Yes, the price to get into the show is $150 per person for non-members. I emailed the DEMA show to see if they have logic for the price increase. But I did notice the host hotel is cheaper then normal.
Trade shows for other industries are either free or cheap to get into
I registered for the Surf Show, it's free. I guess our industry isn't big enough to be free, but $150 per person isn't making me want to spend another $1000 or more (meals, flights, rooms, not include time away) to go to the show.
If they think this is going to encourage memberships, they are still missing the fact that the membership isn't offering any tangible benefits for the "normal" dive shop, I really don't care about discounts on large shipments overseas, and the inflatable "scuba Man" costs more to ship then it's worth.
PACKAGES & PRICING
DEMA Show 2010 Registration Pricing
Exhibits Only
On or Before 9/29/10 after 9/29/10
DEMA Member $40 $60
Non-Member $150 $150
Seminar Package
On or Before 9/29/10 after 9/29/10
DEMA Member $50 $70
Non-Member $175 $175
Pre-Show Workshop
On or Before 9/29/10 after 9/29/10
DEMA Member $180 $185
Non-Member $195 $195
Saturday Only Immersion Pass
On or Before 9/29/10 after 9/29/10
DEMA Member $20 $40
Non-Member $60 $60
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Owner, Adventures In Diving & Travel, Inc.
Member State of Michigan Underwater Salvage & Preserve Committee
President, SW Michigan Underwater Preserve Committee
Member of Michigan Underwater Preserve Council
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