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NAME OF COLLECTION

Survey of Dive Retail Establishments in Australia.

Contact

Senior Lecturer in Resource Economics
Centre for Coastal Management
Southern Cross University
PO Box 157
LISMORE NSW 2480

Email: stephanie.hunt@scu.edu.au
Telephone: Lismore (02) 6620 3775
Facsimile: Lismore (02) 6621 2669
Internet: http://www.scu.edu.au/schools/tourism/

Purpose

To develop a profile of the recreational scuba diving industry in Australia.

Description

A survey was undertaken of 350 retail businesses who were members of Dive Australia, the industry umbrella body. All members were targeted, using a mail-out questionnaire. The businesses provided details on the size, type and activities of their business.

Data detail

• ownership of business;
• years of operation;
• previous employment;
• size of establishment;
• annual turnover;
• staffing;
• advertising;
• areas of business (sales, training, etc.); and
• training in business management.

• Data are available on request.