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Q&A: What It Takes to Photograph the Olympic Games Mike Heiman, Getty Images’ head of sports, takes us behind the scenes of the complex logistical feat, which will involve cutting-edge technology, 140 photographers and editors, and an expected 5 million images.
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Connect Marketplace: Where Events Business Gets Done Join over 2,000 passionate event experts from around the globe for unparalleled networking, one-on-one business meetings, innovative education sessions, and a dynamic trade show overflowing with the latest event solutions. Secure your spot today to join us Aug. 27-29 in Milwaukee for Connect Marketplace! Sign me up.
INDUSTRY NEWS NATIONAL: Drury Hotels Company, which boasts more than 150 hotels in 26 states, announced the launch of its Meetings with More program. Tailored to small (fewer than 100 attendees) and midsize (100 to 200 attendees) groups, Meetings with More aims to offer an unmatched level of value and ease—from flexible rescheduling to customized catering options and more—for events at Drury Hotels. BOSTON: eTail Boston, an event for e-commerce and digital marketing retail innovators, will take place Aug. 12-15 at Boston Marriott Copley Place. eTail has invited three brands—Mignonne Gavigan (jewelry and accessories), M.M.LaFleur (women’s clothing), and Zenni Optical—to create retail pop-ups in the exhibit hall for the first time. This year’s speaker lineup includes 100-plus leaders from Albertsons, Bombas, Chewy, Cotopaxi, Crocs, eBay, Fanatics, Harley-Davidson, IKEA, and more. LOS ANGELES: This year, VeeCon—the event created by social media-savvy entrepreneur Gary Vee—takes place Aug. 9-11 in Los Angeles. Notable speakers this year include Howie Mandel, Jameela Jamil, Mike Posner, Tarek El Moussa, Jerome Bettis, Danica Patrick, and Ashley Graham. This year, VeeCon will also host a FriendsFest, which is free to the public and will include immersive activations like Gary’s Garage, where fans can find unique memorabilia, a VeeCon museum, and some surprises. MIAMI: The Miami Beach Convention Center has been named a Certified Autism Center (CAC), awarded the designation by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards. This comes on the heels of the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau achieving its CAC designation in April. As a CAC, the convention center has taken proactive steps to ensure that autistic and sensory-sensitive visitors feel welcome and supported. ST. LOUIS: Explore St. Louis announced the appointment of Ed Skapinok as chief commercial officer of the destination marketing organization and operator of America’s Center Convention Complex, effective July 29. Skapinok is relocating to St. Louis to take a newly created position that combines the consumer-facing functions of Explore St. Louis for a unified and comprehensive approach to selling St. Louis to the world. He has served in senior marketing and sales leadership roles with InterContinental Hotels Group, Hostmark Hospitality Group, Aqua-Aston Hospitality, and most recently with culinary-forward hotel startup Appellation.
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