Bonaire participates in the 34th edition of the Duikvaker trade fair in Houten

Last weekend, Bonaire participated in the 34th edition of the Duikvaker trade fair in Houten, the Netherlands. Duikvaker has been a leading event in the diving world for many years. This year, the fair attracted more than 190 exhibitors, offering an extensive and diverse platform for diving enthusiasts, travel professionals, and organizations from the international diving and tourism sector.

Duikvaker is an annual trade show for everyone interested in the underwater world, and in diving and snorkeling. Visitors of all ages could be inspired by the latest diving equipment, special diving destinations, informative presentations, and interactive workshops.

On behalf of Tourism Corporation Bonaire (TCB), Marjolein Oleana, Business Manager & Europe Liaison, represented the island during the fair. Three students from Bonaire were also present to provide support: Jaedan Crestian, Sabine Schleper, and Brian Koolman. TCB attaches great importance to actively involving Bonairean youth studying in the Netherlands in tourism events in the Netherlands and considers this a valuable investment in the future of both the island and the tourism sector.

Bonaire was strongly represented during this edition with no fewer than thirteen partners at the Bonaire Square. This is the largest number of partners participating from Bonaire in recent years and underlines the growing collaboration within the island’s tourism sector. Among the participating Bonaire partners were:

Captain Don’s Habitat, Chogogo Dive & Beach Resort Bonaire, Dive Friends Bonaire, Divi Flamingo Beach Resort & Casino, Flamingo Diving, Grand Windsock Bonaire, Boutique Bonaire, Beyond the Corals, Oasis Guesthouse Bonaire, Scuba Elite, VIP Diving, Wannadive and Tourism Corporation Bonaire.

Finally, Tourism Corporation Bonaire would like to express its sincere gratitude to Patrick van Brienen for the excellent organization of the Duikvaker trade fair. Thanks to his commitment and dedication, the event once again offered Bonaire an opportunity to promote the island as a destination and push its rich underwater world, share knowledge, and enter into valuable partnerships within the international diving sector.