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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 – October 2016

October is For Pre-Show Prep by Gene Muchanski, Editor The Dive Industry Professional Every year at this time, the diving industry is getting ready for the DEMA Show.  Still the largest face-to-face marketing opportunity we have in the industry, it … Continue reading

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Dive Patches Offers 10% Discount for Promotional Items

Dive Patches International offers more than just patches.  They are the supplier of marketing promotional items, including tote bags, cups, luggage tags, etc. If you are thinking about trade show give aways – think Dive Patches International. Get great promo items … Continue reading

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Mobby’s Marketing To The Female Diver Seminar

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1st Annual Dive Fest St. Lucia – A Success

Dive Fest 2016 A Successful 1st Year by Donovan Brown, President St. Lucia Divers Association – Anbaglo   When the diving is good a week is not enough time to explore and discover all that is good about St. Lucia’s … Continue reading

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DIA Members to Exhibit at DEMA Show 2016

The following Dive Industry Association Members are exhibiting at the DEMA Show on November 16-19, 2016 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV.  Make it a point to visit our DIA Members FIRST. Manufacturers Big Blue Aquatic … Continue reading

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Editorial – September 2016

A New Season Starts In September by Gene Muchanski, Editor The Dive Industry Professional September has always been an exciting time for me.  As a young boy, September meant going back to school and getting new clothes, school supplies and … Continue reading

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Eden Beach Resort Bonaire – Fall Special

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fall Travel Special Eden Beach Resort Bonaire $745 per diver – hotel room (dbl occupancy) Drive, Dive and Relax this Fall…Visit Eden Beach Resort Bonaire this Fall and take advantage of own discounted dive package.  Experience diving … Continue reading

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Coral Restoration Foundation Bonaire Receives Onetime Government Funding

CORAL RESTORATION FOUNDATION BONAIRE RECEIVES ONETIME GOVERNMENT FUNDING  Bonaire, Dutch Caribbean (September 5, 2016), Coral Restoration Foundation Bonaire is happy to announce it received a onetime funding from the Dutch government to further develop the foundation’s activities. The CRF Bonaire project … Continue reading

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Dive Fest Saint Lucia 2016

Dive Fest Saint Lucia 2016 By Gene Muchanski, Correspondent Caribbean Dive News When I think of a Tropical Island Paradise, I think of a beautiful little island, somewhere  in the Caribbean that has great scenery, gorgeous weather, friendly people, fun … Continue reading

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Editorial – August 2016

August is Time to Regroup. by Gene Muchanski, Editor The Dive Industry Professional It’s only August and the season is already starting to wind down.  Companies are planning their annual sales meeting and product managers are busy getting their samples in … Continue reading

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