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Camel Dive Club & Hotel in Sharm El Sheikh delays reopening until 2021

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Camel Dive Club and Hotel Sharm El Sheikh has announced that it will delay reopening until 2021.

Here is their statement in full:

Dear Valued Camel guests and friends, 

It is not very often that I feel I have to address you but today I am writing this letter to all of you with a heavy heart. 

Since 1986, the date of Camel’s opening, we have had to endure and face many challenges. The last decade in particular was extremely hard due to the events that have taken place in Egypt and in particular the Sinai. 

This time we are facing an unprecedented event that has shaken the whole world and forced us on March 19th into a temporary shut down of all diving and hotel activities. This worldwide outbreak of COVID-19 has brought the world to a standstill, and tourism has been the worst affected of all major economic sectors. Businesses were forced to shut down, many have lost their jobs and some have lost their lives. 

 Although the current situation is much improved, the uncertainty of flights remains a major hurdle for the resumption of travel. Therefore, I have decided to target the date of March 20th, 2021 for the reopening of Camel Dive Club & Hotel. We hope this will be the time when we all can travel, dive, dine, and enjoy holidays freely and safely. 

 My main priority from the date of the temporary shut down has been the livelihood of all Camel staff. It is the Camel staff that makes the whole Camel experience possible, something that you have grown to love about us. If I don’t have my staff then I don’t have Camel. I am not willing to lose my staff and will protect them whatever comes my way no matter how hard it gets. Each member of my staff is unique which I am sure you will agree with. I have taken it upon myself to make sure that every member of staff including my freelance instructors are looked after and still receive an income and does not have the door closed in their face. 

 In many countries, I have read about furlough and how governments have helped out small businesses. Please, let me assure you that unfortunately, this does not happen in Egypt. Here I had to take loans from banks because I felt that, ethically, I must support those who have been supporting me all these years and contributed so heavily in Camel’s success. 

We are after all an extended family, Camel Family. 

This is obviously a heavy financial burden during a time of no revenue and with the cost of living increasing, but the day that we reopen I want to reopen with all my Camel Family around me, I don’t see any other way. 

 I am sorry to break this news, I know many of you had holidays planned for the coming months, but again given the circumstances I believe this is the best course of action for Camel’s future and the safety of both our valued guests and staff. 

As every cloud has a silver lining, due to the long break the underwater world is now even more spectacular. 

We are here for YOU and waiting for you to come back and enjoy the unbeatable Red Sea diving again. 

I really hope to see you all in 2021, we need your support now more than ever. We need you to get in touch and book now for next year, we need you to pack those dive bags dust off the logbooks and GET YOUR DIVE ON! Please tell your friends and family and get them involved. 

I wish you, your family and loved ones well, stay safe. 

Warmest regards, 

Hesham Gabr 

Founder & CEO 

Please contact info@cameldive.com for further information or visit www.cameldive.com

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Diving Talks Rises to Become the World’s Second Largest Diving Event in Online Visibility

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Diving Talks, Portugal’s internationally acclaimed diving conference, has officially become the second most visible diving event online worldwide, according to aggregated performance data across YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and other digital platforms.

With a rapidly growing digital presence that includes over 365,000 YouTube views and more than 25,000 social media visitors, Diving Talks has solidified its position as a global reference in diving content, storytelling, and thought leadership.

“In just a few short years, we’ve built more than a conference — we’ve built a global conversation about the future of diving,” said Arlindo Serrão, spokesperson for Diving Talks. “From deep cave expeditions to marine conservation, our speakers are some of the most accomplished and inspiring figures in the underwater world — and now their stories are reaching a truly global audience.”

Global Ranking

Based on comparative visibility across digital media, the current ranking of the top five diving events by online visibility is as follows:

1. ADEX Asia Dive Expo – Long-established brand with multi-platform digital reach across Asia
2. Diving Talks – The fastest-growing platform in Europe, with unmatched video engagement and curated speaker content
3. DEMA Show – The largest trade-only show in the world, with strong B2B digital presence
4. boot Düsseldorf (Dive Segment) – Massive event footprint, with diving as a key but not exclusive focus
5. Salon de la Plongée (Paris Dive Show) – A dominant force in Francophone markets, growing steadily online

An Invitation to Brands

“For dive gear manufacturers, training agencies, destinations, and ocean-focused brands, this is your moment,” added [Spokesperson Name]. “Diving Talks has become one of the most powerful digital platforms in the diving world. If you want your message to be seen, heard, and respected globally — this is where you show up.”

Sponsorship and digital placement opportunities for the upcoming edition are now open, offering brands high-visibility integration into Diving Talks’ growing multimedia ecosystem.

An Expanding Digital Footprint

Diving Talks’ rise has been fueled by a video-first strategy, high-profile speaker interviews, and deep audience engagement through debates, lightning talks, and behind-the-scenes content.

Its YouTube channel is now the most-watched in the diving conference space, attracting both recreational divers and technical specialists from around the globe.

The conference continues to grow its presence across platforms and is investing in new digital initiatives to further expand its global community.

Looking Ahead

With the next edition already in the works and an ambitious content strategy in place, Diving Talks is poised to challenge for the top spot in online visibility — setting a new standard for how diving events connect with the world.

Contact:

Arlindo Serrao
arlindo.serrao@portugaldive.com
www.divingtalks.com

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UNESCO endorses Ocean Literacy project by leading diving organisations

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The DAN.PADI programme brings ocean knowledge to all through a free eLearning platform

The DAN.PADI Ocean Literacy Project has been officially recognised as an Ocean Decade Action by UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission, joining the prestigious Ocean Literacy With All (OLWA) programme under the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030).

This endorsement is a significant recognition of the scientific value and social relevance of the programme. It also plays a vital role in extending the project’s reach and impact, helping to spread marine culture across all ages, languages and nationalities – a goal at the heart of DAN Europe and PADI’s shared vision to achieve balance between humanity and ocean.

The DAN.PADI Ocean Literacy Project is an international educational initiative designed to raise awareness and empower younger generations to become stewards of the ocean. Through a dynamic e-learning experience, its mission is to make ocean knowledge accessible and engaging by combining science, sustainability and storytelling. The programme features high quality content developed by DAN Europe in collaboration with university professors and marine science researchers. Available in English and Italian, it is currently being used by DAN and PADI instructors in schools, dive centres and youth initiatives.

It consists of four core learning modules:

  • Citizen Science – Encouraging students to take an active part in marine research.
  • Plastic Pollution – highlighting the impact of human waste on marine ecosystems.
  • Climate Change – Understanding the ocean’s role in the global climate crisis.
  • Underwater Archaeology – exploring history through underwater cultural heritage.

The project is based on a successful initiative – Scuola D’Amare – launched in Italy in 2019 by a local PADI association, with the approval of MIUR (Italian Ministry of Education). 180 PADI instructors were trained to deliver the programme, which used diving as a gateway to environmental education and discovery. In just five years, Scuola D’Amare has introduced over 80,000 students in 17 regions to the wonders of the Mediterranean Sea.

From this successful start, the project evolved into the DAN.PADI Ocean Literacy Project – a scalable, international programme that embeds ocean literacy into diving education. The aim is not only to equip students with environmental knowledge, but also to instill a deep, personal sense of responsibility for ocean conservation.

Now, with UNESCO’s official endorsement, the programme is expanding its original scope to provide wider access to ocean education for people of all ages, backgrounds and nationalities. With freely accessible content, the programme pushes the boundaries of traditional learning environments and aims to inspire curiosity and promote awareness of the ocean far beyond schools and into communities around the world.

This collaboration brings together DAN Europe’s expertise in dive safety and scientific outreach with PADI’s global reach, supported by a network of 128,000 dive instructors and more than 30 million certified divers in 186 countries over the last 50 years. Together, the two organisations aim to embed ocean literacy into the educational journeys of new generations and global communities, promoting sustainable ocean use, climate action and collective responsibility.

UNESCO’s support is a powerful boost to our mission,” said Laura Marroni, Exec. Vice President of DAN Europe. “It strengthens our ability to spread marine culture on a global scale – reaching new audiences, in new places, and inspiring a deeper connection with the sea.

“This recognition by UNESCO reinforces the critical role divers play as ambassadors for ocean protection,” said David Murray, Managing Director of PADI EMEA. “Through the DAN.PADI Ocean Literacy Project, we are making ocean education more inclusive, accessible, and impactful—empowering individuals of all ages to become true Ocean Torchbearers. Together, we’re creating positive ocean change in everyday life, not just for divers, but for the global community.”

Go to https://oceanliteracy.edu.daneurope.org/index to access the programme.

The platform is also accessible via the TalentLMS app, available for iOS and Android. When using the app for the first time, mobile users must enter the full domain https://oceanliteracy.edu.daneurope.org/ to log in and begin their learning journey. Whether learning on desktop or mobile, course progress is automatically synced across devices for a seamless experience.

About DAN Europe

DAN Europe (Divers Alert Network Europe) is an international non-profit medical and research organisation devoted to the health and safety of divers. Since 1983, it has provided medical assistance, scientific research, education and innovative safety initiatives to the global diving community. DAN Europe is also an advocate for environmental responsibility and the responsible practice of diving.

www.daneurope.org

About PADI

PADI® (Professional Association of Diving Instructors®) is the largest purpose-driven diving organization with a global network of 6,600 dive centers and resorts, 128,000 professional members and more than 30 million certified divers to date. Committed to our blue planet, PADI makes the wonder of the underwater world accessible to all, empowering people around the world to experience, explore and take meaningful action, as Ocean TorchbearersTM, to protect the world beneath the surface. For over 50 years, PADI is undeniably The Way the World Learns to Dive®, setting the standard for the highest quality dive training, underwater safety and conservation initiatives while evolving the sport of diving into a passionate lifestyle. For divers by divers, PADI is obsessed with transforming lives and, with its global foundation, PADI AWARETM, creating positive ocean change. Seek Adventure. Save the Ocean.

www.padi.com

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