinese consumers, allowing them to enjoy and participate in a new and exciting lifestyle. The destination is set to provide an incredibly innovative entertainment experience to visitors from around the globe.
Bird view of Universal Beijing Resort’s construction site
Main structure completed, world-class resort destination rises from the ground
The construction of Universal Beijing Resort is progressing smoothly with fruitful results. To date, nearly half of the resort’s overall construction has been completed, with entire main structure completed. Attraction equipment including rides and other facilities is now under installation phase. Universal Studios Grand Hotel, NUO Resort Hotel – Universal Beijing Resort, Universal CityWalk Beijing and parking garages have already been capped.
Construction of Universal Beijing Resort’s main structure has completed
Universal Beijing Resort leveraged technological innovation throughout its construction. For example, the application of BIM (Building Information Modeling) technology in the creation of parking structures allowed for a digitalized process from planning to execution, in turn reducing tens of millions of construction cost. Green construction and green construction site are highlights throughout the construction process. Universal Beijing Resort has greatly reduced the floating dust generated during construction through various measures. To date, nearly 400 million yuan has been invested in dust control.
Universal Beijing Resort is scheduled to complete the construction work in 2020.
Recruitment and training moving in full swing; notion of “team member first” makes Universal Beijing Resort a dream company
Universal Beijing Resort’s official recruitment website went live in May 2019, officially kicking off the talent recruitment and training processes for the 14,000 job openings that will be created by the time phase one launches. In addition, Universal Beijing Resort has established cooperation LOI with ten local schools including outstanding vocational schools in the areas of entertainment and performing arts, safety and security, hospitality management and cultural tourism in order to help the resort's talent recruitment and cultivation, while promoting the talent reserve of cultural tourism industry. Looking ahead to 2020, Universal Beijing Resort will focus on the recruitment of resort and park operations roles, engineering, marketing and sales, other professional positions and front-line service personnel and providing customized and professional training programs to prepare for the operation of phase one.
Universal Beijing Resort is invested in becoming a “dream employer” for people to work for and considers “team member first” as one of its core company values. In addition to providing a wide variety of training plans to help employees with career planning and development, Universal Beijing Resort also takes care of employee living conditions. On-site Team Member Housing buildings will provide private rooms for more than 9,000 team members, along with living facilities that include laundry rooms, cafés, canteens, courier office and a fully-equipped spacious fitness center. Up to now, 14 of these on-site team member housing buildings have completed the main structure constructions.
Universal Beijing Resort On-site Team Member Housing will help provide private rooms and living facilities for over 9,000 team members
Exploring technological innovation with visitor’s experience in mind, Universal Beijing Resort is set to creating a futuristic and smart theme park and resort
In 2019, Universal Beijing Resort announced the strategic partnership with the Alibaba Group. With the support from Alibaba’s smart technology, cloud solution programs and digitalized platforms, Universal Resort Beijing will provide visitors with a seamless experience throughout every stage of the guests’ journey and employ facial recognition technologies to create a next-generation theme-park. The partnership will not only significantly improve visitor experience, but also promote the digital innovation of theme parks and resorts.
Universal Beijing Resort is also exploring the application of a wide range of technological innovations in different scenarios. For example, Universal Beijing Resort developed a flexible and scalable IT management system to support the park’s regular operations. As a pilot platform for 5G infrastructure, Universal Beijing Resort will be pioneer and implement full 5G network coverage. Throughout 2020, all technology systems will gradually become ready for the grand opening in 2021.
Universal Beijing Resort becomes new leisure and entertainment destination, empowering regional economic development
Universal Beijing Resort will not only become a world-class resort destination for Chinese visitors, but also become a new leisure and entertainment destination for citizens and residents of Tongzhou, further empowering regional economic development.
As a retail, dining and entertainment complex, Universal CityWalk Beijing will feature movie theater, award-winning restaurants and plenty of themed retail and shopping, allowing visitors and Tongzhou residents to enjoy vibrant and unique entertainment experiences. So far, Universal Beijing Resort has identified tenants for all 14 available venues and will complete all agreement signing and final preparations in 2020. In addition to 10 CityWalk owned and operated venues, a total of 24 venues will unveil at CityWalk when it opens.
In addition, Universal Beijing Resort will provide public areas with high green standards and scenic water features, creating a harmonious, livable and green leisure destination allowing residents and visitors to enjoy a beautiful natural environment. As construction comes to an end for freeways and subways, visitors and local residents will be able to enjoy convenient transportation options.
Universal Beijing Resort scenic water features (rendering)
“Universal Beijing Resort is dedicated to become a theme park and resort destination that provides unique, extraordinary and thrilling experiences for visitors from China and around the world,” says Mr. Tom Mehrmann, President and General Manager of Universal Beijing Resort, “2019 was full of excitement, success and rapid development, we hope to bring even more exciting news for everyone in 2020.”
