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The One and Only Choice in the Dive Market! DRT SHOW Taiwan 2025 Marks a Pivotal Milestone for Brands
The 2025 DRT SHOW Taiwan International Dive and Resort Travel Expo recently concluded successfully at the Taipei Flora EXPO Dome. The event welcomed a total of 38,830 visitors, marking an 11.2% increase from the previous edition, a clear indication of the booming dive industry and its growing appeal. With over a hundred professional exhibitors and a wealth of diverse programs, the three-day show attracted a large number of dive enthusiasts and industry professionals. The venue was packed with energy and excitement, fostering extensive networking and cooperation. Once again, DRT SHOW solidified its status as a leading business platform in the Asian diving market. Compared to other regional dive expos, DRT SHOW stands out in scale, international brand participation, and audience quality—taking the lead in both market influence and matchmaking efficiency. It has become the premier stage for brands expanding into the Asian dive market.
Diverse and Spectacular Activities
This year’s show featured an array of rich and diverse activities. Seminar topics covered multiple areas to provide divers with comprehensive knowledge and practical insights.
Underwater Photography seminars helped participants improve their technical skills and visual storytelling, enhancing their ability to document dives with both precision and aesthetics.
Freediving Challenges deepened understanding of physical limits and risk management, promoting safety awareness and personal growth.
Dive Travel Recommendations broadened horizons with the latest popular global dive destinations and trip planning trends.
Ocean Conservation talks delivered practical environmental education, promoting sustainable diving habits.
The integration of AI and Marine Tourism offered a glimpse into how technology is reshaping the industry’s future.
Mermaid Culture Exploration appealed to cultural enthusiasts, inspiring new imaginative connections with water and fostering greater inclusivity in diving.
Through this multi-dimensional programming, attendees not only gained knowledge but also expanded their perspectives and strengthened their connection to the ocean. These seminars also offered excellent brand visibility and promotional opportunities for educational institutions.
The Kids Zone, developed in collaboration with our official media partner, featured materials from the coloring book "The Adventures of Cassie and the Blackfish Gang", co-authored with Filipino illustrator AG Sano. This engaging experience creatively instilled ocean conservation values in the next generation, offering children and parents a meaningful and educational time together.
A special highlight of this year’s exhibition was the hosting of two major events: the Ocean Stars Underwater Photo Gallery and Sea Vision Underwater Cinema. The “Most Popular Award” was granted to Hsu Sheng-Ming’s Beautiful Leaf Slug (Prize: PROBLUE Piston Balanced Regulator Set FR-9019B) and Li Fang-Ling’s Raja Ampat (Prize: CREST CR-F). In addition, interactive activities such as the “Squid Game,” “Bubble Agent Stamp Rally,” “Lucky Draw,” and “Ocean Creative Handcraft Workshop” kept the excitement going with continuous prize giveaways. These experiences greatly boosted visitor engagement and on-site spending momentum, generating substantial returns for brand marketing and product promotion.
Top-Tier Global Exhibitors Under One Roof
The exhibitor lineup at this edition of the show was both impressive and diverse, featuring top global diving equipment brands such as GARMIN, CREST, PROBLUE, AOI, OCEANMAX, SHEARWATER, EVOLVE HAWAII, DIVEROID, and WATER PRO. These brands showcased the latest diving technologies and high-end equipment applications, offering a wide array of choices for professional buyers and divers alike.
The dive travel sector was equally exciting, including international and local dive travel brands such as Maldives Legend, Neptune Liveaboards Indonesia, Scuba Go – Indonesia, Tiare Cruise Indonesia, Wonderful Indonesia, MV HALIA MALDIVES, NEOMI Liveaboard, as well as Taiwan Dive Center and Taiwan Dive Center Green Island.
In addition, official tourism organizations made a powerful appearance, including the Philippines Department of Tourism, Wonderful Indonesia (Indonesia Tourism Board), and the Penghu National Scenic Area Administration of the Tourism Administration, MOTC (Taiwan). Leveraging their official platforms and resources, these organizations promoted dive tourism and local industries, further solidifying DRT SHOW’s role as a central hub for integrated dive tourism resources across Asia.
Furthermore, marine conservation organizations such as the Ocean Conservation Administration, Citizen of the Ocean Foundation, Taiwan Cetacean Society, Kuroshio Ocean Education Foundation, Taiwan Laogu Island Association, and the Environmental Information Center also actively participated, promoting ocean sustainability through education and meaningful exchange.
Special zones for new product showcases and tech innovations attracted buyers and distributors alike. From entry-level divers to seasoned experts, the show provided solutions tailored to every need, enhancing vertical integration and upstream-downstream industry collaboration.
(See full exhibitor list here: https://app.drtexpo.com/h5/#/pages/article/article?id=216)
Ocean Culture Market & Cross-Sector Experiences
The Ocean Culture Market drew significant attention with its collection of marine-themed creative brands, specialty foods, and hands-on craft booths. Participating vendors such as Sheep Heaven, Whippy Paracord Life, and Wu Island Metalworks contributed to a lively market atmosphere that balanced commercial appeal with cultural depth. This zone not only boosted entertainment value and crowd engagement but also gave creative brands and small businesses a key opportunity for onsite sales and brand exposure.
A Business Engine and International Leadership Platform
As Taiwan’s only professional dive expo, DRT SHOW goes beyond consumer experience—it serves as a vital B2B2C business integration platform, enabling precise matchmaking between domestic/international brands and industry players. Many exhibitors reported that the event significantly increased their brand visibility and opened up potential agency and distribution channels. The high conversion rate surpassed expectations, making it a cornerstone of annual marketing strategy and the ideal springboard for brands to expand globally from Asia.
Writing the Next Chapter in Diving Industry Excellence
DRT SHOW remains committed to driving innovation and sustainability in the diving industry. By integrating global resources and connecting brands with buyers, the show injects fresh energy and opportunities into the Asian and global dive markets. The next edition will further expand in scale and international impact, continuing to build an irreplaceable commercial ecosystem.
We are more than an exhibition—we are the trendsetter and industry catalyst, moving the global diving community toward its next peak.
Next Stop – See You in Beijing!
Following the tremendous success in Taiwan, DRT SHOW is heading to its next destination — Beijing!
Join us at the upcoming DRT SHOW Beijing 2025, where even more industry leaders, dive enthusiasts, and global brands will gather to explore new opportunities and partnerships.
Location: China National Convention Center (CNCC)
Date: 8–10 August 2025
Mark your calendars and be part of the next chapter in shaping the future of the diving industry!
