The Courtyard by Marriott Bonaire last Friday unveiled a 3200 square-foot retail dive center at the hotel near the Flamingo International Airport. The new facility was designed and created in conjunction with Dive Friends Bonaire, the largest provider of scuba diving and related services on the island. A gala unveiling ceremony to celebrate the opening…
It is with a heavy heart that the DAN family announces the passing of Sergio Viegas, Chairman of the Board and Managing Director of DAN Brasil. For more than two decades, Sergio dedicated himself tirelessly and patiently to DAN’s mission, gaining the trust of Brazil’s dive industry and enabling DAN to extend its impact in…
The concept of sunscreen is not a new one. The concept of “coral-friendly sunscreen” is not only relatively new, but it’s also vital to the continued health of marine environments worldwide. For popular diving destinations like Bonaire, protecting the natural resources is crucial to establishing the sustainability of the island and its culture. Recently the…
The 29th annual presentation of the prestigious Reaching Out Awards will, once again, bring the Dive Industry together to honor the extraordinary careers of this year’s Reaching Out Award recipients, Al Hornsby and Doug McNeese. This year’s roaring 20’s-themed DEMA Awards Party will take place on November 3 at the Rosen Centre Hotel Executive Ballroom…
Choose from TWO Habitat September Anniversary Specials for SEPTEMBER 2017 arrivals to celebrate CDH’s September Anniversary Specials; 30% Off Diving and 1 Night Free – A 7 night dive package for any accommodation which must include a 12 boat dive and 6 days of shore diving package with daily breakfast. Free Shore Diving -purchase…
Well known IDC educator brings his teaching style to the warm Caribbean waters and customized teaching facilities at East End “Cayman is perfect! It’s one of the best diving locations in the Caribbean, and Ocean Frontiers is the best dive operation, bar none, and I’ve been diving all over the world.” John Swanson, a PADI…
William Cline’s 2nd Quarter 2017 Global Dive Business Survey is out and the entire industry is invited to participate in this FREE dive business survey! The results will be available usually within 30 days of completing the survey. This is the 15th year of this quarterly survey, all conducted free of charge for the dive industry as…
It is with a heavy heart that the NAUI Worldwide family announces the passing of Randolph L. Shaw (NAUI 9102) on Saturday, July 22, 2017. After 22 years at NAUI Headquarters, Randy Shaw retired as NAUI Director of Training on Jan. 31, 2017. Randy began working at NAUI in 1995 when NAUI Headquarters was still…
While all eyes are on sharks this week, PADI® is harnessing the public’s fascination with sharks to dispel myths and raise awareness about the vital role these apex predators play in the ocean. As part of the organization’s Four Pillars of Change initiative, the Marine Animal Protection Pillar embraces PADI’s commitment to shark and ray…
Turquoise Bay Resort, the popular ALL-INCLUSIVE dive resort on Roatan, has announced a series of special HOT WEEKS beginning in August. The special weeks represent a significant savings for dive travelers. According to General Manager Jesus Reyes, the HOT WEEKS promotion is available on a first-come, first served basis for bookings made through August 31,…
Not too long ago, TDI published a blog post called “Choosing your Technical Instructor”. (https://www.tdisdi.com/explorers-vs-educators/). The main argument made was, that when choosing any kind of instructor, diving skills and experience matter just as much as instructional skills. The first question one should ask themselves is: “What do I want to learn?” followed by: “Can…
SEAC USA revolutionizes the market with its Scuba, snorkeling and swimming collections season after season. Be on the pulse of innovation and join our passionate team. We are looking for Sales Representatives to assist in covering the Midwest and the Northeast US. Sales Representatives – Midwest US and Northeast US (Outside sales, full-time) MUST have 3…
Women helping shape the future of the Caribbean’s top dive destination with a strong industry presence Grand Cayman – Saturday, July 15 was a regular work day for women dive professionals in the Cayman Islands, but on this day girls ruled and fun was the order of the day. Women dive pros and women…
In late June, the current administration issued an Executive Order to review National Marine Sanctuaries and Monuments created or expanded within the last 10-years (EO 13795 and Federal Register dated June 26, 2017). DEMA appreciates the need to review the specified National Marine Sanctuaries and Monuments and hopes that such a review will result in a clearer…
The Diving Equipment and Marketing Association is pleased to announce that Al Hornsby and Doug McNeese are the 2017 recipients of DEMA’s Reaching Out Award. The Dive Industry will party down Roaring 20’s style at the 29th annual presentation of the prestigious Reaching Out Awards on November 3, 2017, where the industry will celebrate at this…
This Saturday is PADI Women Dive Day and to celebrate, Vivid-Pix is not only offering free software, but when you use it, you’ll be raising money for a good cause. “PADI Women Dive Day is a day we celebrate around the globe. We’re pleased to offer our patented Vivid-Pix LAND & SEA SCUBA software at…
We are already ramping up for the DEMA show and you should be too! Be sure to include the PSI-PCI training in your schedule. Our training schedule is designed to help you get the training you need and still be available for other show activities. You can review the full schedule (and register online) here:…
The Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS), has awarded Dr. Petar Denoble, Vice President of Mission at Divers Alert Network (DAN), the Excellence in Diving Medicine Award. The Excellence in Diving Medicine Award is presented to an individual UHMS member for outstanding contributions to teaching, education, science and/or safety in the field of Diving Medicine…
Looking for a way to engage your customers? Encourage them to enter Go Dive Now’s DIVE INTO SUMMER PHOTO CONTEST! Not only will you be sharing an exciting opportunity for your current diving customers, when they ask their friends and family for votes, they’ll be inspiring those individuals to start their own scuba adventures! This…
Atlantis Dive Resorts is pleased to announce that Marty Snyderman has joined Team Atlantis as our Photo Ambassador. Marty Snyderman is an Emmy Award winner and the Marine Life editor and Underwater Photography columnist for Dive Training magazine. Marty will be at Atlantis Puerto Galera and Atlantis Dumaguete resorts several times a year where he…
