Bermuda Showcases Diving at DEMA Show 2026
The Bermuda Tourism Authority promoted the island's dive experiences at the New Orleans trade event, highlighting recent awards and upcoming programming.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Cruises
The Bermuda Tourism Authority operated an exhibition booth at DEMA Show 2026 in New Orleans, held November 3-6, to promote the island's diving experiences. Bermuda also received 10 honours in the Caribbean/Atlantic region of Scuba Diving magazine's 2027 Readers Choice Awards.
Why it matters
The exhibition aimed to build trade connections with dive travel professionals and extend Bermuda's reach in the dive tourism market. Recognition from a major dive publication adds credibility to the destination's marketing among travelers choosing dive trips.
Bermuda ranked Top 5 for Best Wreck Diving and Top 10 for Best Cave/Cavern Diving in the 2027 Readers Choice Awards, and the island is home to more than 300 known shipwrecks. The source does not specify the total number of destinations competing in each category.
The players
Bermuda Tourism Authority
The Bermuda Tourism Authority is the government-linked agency responsible for promoting the island as a travel destination.
Dive Bermuda
Dive Bermuda is a dive operator on the island that co-developed exhibition travel packages with Grotto Bay Beach Resort & Spa.
Grotto Bay Beach Resort & Spa
Grotto Bay Beach Resort & Spa is a resort in Bermuda that co-developed the Stay, Dine and Dive packages promoted at the show.
The details
At the exhibition, the Bermuda Tourism Authority distributed destination-branded giveaways and offered engagement opportunities with dive travel professionals. The BTA is collaborating with dive and luxury travel specialist SEL Concepts, and Dive Bermuda and Grotto Bay Beach Resort & Spa developed exhibition special Stay, Dine and Dive packages.
Timeline
November 3-6, 2026: DEMA Show 2026 is held in New Orleans, where Bermuda operated its exhibition booth.
April 20-25, 2027: Bermuda Dive Fest takes place.
Destination Positioning
Bermuda's award placements in Scuba Diving magazine's Readers Choice Awards position the island against other Caribbean and Atlantic dive destinations in reader-voted rankings. Using those rankings at DEMA extends a recognition pattern that dive destinations use to compete for specialist travelers.
Travelers interested in Bermuda's dive sites can look to the April 20-25, 2027 Bermuda Dive Fest as a spring timing option. The Stay, Dine and Dive packages from Dive Bermuda and Grotto Bay Beach Resort & Spa are one option for bundling lodging and diving.
The takeaway
Dive travelers planning a trip to Bermuda can compare the island's reader-ranked wreck and cave sites against other destinations before booking. Checking the spring Bermuda Dive Fest calendar may help align a trip with local programming.
What happens next
Bermuda Dive Fest takes place April 20-25, 2027, with the event intended to encourage spring visitation and support local businesses.
Further reading
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More information
Find event details on the Bermuda Dive Fest event information page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Bernews.
