CEO of Hapag-Lloyd, one of world’s top ocean shippers, says the outlook has changed for the global economy

Rolf Habben Jansen, CEO of Hapag-Lloyd, says the latest read on demand shows that inventories are depleted and the second half of 2024 should see a bump. International: Top News And Analysis

Global economy set for its worst half decade of growth in 30 years, World Bank says

The global economy is on course to record its worst half decade of growth in 30 years, according to the World Bank. International: Top News And Analysis

Trend Micro lays off 2% of its global workforce

Trend Micro, which employed 7,582 employees as of June 2023, said it would lay off 2% of its worldwide workforce as part of a business transformation plan. U.S. News

Warner Bros. Discovery merger talks with Paramount Global may draw out NBCUniversal

Warner Bros. Discovery’s merger talks with Paramount Global may bring NBCUniversal to the table. U.S. News

In Global Conflict Zones, Hospitals and Doctors Are No Longer Spared

Over the last two decades, medical facilities and staff have become casualties of war more frequently, in violation of international law. NYT > Health

Russia’s indefinite ban on diesel exports threatens to aggravate a global shortage

Market participants are concerned Russia’s decision to tighten oil supplies could cause problems for the world’s refiners. International: Top News And Analysis

Global Air Travel Continues to Rebound: June 2023 Sees 31% Increase in Passenger Traffic

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the post-COVID recovery momentum continued in June for passenger markets. Breaking Travel News | News

Global Travel and Tourism Partnership doubles e-Learning engagement

The Global Travel and Tourism Partnership, together with global technology partners, Equator Global and Travel Uni, has dramatically grown its global reach and ability to deliver learning and education over the past 4 years. Breaking Travel News | News

Four Seasons Celebrates Global Michelin Star Leadership with 32 Stars Across its Dynamic Restaurant

From famed Chinese cuisine in Hong Kong to Sicilian classics in Taormina, the company’s exceptional restaurants and bars sparkle under a sky of Michelin stars and global industry accolades Breaking Travel News | News

Damac Real Estate Development Limited (DAMAC) Joins UN Global Compact Initiative

The programme aims to take action in support of UN goals and issues embodied in the Sustainable Development Goals Breaking Travel News | News

Putin attempts to undermine oil price cap as global energy markets fracture

Oil markets are more “divided, more politically charged” than ever — but are likely to shake off Russia’s export ban announcement in the short term. International: Top News And Analysis

Global asset manager Blackstone to occupy Broadwest space

The firm already has a handful employees in Nashville, according to LinkedIn profiles, but it’s unclear what operations the new Broadwest space will house. Nashville Business News – Local Nashville News | The Nashville Business Journal