HONG KONG, Dec. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- One of the largest gatherings for diving enthusiasts, marine conservationists and anyone with a passion for the underwater world, the Diving, Resort & Travel Expo ("DRT Show") is opened today at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre. Over the three-day show, a lineup of over 251 top-level exhibitors from 48 countries and regions including Europe, America, South Pacific and Asia, will be showcasing the latest diving equipment, water sports equipment, and dive resorts and travel information. The DRT show was honored to have Mr. Alex Wong, Chairman of Hong Kong Underwater Association (HKUA), Mr. Liu Gang, Chairman of Chinese Underwater Association (CUA), and the representatives of 12 Tourism Boards to officiate the opening ceremony.

Mr. Jason Chong, the Organizer of Diving, Resort & Travel Expo & Projector Director of LX Development Group Limited, said, " The DRT show is aimed at fostering the development of the diving industry in Hong Kong & Asia whilst raising public awareness of marine conservation. The diving industry in Asia is gradually developing; and we had received an overwhelming response over the past two years with significant growth in the total number of exhibitors. We are glad to host the show for the third time in Hong Kong, providing an informative platform for diving and travel enthusiasts and specialists."

Chong continued, "Hong Kong has a great potential for further development of its travel and tourism industry in view of its abundant tourism resources and travel lovers. We therefore plan to expand the scale of the Show and hold the first 'Hong Kong International Travel Fair (HKITF)' next year together with the DRT Show. The Fair will not only provide our exhibitors a larger platform to display their most innovative and advanced diving and water sports equipment and to advocate marine conservation, but also to hold more Tourism Fair, New Product Seminar, Travel Seminar, etc during the Fair. Latest travel information including island resorts, B & Bs, local specialties and cuisine, to name a few, will be added to facilitate the travel culture and exchange."

Diving's spotlight event for 3 consecutive years
The 2012 show is the third year the DRT show is taking place in Hong Kong, and it has become the most important and 'must visit' event in the field. This year, the show will continue to build on its prior success with a new venue at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre. With the vast exhibiting area, exhibitor numbers double compared to last year.

This year's show will be livelier than ever with an increasing number of participating tourism boards from world-class diving paradises around the globe, such as Fiji, Maldives, Indonesia, Thailand, Brunei, Palau, Philllipines, Malaysia, and Australia. It will also be the first time for Japan, Mexico and Yap Island to participate alongside other exhibitors. Exhibitors will be making exclusive offers during the DRT Show, while local diving travel agencies will also be offering special diving packages and one-stop reservation services for travel schedule and accommodation.

Informative Presentations Calls for Action on Marine Conservation
Aside from showcasing the latest diving equipment and travel information, there will be informative stage presentations covering a wide spectrum of interesting topics including a talk by Dr. Samuel Hung on the dwindling population of Chinese white dolphins; underwater photography by renowned underwater photographers, Mr. Stephen Wong & Ms. Takako Uno; and professional workshops by Mr. Rommy Cheung, Mr. Edmund Yiu, Mr. Andrew Couch, Mr. Andrew Georgitsis, Ms. Isabella Brown and many more.

For more information, please visit http://www.divingandresorttravelexpo.com.

Source: LX Development Group Limited