Interactive Events Showcase Key Dive Initiatives

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, November 4, 2014 – Long heralded as the birthplace of recreational diving, the Cayman Islands will celebrate its thriving dive industry at the Dive Equipment and Marketing Association’s (DEMA) 2014 annual trade show, November 19-22 in Las Vegas. The Cayman Islands Department of Tourism will sponsor a “Cayman Islands Pavilion” featuring the International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame (ISDHF), historical dive artifacts and an exhibit from the Central Caribbean Marine Institute (CCMI).

Scheduled events on November 19 and 20 will provide attendees with the chance to celebrate a few of the people and organizations who have supported the international dive industry this year. Both events will take place at the Cayman Islands Pavilion, located in Magnet Zone C.

• What: Meet and greet with the newly inducted members of the International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame.

When: Wednesday, November 19 at 2 p.m.

• What: Announcement of the winners of the T’Anks A Lot Rewards Program – come see who gets to drive away in a brand new Porsche Cayman!

When: Thursday, November 20 at 4 p.m.

At the Pavilion, DEMA visitors will also be able to walk the Hall of Fame red carpet and take photos with cut-outs of famous ISDHF inductees or even the inductees themselves, who will be stopping by the Pavilion. Dive operators from various Cayman Island resorts including Sunset House, Brac Reef Resort and Little Cayman Beach Resort will also have a presence there, alongside exhibitions from various private sector partners including Divetech, Indepth Watersports and Red Sail Sports Grand Cayman.

“We are excited to celebrate our dive partners on an international level at DEMA,” said Deputy Premier, and Minister of Tourism, the Honourable Moses Kirkconnell. “We want to show our support of the programmes that keep the Cayman Islands’ dive industry thriving and share their achievements with the global dive community.”

Make sure to stop by the Cayman Pavilion while in Las Vegas to see what Cayman kindness is all about!

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