The company is also planning to organise 'Hospimedica India 2008' on the developments in the medical industry and 'Packtech India 2008' showcasing latest trends and developments in the packaging industry in Mumbai in March and November respectively.

"India has wonderful potential to be a great new dynamic market place that would encourage even greater commerce. We will continue to invite Indian companies to our exhibitions to explore expanded commerce via our trade show industry," emphasised Chris Meyer, vice president of convention sales for LVCVA.

"Indian exhibitions are similar to North American exhibitions, however, they currently lack modern trade show facilities to grow. Until new modern large facilities, with hotel support, are built, growth of the industry will be slow," Meyer said.

Agreed Anand of Promosalons, who also said: "The infrastructure in this field in India needs to be tremendously improved in order to attract more active participation from international exhibitors or targeted professional visitors."