Florida, USA – The Philippines, spearheaded by the Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, is back in full force to position the country as a premier dive destination at the Diving Equipment and Marketing Association (DEMA) Show 2022 on 01 to 04 November 2022 in Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida, USA.
The annual DEMA Show is the largest trade-only event in the world for companies with business in scuba diving, ocean water sports and, adventure travel that attracts hundreds of visitors, including industry professionals.
Augmenting the delegation are representatives from DOT in Calabarzon, Central Visayas, Eastern Visayas and Davao, TPB Philippines, and the Philippine Commission on Sports Scuba Diving (PCSSD) together with dive resorts and operators such as the Crystal Blue Resort, Magic Resorts Philippines, Discovery Fleet, Kasai Village Dive Resort, Scandi Divers, El Galleon Resort / Asia Divers, Buceo Anilao Beach & Dive Resort, Atmosphere Resort & Spa, Amun Ini Beach Resort & Spa, Salaya Beach Houses, Atlantis Dive Resort and Liveaboard, Arkipelago Divers & Beach Resort, Reef Haven Scuba Diving School, Sea Explorers Philippines, Marco Vincent Dive Resort and Club Aquasports Dive Center.
Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco is optimistic that the Philippines’ participation in international trade shows such as the DEMA Show will signal a strong comeback for the country’s dive industry. In addition, the PCSSD, an attached agency of the DOT in charge of marine sports, has recently appropriated a budget of Php 9.53 million for the first time by the national government for a more intensified dive tourism promotion and development.
“We are elated that our national government has been supporting the dive industry ever since and we are more than ready to welcome dive professionals and enthusiasts from all over the world. Our 7,641 islands, tropical climate, accommodating locals, diverse marine life, and world-renowned underwater sites await you here.”
The Philippines booth at the DEMA Show officially opened today and highlighted the country’s best dive sites in Batangas, Cebu, Bohol, and Palawan and featured activities such as the sardine run, reef wall snorkeling, dolphin watching, and wreck diving, among others.
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