Columbia Threadneedle Real Estate recently took over the management mandate of the City Retail Europe fund. This portfolio includes 23 high street stores in 11 European countries, with prime assets located in major capitals, drawing a significant tourist flow. According to Ian Kelley, Head of France, Benelux & Southern Europe at Columbia Threadneedle Real Estate, international tourism and high streets — in particular luxury retail arteries — will be among the two valuation pillars of their strategy. He gives more details in a BiTV Interview in English.