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INNER SPACE: World's Largest Rebreather Event May 26-Jun 2, 2012

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INNER SPACE: World's Largest Rebreather Event May 26-Jun 2, 2012

(Dive Travel Business News - May 1, 2012) -- The world’s largest Closed Circuit Rebreather (CCR) diving event is once again coming to Grand Cayman  May 26 to June 2, 2012.  INNER SPACE is a dedicated week of Closed Circuit Rebreather Diving and CCR training, lectures, technology conference and more! It's an all inclusive week bringing together divers, Instructors, dive shops, manufacturers, training agencies and more.

The upcoming 9th INNER SPACE is hosted by Divetech at Cobalt Coast Dive Resort, 78 Closed Circuit Rebreatherers will partake in this eventful week, diving the deep walls and shallow reefs div  of Grand Cayman.  CCR divers from new recreational divers through deep trimix divers journey to Grand Cayman, diving at various depths based on their certification limits, from 60 to 400 feet on dives lasting for 3 hours. read more »

DIVE Magazine Goes Digital.

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DIVE Magazine Goes Digital.

(Dive Travel Business News - April 2, 2012) -- UK's Dive Magazine has gone digital, offering online readers around the world with free access to its digital magazine version. The main aim of the digital editions are to promote scuba diving and to attrace as many new people into the sport as possible.

Launched in 1995 DIVE Magazine has become a must read for diving enthusiasts. DIVE originally was produced for the UK market but soon gathered an international following. For easy access, the magazine has designed its digital editions to be available on all new devices and platforms on iPad, iPhone, Android and Kindle.

The DIVE printed edition retails in the UK stores for L3.99. The digital editions carry the same content as the printed edition. Sign up for the free online version here.

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Rebreather Forum 3 to be held May 18-20, 2012

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Rebreather Forum 3

(Dive Travel Business News - March 19, 2012) -- Experts from around the world are gathering in Orlando, Florida on May 18-20, 2012 to examine the state of rebreather use and to develop protocols and recommendations to improve user safety. Co-sponsored in part by DAN, PADI and the American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS), the Rebreather Forum 3 is a three-day program featuring rebreather specialists, experts, manufacturers, training and education leaders, scientists and dive safety researchers.

Over the course of the three-day program, participants will have the chance to hear presentations on topics such as the state of recreational rebreather technology, a review of the available data for accident analysis, a review of the training and operational protocols, and an examination of the considerations for conducting extreme exposure dives. read more »

Maduro Dive Fanta-Seas Launches Free Online Tool for Dive Travel Sellers

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Maduro Dive Fanta-Seas Launches Free Online Tool for Dive Travel Sellers

(Dive Travel Business News - January 26, 2012) --  Maduro Dive Fanta-Seas has launched a new, free online application called PAW, which is available for industry pros to review online. PAW stands for Profit Application Widget and was designed to provide dive travel distributors a proven method to enhance profits on individual dive travel sales, merchandise while maintaining complete control of their clients and retaining customers on their own website at all times.

According to Debran Nielsen, Dive Travel Specialist with Maduro Dive Fanta-Seas, the initial comments from distributors that added PAW to their website have been overwhelmingly positive.  Beta-testers of PAW said they are realizing more profits from travel, instruction and equipment sales. Fresh content and new specials are motivating clients to return more frequently to the distributor's website. read more »

Introducing DIVE TRAVELER - A New Revolution in Dive Media

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Introducing DIVE TRAVELER - A New Revolution in Dive Media

(Dive Travel Business News- October 11, 2011) -- The world of dive media is about to change. Launching in early November, Dive Traveler is a digital magazine idea so revolutionary that it will redefine the way you think about the media content experience. Dive Traveler is a global, multi-platform, mobile media-based magazine app, an eMag, which is defined by the user for the user. And Dive Traveler delivers information and new content to the user every day. It´s the world’s first 365-day, personalized magazine experience. read more »

Diveboard.com Launches 1st Online Scuba Logbook

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Diveboard.com Launches 1st Online Scuba Logbook

(Dive Travel Business News - December 23, 2011) --  In response to a survey of 2355 scuba divers conducted by Diveboard.com in 2011, between April and June 2011, Diveboard.com has created a free online scuba logbook for divers of all skill levels.

Built by a team of scuba fans, Diveboard.com is a free online service that addresses the wants and needs of divers illustrated in the survey: Divers to save and share scuba memories in a fun and educational way; Diveboard helps scuba divers get involved with the scientific community and contribute to watch the evolution of the marine ecosystem as well as making diving safer; Diveboard enables scuba divers, through fellow divers’ past experiences, to discover new spots and species and to plan their next scuba trips effectively. read more »

Scubaocity offers a Dive Booking, Tracking and Marketing System for Dive Businesses.

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Scubaocity offers a Dive Booking, Tracking and Marketing System for Dive Busines

(Dive Travel Business News - November 14, 2010) - Scubaocity is a new dive booking, reservation tracking and marketing system for dive retailers and dive operators.  The management tool and booking engine promises an easy cohesive framework for dive businesses to collect, access, process, analyze and disseminate data that is vital to a company's success.

The application helps a dive business to manage their current customer base, create and track reservations and provides a Secure Socket Link (SSL) for secure transactions. The tool also includes a bulk email system and integrates social media to connect with existing and new customers.  

There are two distinct parts to Scubaocity.com:  An internal view which allows the User to manage the business, and an external view which allows its customers to see follow the business, make reservations, and manage their own accounts.

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Bahamas Diving Association Goes Live with Dive Travel Booking Engine

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Bahamas Diving Association Launches Dive Travel Booking Engine

(Dive Travel Business News - March 30, 2010) -- The Bahamas Diving Association and Bahamas Ministry of Tourism have gone live with a custom built dive travel booking engine created for the Bahamas by Segnant Technologies of Dallas, Texas.

The unique booking engine allows adventure-seeking travelers the ability to view and book dive packages with any of the 37 members of the Bahamas Diving Association. Aside from diving and snorkeling, hotel-inclusive dive packages are offered,  and in some cases, meals are available for booking on the engine. For travelers not sure where to go for a Bahamas vacation, the new booking engine features  "Search" and "Hot Deals" buttons helping travelers to research their next trip. read more »

Website under Siege to Remove Unsubstantiated Viscious Reviews

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TripAdvisor under Siege to Clean Up Online Reviews

(Dive Travel Business News - November 7, 2010) -- A British reputation management company, KwikChex, is gathering unhappy hotel owners and travel providers in a group to fight TripAdvisor: It's threatening to file class action suits in Britain and the United States for defamation and libel unless TripAdvisor changes its policies about posting user-generated hotel reviews.

The KwikChex group wants TripAdvisor to remove reviews that aren't verified but make serious charges such as crime, injury or illness. It wants other unverified insulting reviews taken down.  As part of its anti TripAdvisor strategy, KwikChex might also attempt to identify individual negative posters and go after them legally.

The advent of online reader review databases has been a positive development: Most anonymous reviews like those found on TripAdvisor can be honest, accurate and insightful. These reviews can help travelers and reward the best travel providers. Reviews can also pressure hotels to improve their service quality and property offerings so everyone wins.  read more »

Mastering ReBreathers 2nd Edition Available at DEMA 2010

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Mastering ReBreathers 2nd Edition Now Available

(Dive Travel Business News - November 11, 2010) -- Best Publishing Company is launching Mastering Rebreathers by author Jeffrey E. Bozanic. This long awaited, newly updated, and fully revised second edition is a comprehensive new look at rebreathers, written for the diving industry. Its chapters cover all types of rebreathers currently available; the history, physics, physiology, and theory of rebreather diving; pre-dive, dive, and post-dive procedures; and maintenance and travel considerations. It is designed for use as a generic textbook for all agencies and rebreathers.

Mastering Rebreathers, Second Edition is the perfect tool for those who would like to experience the thrill and excitement of expanding their diving skills and re-invigorating their passion for diving. In well-trained and well-informed hands, a rebreather will not only enhance the capabilities and enjoyment of diving, but will increase safety as well. Whether you are new to rebreathers and are using this book as part of a formal training course. read more »