Matava announced as Fiji's newest PADI 5 Star Dive Centre

Matava awarded Kadavu's first ever PADI 5 Star Dive Centre level for on-site scuba operation, Mad Fish Dive Centre

This Prestigious PADI 5 Star Dive Centre status is awarded, on an annual basis, to progressive PADI Dive Centres that excel in providing dive consumers with a full range of diver education programs, equipment
selection, and experience opportunities and that actively promote
aquatic environmental awareness.

"We are extremely honored that PADI has selected us to become a 5 Star Dive Centre," said Matava Director and PADI Instructor Development Staff
instructor Stuart Gow. "We have made a concerted effort over the past
several years to create the best diver training program we could and
have invested heavily in training, staff and facilities to do so. We
want to thank PADI for acknowledging our efforts and now, with Kadavu's
first 5 star rating, hope to bring even more people in the dive
industry."

A
PADI 5 Star Dive Centre is active in its community
presenting a professional image consistent with, or better than, the
norm of the marketplace.

These dive centers embrace the PADI System of diver education and are committed to providing customers with quality products, services and experiences.

"At Matava and Mad Fish Dive Centre, we are of course both happy and proud to be awarded this prestigious membership level."
said Matava Director, Mr Richard Akhtar.

"By awarding Matava and Mad Fish Dive Centre the 5-Star certification, PADI is really saying we have achieved the best quality and performance rating possible. We have worked very hard to reach that
level and will continue to do so."

Ian Cumming, Regional Manager, PADI Asia Pacific said "Congratulations to Matava - Fiji's Premier Eco Adventure Resort and their committed dive staff for reaching the level of PADI 5
Star Dive Resort. The prerequisites for this rating can only be achieved
through delivering to their guests a high level of diver education,
diving experience as well as offering great diving adventures with a
sound conservation focus. Having dived with the Matava dive crew myself I
know firsthand that their operation is what PADI expects of our 5 Star
Dive Resorts!"

"Well done and I wish them all the best in their continued focus on diver education, marine conservation and amazing diving experiences along the Great Astrolabe Reef." he
continued.

"We also see this as a great step forward and opportunity for all dive centres, both on Kadavu and in the Fiji Islands, to move forward in their standards to achieve truely world
class service and capabilities required for this membership level."

Mr Akhtar finished by saying "We would like to thank all friends and clients of Matava and Mad Fish Dive Centre past and present who have contributed to the success of our PADI Dive Centre and we look forward to exciting
times ahead."