The company said in Central Asia it is recording good growth in the construction and oil and gas sectors, but also a sustained momentum in the hitherto small travel, food and auto exhibitions.

The largest Central Asian Business is in Kazakhstan where the venue has expanded steadily over the years, and presently only our construction event is constrained in its growth.

In Uzbekistan a new pavilion doubling existing facilities will pave the way for expansion, the company said.

ITE Group PLC said the Uzbekistan office in Tashkent sold 11,900 square meters of exhibition space in 2007 representing like for like growth of more than 20%. There was no textile event this year but strong growth was achieved in the Automotor show, the building event, Uzbuild, and the local oil and gas event.

The venue facility has recently been increased through the construction of a new pavilion which was unavailable for this year’s events will facilitate growth for the larger events next year.

ITE Group PLC is the UK-based exhibition company. The company works in Russia, Central Asia and South Eastern Europe. Established market leading positions - ITE has been organising exhibitions in these territories for over 15 years.