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The worst is likely over for Louisiana’s struggling oil-and-gas sector, though employment is unlikely to rebound to levels seen before the 2015 crash or even to pre-COVID-19 levels, according to a new report. via BossierNow.com https://www.bossiernow.com/the-worst-may-be-over-for-louis/

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Online retail has boomed more quickly than ever before as consumers choose to remain safely indoors, and home delivery infrastructure becomes increasingly sophisticated. Check out the 5 trends that will shape the retail industry in 2021.

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The pandemic has not only changed owner-investor behavior it has also changed what customers want out of luxury hospitality. Take a look at the new business models that are well-positioned for growth as the sector rebuilds. via Skift https://skift.com//3-new-design-concepts-for-hospitality-/

Future graduates will be better equipped than their predecessors to create, reinvent, discover and be the proud pioneers of a new tourism, and hospitality industry. via Hospitality Net https://www.hospitalitynet.org/opinion/4101687.html

The International Chamber of Commerce is calling on the adoption of a global standard for pre-departure COVID-19 testing as a means of restarting air travel and tourism, and is piloting the technology to make verifying tests feasible. via AviationPros.com https://www.aviationpros.com//revitalizing-air-travel-thro

Now that the reopening of retail has commenced, customer expectations have evolved yet again. This time, though, independent stores face not only new expectations but a wave of uncertainty regarding the health of public spaces. To thrive, retailers will need better in-store experiences. via Forbes https://www.forbes.com//the-reopening-of-retail-why-the-/

A new app could open the way to bringing back international travel. CommonPass is a simple solution for both travelers and border officials to bring travel back in a safe secure way. The app keeps traveler information safely and securely, and test results can easily be shared with officials to show compliance with domestic or international entry requirements. https://bddy.me/3k0Iclg

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Shiraz Saeed National Practice Leader, Cyber Risk, will be speaking on a one-hour webinar hosted by Advisen as the panel examines different cyber risk trends. https://bddy.me/2HNmyUN

The Terminal Management System program is a proprietary tool created to measure terminal operations against industry best practices. Using independent marine surveyors, the Starr Marine Loss Control Services Team works with the terminal’s management to conduct a thorough on-site evaluation and review of operational, maintenance and safety procedures. https://www2.starr.com/TMS-Loss-Control-Services

Starr’s aviation team for the UK and Europe just introduced a quarterly newsletter for aviation clients and brokers. The forum explores issues critical to the industry in Europe and around the world. https://www2.starr.com/UK-Quarterly-Aviation-Review

Thanks to modern technology, digital nomads want to combine their business with leisure time, or bleisure. Hospitality firm citizenM hotels successfully does this by building out their boutique hotels for traveling professionals. It offers lounges and bars perfect for socializing, as we all areas for work. via Allwork.Space https://allwork.space//how-the-hospitality-industry-is-su/

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Cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence, drone mapping and sensors can highly enhance site productivity while making them more safe and quality compliant. https://bddy.me/34uocDa

Consumers spent at a much faster pace than expected in September, with retail sales rising 1.9% in a sign that the U.S. economy’s biggest driver remains healthy. https://bddy.me/34hfVCu