The Unlimited Collection by Oakwood Debuts with Landmark Signing of First Three Properties by 8M Real Estat

KēSa House

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The Unlimited Collection by Oakwood will launch with three heritage properties owned by  

8M Real Estate, namely KēSa House, Ann Siang House and Wanderlust, in the first quarter of 2021 

Oakwood announced the launch of The Unlimited Collection by Oakwood, a new brand which allows for a curation of independent properties that retain their unique positioning yet leverage Oakwood’s hospitality management expertise and distribution network. The Unlimited Collection by Oakwood will strengthen the group’s market potential through distinctive residential spaces that celebrate individualism. In a landmark partnership with 8M Real Estate, Oakwood will manage its first three iconic heritage properties in Singapore, namely KēSa House, Ann Siang House and Wanderlust, under The Unlimited Collection by Oakwood, with the first of three properties expected to open in the first quarter of 2021.

In response to the hospitality industry’s evolving landscape, The Unlimited Collection by Oakwood caters to a growing segment of property owners and discerning guests, who seek to capture and experience the creative independence of a brand. With The Unlimited Collection, Oakwood hopes to celebrate the uniqueness of each property, allowing for an inimitable collection of style – from intimate charm and contemporary icons to historic grandeur. The new brand is aimed at the independent traveller who seeks to celebrate life through discovering new experiences, dotting each journey with unique stories to tell.

“Oakwood is dedicated to continuous innovation and evolution with a guest-first approach. Recognising that travel decisions reflect the lifestyle and identity of our discerning owners and guests, we are excited to launch The Unlimited Collection by Oakwood and extend greater accessibility to partners on a journey towards the curation of diverse experiences. The debut of The Unlimited Collection by Oakwood alongside our inaugural partnership with 8M Real Estate symbolises the dawn of a new era in the serviced apartment industry as we celebrate individualism together,” said Dean Schreiber, interim chief executive officer of Oakwood. 

Wanderlust

Conveniently located downtown, in Singapore’s central region, in key architectural conservation precincts, KēSa House, Ann Siang House and Wanderlust offer the perfect sanctuary for guests in search of immersive local experiences in Chinatown and Little India.

“Our business success can be attributed to the strategic partnerships we develop, those who share the 8M vision of conservation and community rejuvenation to deliver new experiences to Singapore. This exciting new partnership with Oakwood allows us to leverage their expertise in hospitality management and brings a global distribution network to deliver flexible living residences for locals and travellers alike. The Unlimited Collection by Oakwood allows all three properties to retain their unique characteristics and identities which we have passionately designed and developed over the past few years.” said Ashish Manchharam, founder and chief executive officer of 8M Real Estate.

KēSa House is an inviting 60-room flexible living concept with a roster of six eclectic restaurants and bars. The striking row of ten shophouses adds a new dynamic to the Keong Saik neighbourhood in Singapore’s Chinatown. The rooms are cleverly constructed and entirely user-experience oriented while the communal spaces are social by design, allowing guests to mingle with other like-minded individuals and shared facilities that provide the utilities and modern comforts of a home. 

Ann Siang House

The iconic Ann Siang House is one of Singapore’s most stylish heritage buildings in Chinatown. Currently in the midst of rejuvenation, Ann Siang House will reopen as a vibrant hospitality and lifestyle destination that fuses local history with contemporary design in the heart of the Club Street and Ann Siang Road neighbourhood; presenting 20 artfully crafted rooms, smartly and sophisticatedly designed with the latest conveniences & comforts.

Housed in a heritage 1920s Art Deco style conservation building, Wanderlust merges old world charm with modern day comforts. With 29 thoughtfully appointed rooms and suites, Wanderlust redefines how urban stays are experienced and perceived. Close to everything yet delightfully off the beaten track, guests are mere minutes from the bustling city centre while being immersed in the historic urban montage of Little India in Singapore. Conscientiously designed for the modern traveller, its curated spaces and flexible concept cater to every journey.

The Unlimited Collection by Oakwood will retain the individual architectural heritage and distinctive characteristics of each property, backed by Oakwood’s world-renowned hospitality excellence and commercial network. Global operational standards and programmes, such as Oakwood Clean360, will be observed to ensure that guests continue to enjoy the Oakwood Experience that they have come to expect.



For more information, please visit: https://www.oakwood.com/the-unlimited-collection-by-oakwood

PH Robotics National Team victorious at World Robot Olympiad Canada 2020X

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The Philippine Robotics National team has proven that the COVID-19 pandemic and the series of typhoons that hit the country in the past weeks has not deterred them from giving glory and honor to the country.

World Robot Olympiad (WRO) Canada 2020-X has made innovations in delivering the event to over 750 participants from over 40 countries. WRO Canada 2020-X conducted the event fully online using digital floor plans, livestreaming of activities, virtual meetings, social media platforms, and real-time digital scoreboard. The theme this year was titled “Climate Change/ Climate Squad” that was held on November 12-15, 2020.

The awardees composed of our Filipino young scientists are as follows:

1st place GOLD – Dr. Yanga’s Colleges Inc. DYCI NOVUS Team in the Open Category for Senior High School. The entry is PROJECT FEET, a 3-part project: Plastic Recycling, Power Generation and Provision of Footwear. The Project Feet robot manufactures footwear from plastic trash and imbed with piezo discs that generate power for mobile phones and other gadgets. The all-girl team won the “GIRL POWER AWARD” conferred during the 19th Philippine Robotics Olympiad.

The members of the team are Naiah Nicole Mendoza, Denise Carpio, and Abigail Silva with their coach, Beryl Cruz.

2nd place SILVER – Dr. Yanga’s Colleges Inc. DYCI Primes Team in the Open Category for Junior High School. The entry is PROJECT CYCLE. A bicycle that can Convert Trash paper mixed with water lilies to make recycled paper. Rice Husk called “ipa” was used to make recycled pencils. Also, the Project Cycle bike was used to generate power for mobile phones and other gadgets. The members of the team are Annette Nicole Ambi, Aaron James Amar, and Daniella Angela de Guzman with their coach, Anne Jazpher Raz.

3rd place BRONZE –Candijay Municipal High School under the Department of Education, Division of Bohol in the Open Category for Junior High School. The entry is called BASAK that stands for Bohol Action to Solidify Agrikultura. It is composed of wind turbines, water pump and biomass generators with many applications for the agriculture industry in Bohol. The members of the team are Mary Haidee Makinano, Trisha Belle Olaivar, and Juno Ceasar Escatron with their coach, Thata Celeres.

Mylene Abiva of FELTA Multi-Media Inc. and National Organizer of the Philippine Robotics Olympiad and World Robot Olympiad Ambassador (representing 72 countries) said, “The biggest challenge was to synchronize everything as the countries were from different time zones. WRO Canada 2020-X set pre-scheduled calls and connected the participants resulting in the same excitement and success as a physical event. The Philippine Robotics National Team has overcome adversity of slow internet access, remote meetings, school closure, series of typhoons and o line presentations to the WRO Canada judges”.

Incidentally, FELTA, a pioneer and leader in the introduction of instructional materials such as electronic devices and audiovisual materials for Philippine schools, is one of the institutional partners of the Science and Technology Information Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-STII) and has long been collaborating with the DOST-Science Education Institute in various learning programs that promote science, technology, engineering and mathematics or STEM education in the country.

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4 (Proven) Steps Data Science Can Generate More ROI for Your Business

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An entrepreneur or business owner may have many business and product ideas in their mind. Gluing to the right products is crucial to a growing business. The concept of market research is not a new one, and it holds a central place in any business. Time series analysis or forecasting provides information about the future from historical and present data. Consumer preferences and new trends are the output of it.

Therefore, data science plays a vital role in effective forecasting and an increase in ROI for any business or market. That is why many businesses are investing heavily in data science techniques so they can stay ahead of their competitors. 

Introduction

Data science tops the list of technologies as a master key. It opens doors to advanced research and data-driven decision making for a better tomorrow. The prime focus of business is to serve a marquee of customers. Make them feel crucial for the business and provide them with the best services and satisfying results.

The prime focuses are to enhance the predictions, dynamic forecasting, improvements in profitability, and efficiency. Therefore, there are several ways you can use data science in your business. To manage data science projects effortlessly and generate maximum ROI from them. 

Here are 4 secrets to generating more ROI in your business with data science. Here are some expert tips on how to make the most of them and take your business to the next level. Let's dive in: 

Organize Your Data Before Diving into Data Science

We live in a digital era where the number of data sources are massive. The problem is they generate data in different formats. When you have so much inconsistent data, it will be difficult for you to derive actionable insights. Therefore, to boost your ROI, make sure you have the optimal format.

Data collection and storage is a monotonous task. The data collected from numerous systems and end-users are the source of new business opportunities. To provide the best services as well as in expanding the business.

The tasks don’t end simply after collecting and storing data. Analyzing the collected data to uncover hidden patterns is a real challenge. So many businesses fail because they don't do it right. They focus on projects rather than understanding the data correctly.

But when you conduct a proper analysis of data that meets business goals and objectives. It does not matter how you end up - but it comes with a fair amount of calculated risk.

Asking the Right Kind of Questions is Crucial

Data provides the opportunity to find answers to unsolved questions. Asking the right question is always a tough challenge. For that, you need to understand every aspect of business and projects and how it will impact the business.

Once you have answers to the questions above, you will have a lot of obvious and right questions on your list. That will help you to create a successful roadmap. Take on different challenges in various processes and receive expert advice on how to deal with them all.

Always remember to ask how the new projects will add more benefits to your customers. How could the services to them be much better? And how you can retain them for a long time, and how they can help you increase your brand name. Precisely, how can you make better products that customers want at a better cost? 

Maximize Customer Satisfaction and Value; Retain Them for a Long Time

Businesses grow well when customers build relationships with them. Share about the products and services with their neighbors and relatives. And recommend it to others for better services.

The mouth of words matters a lot these days. Like people, companies are so active on different platforms. It helps them connect with their prospects' emotions & sentiments. And convert them into customers.

Thus, it is best to look at Amazon reviews or some customer reviews on social media channels to see what prospects and customers are looking to buy. Learn about their choices, emotions, empathy for owning the products, and what challenges they are facing. And how you can serve them better and take it as an opportunity for business.

Identify those customers who are more likely to return to you and do repeated business with you. Give them discounts and build long-term relationships to maximize their value and increase your ROI. 

Enhance Your Advertising, Bid Higher So That Others Notice You.

In the digital era, business runs on SEO, google ads, social media ads, and funnels. Make sure you utilize these technologies to grow your business. Although advertisements are expensive, they bring you directly to customers who are likely to buy.

The advanced mode of ads allows you to figure out which format will work best in the market. Optimizing landing pages and sales funnels, along with product pictures and other tweaks, maximizes your ROI.

Data Scientists capture data from marketing funnels, websites, blogs, social media engagements, and comments. Lead nurturing emails, customer service data, and transitions.

Analyzing analytics and search console reports and using time-series analysis, data scientists can predict what customers are likely to buy. and marketers can easily retarget these customers with dedicated products and services. 

Final Thoughts

Running a successful business is never easy. Not something you can do alone. Planning, creating successful roadmaps, analyzing the right patterns of data, and proper execution is imperative for any business to grow. ROI is the bull's eye for every business, so business success is measured by it. And companies with higher ROI have a better chance of succeeding.

These are the 4 proven secrets to scaling-up business ROI, where the first step will walk you through how to organize data effectively. The second step is identifying the right questions to ask. So, project outcomes are aligned with business objectives and goals. The third step focuses on how you can understand your customers so that you can provide better services. And lastly, how advertising can help you generate more ROI by putting less effort.

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Author’s Name- Palak Airon
Author’s Bio- Data Scientist personnel with over 8 years of professional experience in the IT industry. Competent in Data Science and Digital Marketing. Expertise in professionally researched technical Content Writing.