The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) will proudly represent the Territory at the annual Diving Equipment & Marketing Association (DEMA) Show, taking place from November 11-14, 2025, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Photo: BVITB/File

Virgin Islands' Dive Ambassador and Influencer Alton A. Bertie will also be attending the annual Diving Equipment & Marketing Association (DEMA) Show, taking place from November 11-14, 2025, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Photo: Facebook/File

In collaboration with the BVI Scuba Organisation (the parent body for scuba operators across the Territory), the BVITBFC will highlight the Virgin Islands’ world-class diving experiences and the operators who make them possible.

According to the BVITBFC, in a press release, the team will also promote the annual BVI Wreck Week, an increasingly popular event celebrating the Territory’s rich underwater heritage, scheduled for June 21-27, 2026.

The delegation

Leading the delegation from the BVITBFC are Perla George, Business Development Director, North America; and Fravern Collins, Senior Product Officer – Cruise. VI Dive Ambassador and Influencer Alton A. Bertie will also be attending the event.

“The Board, in partnership with the BVI Scuba Organisation, has been participating in DEMA for decades as part of our ongoing efforts to showcase the British Virgin Islands as a premier scuba diving destination,” said Ms George. “While diving remains our primary focus, we also take this opportunity to share updates on the Territory’s wide range of land and sea accommodations, along with the many other unforgettable experiences awaiting visitors.”

Produced by the Diving Equipment & Marketing Association, the DEMA Show is the world’s largest trade-only event for professionals in scuba diving, ocean water sports, and adventure/dive travel. The show annually attracts hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of industry professionals from around the globe, making it a vital platform for promoting the British Virgin Islands’ exceptional dive tourism offerings.