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About Gene Muchanski

Executive Director at Dive Industry Association. Board Member at Dive Industry Foundation. Marketing Consultant to the Diving Industry. I have been a certified Scuba Diver since I was 15 years old and have been a passionate waterman for as long as I can remember.

Editorial – February 2017: Communication Increases Activity

Communication Increases Activity by Gene Muchanski, Editor The Dive Industry Professional Some people in the diving industry thought the Lone Star State Dive & Travel Show in Dallas was not going to be a big show, so they didn’t go. … Continue reading

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DIA Members to Exhibit at Our World Underwater 2017

The following Dive Industry Association Members are exhibiting at Our World-Underwater (Chicago) on February 24-26, 2017 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL.  Make it a point to visit our DIA Members. Local Retail Dive Centers Scuba … Continue reading

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NAUI Duck & Dive Photo/Video Contest

NAUI Duck & Dive Photo/Video Contest Tampa, Fla., (January 24, 2017) – In honor of National Rubber Ducky Day on January 13, NAUI Worldwide launched its 2017 NAUI Duck & Dive Photo/Video Contest to engage its social media followers in … Continue reading

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New IDC Dates For 2017 at Buddy Dive Bonaire

BUDDY DIVE ACADEMY RELEASES NEW IDC DATES FOR 2017 Go Pro with Buddy Dive; Often copied, never equaled! Bonaire, Dutch Caribbean (January 13, 2017) – Everyone has a dream, right? For those with a passion in scuba diving and dreaming … Continue reading

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DIA Members to Exhibit at Lone Star State Dive Show

The following Dive Industry Association Members are exhibiting at the Lone Star Dive Show (Our World-Underwater Dallas) on January 28-29, 2017 at the Embassy Suites Dallas-Frisco Hotel, Frisco, TX.  Visit our DIA Members FIRST. Manufacturers SeaLife Cameras / Pioneer Research … Continue reading

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Editorial – December 2016

December is a Time to Celebrate by Gene Muchanski, Editor The Dive Industry Professional December is a time to be thankful for the many good things in our lives.  It’s a time for Family and Friends, and yes, even for co-workers who … Continue reading

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Marketing Tools 101 – The Simple Business Card

Marketing Tools 101 – The Simple Business Card by Gene Muchanski, Executive Director Dive Industry Foundation December 22, 2016   No marketing tool in in the world is as easy to implement and yet so overlooked and misunderstood as the … Continue reading

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Eden Beach Resort Bonaire – DEMA Show Special Extended

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New Underwater Scooters at Buddy Dive Resort Bonaire

Buddy Dive Resort introduces new underwater scooters in Bonaire BONAIRE, Dutch Caribbean (December 1, 2016) – Buddy Dive Resort Bonaire is proud to announce their latest acquisition. As the first and only dive operation in Bonaire, Buddy Dive Resort recently started … Continue reading

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Quino El Guardian – Buy 3 Get 1 FREE

Offer good for all trips to Socorro and the Sea of Cortez in 2017 aboard the Quino el Guardian. Welcome to the Rocio Del Mar & Quino El Guardian Liveaboards! Our destinations are world class and our reputation is second … Continue reading

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