The Diving Resort Travel Expo Malaysia, or DRT Malaysia 2018, is taking place in Kuala Lumpur from 2 to 4 February 2018. This is also the first time that the popular regional dive expo is coming to Malaysia.

Dive operators, tourism boards, dive professionals and dive equipment dealers from locally and internationally will also be present at DRT Malaysia 2018, making this probably the biggest dive expo Malaysia has ever seen.

DRT Malaysia 2018 Review

DRT has been around for years, having shows in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Taiwan, the Philippines, India, and Singapore. This time around, Malaysia has been selected as one of the venues for their dive expo, as scuba diving in Malaysia has grown quite a bit in the last five years.

Diving Resort Travel is known as the largest diving and resort expo in Asia, with a database of over 90,000 registered members worldwide. On average, each of the DRT shows accommodates 1,300 booths and caters to thousands of consumers.

Catering to scuba diving enthusiasts locally and from around the region, DRT Malaysia promises the latest in diving news. Renowned speakers from Malaysia and around the region will showcase topics ranging from underwater photography to freediving.

The latest underwater equipment from various manufacturers will also be on display, including dive gear, dive apparel, and underwater camera equipment. This is also a great time for consumers to get some of the items at promotional prices.

Hotels and resorts from Malaysia and around the region will participate to showcase their properties and facilities, including scuba diving or dive centres. This allows scuba divers to get first-hand knowledge of the dive resort and possibly make bookings for future dive trips.

Tourism boards are also one of the highlights as they will be there to promote the diving destinations for the respective countries. One of them to look out for is Indonesia Tourism, as they have been aggressively promoting diving in Indonesia, namely diving in Komodo National Park and also Raja Ampat.

The DRT show in Malaysia is specifically targeted towards existing and would-be scuba divers who want to learn more about this interesting sport and hobby. If you have been thinking of scuba diving, then this is the dive expo show for you to attend.

There will also be 9 DRT Shows in 2018, which will be held in 9 cities in Asia – Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Taiwan, Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, and India.

When: 2-4 February 2018

Where: Putra World Trade Center (PWTC), Kuala Lumpur

Time: 11.00 AM to 8.00 PM

Tickets: RM10.00

Website: http://www.malaysiadiveexpo.com/

As a dive and travel writer, I have been scuba diving since 2008, having visited several places around the region and the world for diving. My latest dive trip was in September 2017 to Alor Island, Komodo National Park, and Raja Ampat, where I experienced diving at these fantastic places.Honestly, nothing beats diving at a hard-to-get-to destination, and the journey to get there is already an adventure by itself. I always make it a point to explore the local food and culture in addition to scuba diving.

Conclusion

Hopefully, I will have the chance to attend DRT Malaysia 2018 and meet with tourism boards, dive operators, and dive friends whom I have met over the years. I believe this expo will probably be the best scuba diving expo Malaysia has seen.