Press releases

19 February 2019

FIBO on Route to Spa: Wellness Worlds at FIBO

Everyone deserves a little spa time! Who says just a little? The wellness market is booming worldwide. The industry recently generated sales to the tune of US$ 94 billion and posted annual growth rates of 9%. At present, the Global Wellness Institute counts 149,000 spas and wellness centres throughout the world – and figures are rising. Ranking top of the list here are the USA, PR of China, Germany, Japan and France. The Big 5 account for almost half of global revenues – according to the Global Wellness Monitor published in autumn 2018.

06 February 2019

FIBO offers all-round package for physiotherapists and healthcare facilities

In addition to the biggest range of medical therapy and training equipment this trade show offers a comprehensive cross-section of ranges for physiotherapy practices and healthcare facilities: FIBO is where the healthcare market players meet because healthcare is a market of the future. As the Leading International Trade Show for Fitness, Wellness and Health, FIBO knows what physiotherapists need and satisfies this demand holistically with a perfect mix of all health-oriented segments.

05 February 2019

World’s biggest fitness trade show FIBO makes fitness an experience

Those wanting to get fit visit FIBO. Those who are fit go there anyway. FIBO, the World’s Biggest Trade Show for Fitness, Wellness and Health is many things at the same time: the place to be for trendsetters, a competition arena, a fitness club, a meeting point for influencers, and a shopping paradise.

22 January 2019

Marketing and Sales are Key Themes at the 6th European Health & Fitness Forum

The marketing and sales concept of fitness clubs often make or break their success. However, the exponential growth of the fitness industry and the advent of the smartphone age call for part of these concepts to be revisited. This is precisely where the 6th European Health & Fitness Forum (EHFF) kicks in with this year’s focal theme “Marketing & Sales in the Fitness Sector”. For the sixth time now, top representatives from the international fitness industry will meet at the EHFF on the day before FIBO. The congress will be held at the Congress-Centrum Nord of Koelnmesse on 3 April.

10 January 2019

New Business and Franchising in the fitness industry: FIBO 2019 to offer comprehensive information

The fitness industry is growing, and so is the number of startups. In order to be successful long-term and prevail against competitors requires lots of know-how, a sustainable business model and solid financial planning, especially in the startup phase. Anyone interested in gaining a foothold in the fitness market or in revamping or expanding an existing concept will find the necessary guidance at FIBO 2019.

20 December 2018

FIBO USA sets the course for the future - Industry supports trade show launch

„Keep going, guys“ – Exhibitors and visitors agreed at the end of the premiere: FIBO USA was the start of a new show in North America that has what it takes to assert itself permanently. And so numerous familiar faces of the international fitness industry could be seen in the halls. Around 2,350 trade fair and conference participants registered for the first FIBO USA, which took place from 5 to 8 December in the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida.

18 December 2018

The new FIBO CAMPUS gets trainers in shape

With the FIBO CAMPUS, the Leading International Trade Show for Fitness, Wellness and Health, will revamp its entire educational programme. Simpler and more flexible than ever before, trainers will be able to put together their highly personalised class schedule at the concurrent congress. With a total of 13 thematic tracks, such as Fitness goes Health, Nutrition and Functional, the FIBO CAMPUS offers a multifaceted programme.

18 December 2018

20 years of success: The FIBO Innovation & Trend Award goes into the next round

They did it – with an entirely new product category and in an industry where they’ve had zero contacts so far: JoyBräu, winner of the FIBO Innovation & Trend Award 2018, today is a successful company in the fitness, healthcare and lifestyle market. “The win gave us just the boost we needed”, says Tristan Brümmer, one of the two founders. These are the stories the FIBO Innovation & Trend Award stands for.