The event will feature 220 stands, with 600 exhibiting companies represented, with more international manufacturers taking part than ever before. "PALME 2006 has grown from a regional event into one of the leading international events of its kind, which is not surprising given that the latest industry re-forecasts indicate that the market is worth in excess of US$3 billion a year," said Darren Brechin of IIR Exhibitions. "Visitors to this year's show will meet the cream of the industry, including market leaders from Europe, the USA and Far East."
The remarkable success of the event is highlighted by the fact that over 95% of 2005 exhibitors rebooked, and have taken significantly larger stands this year. All three of the dedicated vertical shows within PALME - Install, Event 360 and MUSAC - have all doubled in size, and many innovative new features have been introduced for 2006.
"Among the many special new features introduced for 2006 are the Dubai Venue Pavilion at Event 360 and the UK Music Pavilion," said Brechin. "These will give visitors the first ever opportunity to meet the operators responsible for Dubai's diverse range of venues and the leading names from the UK music industry, face to face."
PALME takes place at the Dubai International Exhibition Centre, from 23-25 April.
(Lee Baldock)
