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6 7 year-round dive destination,plus allaying fears of hurricanes through the provision of factual information, were also listed as priorityactivities for the newlypartnered organiza- tions. The two associations also saw eye to eye on reciprocal mem- bership and shared promotions, agreeing on the inclusion of a DEMAbooth at the CaribbeanTrav- el Marketplace event run byCHTA, and,in turn,a booth for CHTAat the next DEMAexposition. CHTApresident KarolinTroubetz- koy said the agreement would “expand the horizons for themem- bership of both associations,while enhancing our common goal of protecting and regenerating valu- able coral reef systems,as well as providingmore jobs for the people of the region.” Tom Ingram,DEMA’s president and CEO,said,as aworldwide trade association for the recreational diving and snorkeling industries,in- cludingmore than 1,400member companies worldwide,DEMAwas keen to strengthen its relationship with the Caribbean through CHTA. “Building valued relationships is critical for our organizations and we look forward to leveraging benefits for both our memberships through this smart partnership,”he said. OPENING LINES