The rebranding of the show to PALME India - bringing it inline with IIR Exhibitions' Middle and Far East Events portfolio - and improved travel networks, have given exhibition manager James Raffoul cause for optimism.
"With this massive growth in the Indian infrastructure, which is developing commercial, retail, residential, and tourist complexes on a par with anything in the world, demand for entertainment and AV installation products and services is growing at an alarming rate," observes Raffoul. "This year we have been delighted by the positive feedback we have received from Delhi, in the north of the country and Bangalore in the south, proving that in just one year this has become a truly national show."
It is estimated that some 3,000 visitors will attend PALME India, where around 100 exhibitors (representing international manufacturers and local distributors) will present the latest in pro audio, lighting, audio visual and systems integration solutions for both the commercial and residential markets.
• Singapore - Participating companies at PALME Asia 2007 (12-14 July 2007) were upbeat about current market demand and the growth potential throughout the wider Asian region, the show's organisers, IIR, report.
IIR said that the regional entertainment industry is witnessing robust growth, driven by the bullish Asian economies. Industry analysts at the Singapore event further pinpointed the Indian sub-continent, the Indochina region comprising Vietnam and Thailand and China, which increased its presence at the event this year by over 50 per cent. Some 185 companies from 27 countries participated in PALME Asia. The show will return to Singapore next year as its permanent base.
(Jim Evans)
