News articles in Retail Dive Centers

Scuba Sport Magazine Expands Circulation in 2013

(Dive Travel Business News - November 7, 2012) -- Soon to celebrate the one year anniversary of its first edition, Scuba Sport Magazine has announced that it will be increasing its circulation in 2013. Catering to recreational scuba diving, the new US magazine has experienced a high demand from dive centers in its network.

Scuba Sport Magazine arrived at the DEMA Show 2011 as a prototype, and its first issue was released the week of Christmas 2011. The magazine has since grown to a print circulation of 15,000 in only 5 issues, making it the fastest growing diving magazine in the industry. The digital edition, which is posted on the magazine's website a month after the release of the print edition, is receiving over 1500 downloads within the first 30 days of its posting. read more »

Innovative Scuba Concepts Advises Dealers of a Recall of Phantom Pressure Hose

Innovative Scuba Concepts Advises Dealers of a Pressure Hose Recall

(Dive Travel Business News - August 20, 2012) -- Innovative Scuba Concepts, who distributes braided high pressure hoses under the “Phantom” brand name, has been notified by the hose manufacturer that they have initiated a Consumer Products Safety Commission Recall for braided high pressure hoses. This recall applies only to the specific 11Q3, 11Q4, and 12Q1 lots of double braided flexible high pressure SCUBA hoses that are intended for use with submersible pressure gauges (SPG). read more »

Maduro offers Exclusive Group Opportunities for 2012

(Dive Travel Business News - April 25, 2012) -- Maduro Dive Fanta-Seas is offering Exclusive Group Opportunities (EGO) with leading dive companies until June 29 for travel from August to December 2012. Dive Retailers and Group Leaders looking to add a dive trip or begin selling group dive travel in 2012 , as little as 5 people are needed to book a profitable group trip. The EGO offers are commissionable up to 12% and include Free Spots to use or sell.

Here is a summary of the EGO 2012 Participants and offers: read more »

Total Diving give 101% to Marine Conservation.

Dive Travel Business News - April 21, 2012) -- Located in Montreal, Canada, Total Diving, has become the first dive centre in the world to join 1% for the Planet, Total Diving will generously donate 1% of their revenue to ocean protection.

“As the first dive center in the world to join 1% for the Planet, we are breaking new ground for businesses whose survival and profitability depend on the wellbeing of the oceans,” said Darcy Kieran, owner of Total Diving.

Says Kieran, "It's not just about preserving scuba diving sites around the world, it’s a great fit and it’s a good feeling to know we are working together to ensure our underwater playground is protected for future generations.” read more »

Beneath The Sea Offers Dedicated Day for Professionals

(Dive Travel Business News - February 25, 2012) -- Beneath the Sea Show has set aside a trade-only day for professional buyers for the show's 36th annual event. The Show's inaugural Dealer Day will be launched on Friday March 23, 2012 as part of the 3-day event hosted at the Meadowlands Convention Center in Secaucus, New Jersey, USA. Registration for Dealer Day is $25 and is valid during Dealer Day show hours (1pm - 6pm) and general public admission from 6pm-9pm on Friday evening.

To register for this trade-only day, visit BTS Dealer Day. read more »

WW II Ship to Become Artificial Reef Off Florida's West Coast.

(Dive Travel Business News - February 24, 2012) -- A World War II ship will soon be 100 feet below the Gulf near Fort Myers Beach. Last week, Lee County Commissioners voted to move forward with a plan to sink the 165-foot USS Mohawk as an artificial reef on the west coast of Florida.

Environmental Specialists from Lee County will be in Key West within the next couple of weeks to inspect the Coast Guard cutter Mohawk to inspect the vessel, conduct a stability analysis and determine what wires and other hazardous materials need to be removed and ready to be moved to the deeper waters off the west coast of Florida. The plan is to sink the Mohawk in 60 to 90 feet of water 13 miles off Sanibel Island.

The Mohawk is currently a floating museum docked along the East Quay Wall at the Truman Waterfront and operated by the nonprofit Miami-Dade Historic Maritime Museum Inc. The nonprofit is giving Lee County the Mohawk for free. The nonprofit's other ship, the Ingham, will remain in the same location. read more »

New Leader at the Helm at Caribbean Dive Tours

New Owner Shawn Exnicious at Caribbean Dive Tours

(Dive Travel Business News - October 14, 2011) -- Shawn Exnicious is taking over the helm at dive travel wholesale company Caribbean Dive Tours. The change comes on the heels of the announcement that Ron Grzelka, President and owner of Caribbean Dive Tours / Worldwide Dive Tours (CDT) will be retiring.

Former dive store owner of Atlanta Scuba & Swim Academny (now Atlanta Scuba and Swim Centers), Grzelka started Caribbean Dive Tours 23 years ago with the concept of providing dive travel services to the dive center that didn’t compete for his dive store customers. CDT continues with that same business model today, working with dive retailers and not competing against them. Over the years, this U.S. travel wholesaler, tour operator and agency has grown to represent over 200 dive resorts, hotel & dive operations, and liveaboard vessels in the Caribbean and in the South Pacific. read more »

Pilot Referral Program for Discover Diving Experiences Launched in Cayman.

(Dive Travel Business News - September 4, 2011) -- A new Discover Diving Referral Program is being pilot tested by Cayman Islands' Dive Operators in conjunction with Dive Center Business magazine and U.S. dive stores. Each year thousands of vacationers head to warmer climes and try a discover diving experience. But there has been a disconnect between their "Resort Diver" experience and the next obvious step: To find a local dive store back home and become a fully certified diver. read more »

DEMA Annual Update at Upcoming DEMA Show 2011

(Dive Travel Business News - September 22, 2011) - The Annual Diving Equipment & Marketing Association Member Meeting and Update will be held at the DEMA Show on Thursday November 3, 2011 at the Orange County Convention Center, Room N310E from 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM.

DEMA invites both members and non-members to this event to learn the latest information about the Association's activities during the last year and planned projects for 2012. A complimentary Continental style breakfast is included. The meeting provides an opportunity for industry professionals to meet current DEMA Board Members, candidates for the 2012 Board of Directors Election and DEMA Staff. read more »

DEMA Invites Industry To Strategic Visioning Session

(Dive Travel Business News - May 24, 2011) -- The Diving Equipment and Marketing Association invites industry members to a strategic visioning session in Long Beach on Sunday June 5, 2011 from 8:00 am to 10:00 am at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, California, in conjunction with Scuba Show 2011.

Held by the DEMA Board of Directors and lead by Tom Ingram, DEMA's Executive Director, "Moving Toward 2020: Developing a Strategic Vision for the Recreational Diving Industry" is series of brainstorming sessions with industry members that began with two sessions held at the Beneath the Sea Dive & Travel Show in March 2011. DEMA has been seeking industry input on the direction of the diving industry for the next 10 years. "Where is the recreational diving industry headed? How do we grow? What challenges lie ahead? What challenges us now?" are just some of the questions requiring the input of Dive Industry professionals. read more »