The organizers of Pet Expo Thailand anticipate a further increase in the number of exhibitors and visitors. This year’s show saw 112 companies – 25 per cent more than last year – from across Asia exhibiting their products to around 70 000 visitors (up 17 per cent). The outline programme for next year’s fair from 29 July – 1 August 2004, which features competitions for breeders, seminars and an underwater world, is also expected to include a conference. Around 130 companies and 80 000 visitors are expected to attend the fair.