Insider Tips That Can Help You Make the Most of Your DEMA Show 2013 Experience

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Featuring over 650 exhibitors and hundreds of educational and networking opportunities, you’re likely to have a jam-packed schedule during DEMA Show 2013.  Below are helpful tips and tricks, both on and off the Show floor that can help you make the most of your experience: 
NEW! Mobile App:
The DEMA Show 2013 mobile app provides easy-to-use interactive capabilities to enhance the DEMA Show experience including:
·         An all-in-one dashboard to keep you organized with up-to-the-minute Exhibitor, Seminar and Event information
·         A personal scheduler for setting up appointments, seminars and meetings
·         Show maps and a Locate Me feature to help you navigate the Show Floor and Seminar locations
·         Timely alerts and helpful reminders to keep you updated in real-time
·         Attendee & friends features to help you make connections with the thousands of attendees at DEMA Show
·         Social networking links, a video gallery and a shared photo gallery to make sharing your experience easy and fun
·         A listing of local places including dining, entertainment and shopping options
Download the app now!  For iPhone, iPad, iPod or Android phones, visit the App Store or Google Play on your device and search for DEMA Show 2013.  For all other phone types, while on your smartphone, point your mobile browser to http://m.core-apps.com/demashow2013 
Internet Access at DEMA Show 2013:
Complimentary internet access is available in the:
·         Power Up iCafe located in DEMA Booth #1267
·         Member & VIP Member Lounges #1601 & 1605
·         South Hall concourse
·         South Hall food courts  
The OCCC Business Centers have a number of computer terminals available for email and internet browsing at a small fee. 
Shuttle Service:
Shuttle service will be provided between the Days Inn, Rosen Inn and the Orange County Convention Center Wednesday, November 6 – Saturday, November 9.  A Days Inn or Rosen Inn room key will be required to board the shuttle. Due to the close walking proximity to the South Hall, shuttle bus services will NOT be offered from the Rosen Centre or the Hilton Orlando.  View a complete schedule on the DEMA Show website. 
Scooter Service:
Scooters can be rented onsite via Scootaround, Inc., located onsite near the FedEx office business center in the South Concourse of the Orange County Convention Center.  Scooters can also be reserved in advance to be picked up onsite or delivered to your hotel in Orlando. Daily and weekly rates are available. Operators are available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week at (888) 441-7575. 
Food Court:
Numerous options will be available to DEMA Show Exhibitors and Attendees looking for quick and easy food during DEMA Show 2013, including:
·         Located in Section A of the South Hall, the Fern Food Court features Panini Soup & Salad, OC Spice Grill, La Mia Famiglia and Tortilla Junction.
·         Located in Section B of South Hall, the Cypress Food Court features Sandwich Zone, Habana Grill, Papa John’s Pizza and Ezra’s BBQ.
·         Located on level 2 of the South Hall, Orchid Restaurant will be open for diners Wednesday-Friday at 11:00 a.m.
·         Portable Concession carts will be located throughout the DEMA Show floor offering options such as:


o    Aroma Pasta & Soup
o    Crepe Factory
o    Cuban Café
o    Ezra's BBQ
o    Hill of Beans Coffee
o    Nathan's Hot Dogs
o    Panini Soup & Salad
o    Papa John's Pizza
o    Pita Hut Greek
o    Pretzels & Lemonade
o    Sandwich Zone
o    Taco Twist
o    Taste of Asia
o    Zaza Cuban Coffee


DEMA Member & VIP Member Lounges:
All 2013 DEMA Members and their staff have access to a private Member-exclusive lounge, accessible directly from the Show floor.  With meeting tables, electrical outlets and a computer and printer, the Member lounge is a place where Members and their staff can meet, charge their electronics or simply take a break. 
The DEMA Member VIP lounge is open exclusively to 2013 Level 2 and Level 3 DEMA Members and staff with the additional amenities of coffee and water. 
DEMA Show Specials:
DEMA Show 2013 is committed to providing attendees with exclusive deals, discounts and promotions. Find exclusive exhibitor show specials here before you head to the Show to help you plan a valuable experience.   
Be sure to take advantage of DEMA’s very own Show Special where DEMA Members can save $50 on their 2014 dues by joining onsite and by doing so will be entered into a daily drawing for one of two $40 gift cards.  Drawings will take place daily at 3:00 p.m. Members are not required to be present to win. Learn more about ways to save at DEMA Show here.
Exploring Orlando:
The DEMA Show website offers countless resources to plan your trip and experience everything Orlando has to offer. Orlando provides numerous activities to entertain your family while attending DEMA Show or during your free time. See our Travel Information webpage for information on local theme parks, attractions, sightseeing tours, museums, shopping, wineries, golf courses and more!
For additional information, please stop by the Visit Orlando Guest Services Desks located on Level 2 near the South A Hall Entrance.  Visit Orlando Guest Services Desk Hours during DEMA Show 2013 are as follows:
·         November 5:  8:00 am - 5:30 pm
·         November 6-8: 7:30 am - 6:30 pm
·         November 9: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
The annual DEMA Show, the largest trade-only event in the world for companies doing business in the scuba diving, ocean water sports and adventure/dive travel industries, attracts hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of dive and travel industry professionals from around the world.  In addition to providing an arena in which to conduct business and network, DEMA Show offers participants the most extensive education curriculum in the industry including DEMA-Sponsored Seminars and Exhibitor-Sponsored Seminars from participating manufacturers, travel destinations and dive certification organizations.  DEMA Show is produced by DEMA, The Diving Equipment & Marketing Association.  DEMA Show 2013 will take place November 6-9 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL.  For more information visit www.DEMAShow.com, the official DEMA Show Facebook page, and follow DEMA Show on Twitter.

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