Five Reasons to Attend an Exhibition

What does your business image say?

Professional image: One of the things I love most about working in the diving industry is that my 3 piece suit hasn’t seen the light of day for some time, save for the odd wedding and funeral. But does that mean that you can dress however you’d like? Professional image is important and there is...

Women’s Health in Diving

Written by DAN staff With PADI® Women’s Dive Day coming up on 15 July, this is an excellent time to review a few issues unique to female scuba divers. The issues that pertain to women’s health and safety in the water aren’t broadly publicized. Refresh yourself on some of the most common gender-specific questions student...

Have You Renewed Your PADI-endorsed Dive Center and Resort Insurance?

Stay protected with PADI-endorsed Dive Center and Resort Insurance by renewing your coverage today. PADI-endorsed policies run from 30 June 2017 until 30 June 2018, so if you haven’t renewed yet, you may not be covered. Here are a few reasons why you should choose the PADI-endorsed Dive Center and Resort Insurance program. The industry’s...

PADI Instructor Examinations for June, 2017

Congratulations to the many new PADI Instructors who completed their PADI Instructor Examinations in June. 01 June | Pondicherry, India 03 June | Cairns, Australia 03 June | Dumaguete, Philippines 06 June | Gold Coast, Australia 07 June | Malapascua, Malaysia 09 June | Bohol, Philippines 10 June | Singapore 14 June | Gili Islands,...

5 Tips to Accommodate Traveling Families

Being in a position to accommodate traveling families is a solid growth strategy.

The Art of a Good Dive Briefing

Thomas Fuller was an English clergyman from the 17th century with a flair for catchy sayings, such as “If you command wisely, you'll be obeyed cheerfully”. As PADI Divemasters, you don’t necessarily command people – but your advice, direction (and ok, yes - occasionally your orders!) are regularly required by the divers you look after. We caught...

Deptherapy, diving rehabilitation in Egypt

As PADI Regional Manager in charge of Egypt, I had the privilege to become involved in Deptherapy’s largest ever and most successful programme yet.During mid-May, 12 wounded Veterans took part in the Deptherapy programme at Pharaoh Dive Club - The Roots Luxury Camp, which thanks to the owners (Steve and Clare) has become the point...

Brinkley Davies: Aussie Native, PADI Divemaster, and Eco Warrior

Brinkley Davies is an Aussie native residing in beautiful Port Lincoln, South Australia. Not only does Brinkley take some incredibly stunning shots (check out @brinkleydavies, trust us it’s worth it!) but she’s also a PADI®Divemaster, founder of the Balu Blue Foundation and ‘Australian of the Year’ nominee. Phew, we think that’s pretty impressive! Not only...

PADI Elite Instructor Interview: Antoine Antoun, IDC Staff Instructor

Meet Antoine Antoun, PADI IDC Staff Instructor. Watch the video below to hear what it means to him to be a PADI Dive Professional and Elite Instructor.