Press releases

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.

14 December 2018

The new FIBO CAMPUS presents the complete cross-section of medical fitness, sports medicine and physiotherapy

The programme of the FIBO CAMPUS addresses typical ailments as well as the daily problems of competitive sportspeople. The new congress held as part of FIBO, the Leading International Trade Fair for Fitness, Wellness and Health, is tailored to physiotherapists and sports physicians who can compile their personalised agenda here.

03 December 2018

New FIBO CAMPUS to get studio operators fit for business

One place, one ticket, one entrance – but not just one programme! With the FIBO CAMPUS, FIBO, the Leading International Trade Show for Fitness, Wellness and Health, will revamp its entire educational programme in 2019. Simpler and more flexible than ever before, trade show visitors will be able to put together their highly personalised class schedules at the concurrent congress. One ticket will get them into all the events. Plus, all lectures will be consolidated in one location, at the Congress Centre East at the Cologne Exhibition Centre.

13 November 2018

FIBO moves the fitness market in South Africa: 5,600 visitors at FIBO Global Fitness Africa 2018

It’s on its way to becoming the leading meeting of the South African fitness industry: FIBO Global Fitness Africa, which was held for the second time this fall, was a complete success. From 26 to 28 October, about 5,600 visitors and more than 100 exhibitors came to the top event of the fitness industry in South Africa. Designed as a combined summit and festival, the event for the first time addressed trade and private visitors alike.

04 October 2018

FIBO 2019 sets business trends for the coming fitness year

Competition at the gym, digital fitness and medical training as a growing sales market – these are the big themes at FIBO 2019. Trade visitors will be able to familiarise themselves here with the sector’s innovations presented by some 1,200 exhibitors from throughout the world – conveniently pooled in one place and on all four days of the show. Reaching this new record number and boasting a sophisticated continuous education programme FIBO 2019 is the best decision-making aid for gym operators, instructors, physiotherapists and wellness providers wanting to invest in the future of their business.