DRT SHOW Malaysia 2025 Concludes with Record-Breaking Success: Visitor Surge Creates Unprecedented Diving Business Opportunities

This industry-leading event not only reinforced Malaysia's position as a core market for diving tourism in Asia but also opened a strategic window for exhibitors to establish market leadership in the diving industry, making it an essential commercial high ground not to be missed.

Unprecedented Visitor Enthusiasm Unleashes Commercial Value

During the three-day exhibition, visitor flow remained consistently high, with weekend periods seeing crowded exhibition areas and surging consultation and experience demands. Diving equipment manufacturers, resort operators, liveaboard service providers, and marine conservation organizations from around the world gathered together, all reporting that visitor quality and quantity exceeded expectations. The enthusiastic response from visitors at this event created an unparalleled showcase platform, helping exhibitors achieve dramatic leaps in both brand value and sales results.

International Platform Capturing Global Business Opportunities

The international scope of this year's exhibition reached new heights, with global diving industry leaders showcasing cutting-edge technologies, innovative equipment, and sustainable tourism solutions that garnered high visitor interest. The New Product Showcase area perfectly presented the advantages of each new product, from diving computers and advanced regulators to underwater photography accessories, all generating tremendous excitement with continuous testing and negotiations significantly increasing visitor inquiries. This unique advantage of international vision and market convergence not only expanded exhibitors' global influence but also provided solid support for securing leading positions in the Asian market.

Diverse Activities Precisely Attract Potential Customers

During DRT SHOW Malaysia 2025, a series of carefully planned activities ignited enthusiasm at the venue, serving as powerful engines for exhibitors to precisely gather potential customers. The Sotong Game was extraordinarily lively, attracting numerous visitors with prize redemption points experiencing booming popularity. The New Product Showcase area perfectly presented the advantages of various new products, significantly increasing visitor inquiry rates. The Professional Diving Seminar sessions were consistently packed, facilitating in-depth booth negotiations. The Plastic Upcycling workshop attracted environmentally conscious customer groups, expanding new market angles. The Lucky Draw excited the entire venue with generous prizes and active visitor participation. The Ocean Stars UW Photo Gallery and Sea Vision UW Vlog Cinema display areas effectively promoted underwater photography equipment demand with their stunning visual effects. These activities not only increased exhibition awareness but also created continuous market opportunities for exhibitors.

Mission Blue Series Events

Mission Blue Award Ceremony: Honoring Ocean Guardians, Appreciating Department of Fisheries Malaysia

The Mission Blue Award Ceremony was grandly held on February 22, becoming a highlight moment focusing on marine protection at the exhibition. The event paid tribute to organizations that have made outstanding contributions to diving and environmental protection. Reef Check Malaysia, Shark Savers Malaysia, Save Our Seahorses Malaysia, Diveheart Malaysia, Perhentian Marine Research Station, Sea Turtle Research Unit, and Bubble Turtle Conservation were all recognized for their tireless efforts in marine ecological protection and sustainable diving development. The participation of these organizations demonstrated the exhibition's firm commitment to promoting environmental causes while injecting powerful momentum into exhibitors' social impact. Notably, Ms. Puan Yeo Moi Eim, Deputy Director General of Department of Fisheries Malaysia, attended as a special guest, adding authority and profound significance to the event through her representation of the Department of Fisheries Malaysia's strong support. The DRT SHOW organizers hereby express sincere gratitude to Ms. Puan Yeo Moi Eim and the Department of Fisheries Malaysia for their valuable contributions to marine protection and the exhibition's success.

Mission Blue-Diver's Marathon: Interactive Conservation Support, Traffic Empowering Exhibitors

The Mission Blue-Diver's Marathon stamp collection activity motivated visitors to participate in marine conservation missions through fun interactions, maintaining high popularity and bringing significant traffic to the exhibition area. Visitors completed designated tasks to collect stamps and redeem exclusive gifts, with continuous visitor flow throughout the activity and vibrant exhibition areas. This innovative design not only deepened visitors' awareness of marine protection but also created excellent opportunities for exhibitors to directly engage with environmentally conscious customer groups, helping boost both brand image and market reach. The joint efforts of the organizers and all participating institutions made the power of ocean protection shine brilliantly throughout the exhibition.

Looking Forward to 2026, Seizing Industry Opportunities

With the outstanding performance of this year's exhibition, the DRT SHOW organizers have officially announced plans for 2026, which will further expand the scale and incorporate more innovative elements. DRT SHOW Malaysia is not only an excellent platform for showcasing products, securing customers, and leading the market but also a strategic hub for the diving industry. We sincerely invite more industry partners eager for breakthrough to join us in grasping market pulses and driving the diving industry and marine conservation to new heights, working together to achieve industry excellence.

Next Stop—DRT SHOW Shanghai 2025

DRT SHOW's next major event will be grandly held at Shanghai World Expo Exhibition Convention Center Hall No. 4 from 21 to 23 March 2025. As Asia's largest diving expo with the highest visitor flow, DRT SHOW Shanghai will gather top forces from the global diving industry, attracting massive diving enthusiasts and professional buyers, with visitor scale expected to set new records, providing exhibitors with unparalleled exposure opportunities and commercial returns. Whether you're seeking brand enhancement or market expansion, this peak event in the Asian diving market will be your best stage.

DRT SHOW Shanghai 2025

Date&Opening Hours
21 March 2025 (Friday) to 23 March 2025 (Sunday)

10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
VenueShanghai World Expo Exhibition Convention Center(SWEECC) Hall 4