Innovations - Market Overview - Contacts
FIBO is the annual meeting place for anyone and anything to do with fitness and wellness in Europe.
During the four day event, more than 45,000 visitors will come to see what the more than 430 expected international exhibitors have to offer in the way of the product developments and solutions in the following areas:
- Fitness Studios,
- Wellness and Spa Institutions,
- Solariums,
- Health Centres,
- Physiotherapy Practices,
- Sports Clubs,
- Public Sports Facilities,
- Companies with their own sports facilities, etc.
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FIBO 2008 has closed!
Final Report FIBO 2008
Biggest FIBO ever sets new records
Essen. With a new record in the number of exhibitors, contracts worth millions signed and a marked increase in visitor numbers, FIBO closed in Essen on Sunday. With a total of 47,300 visitors (previous year: 45,000), the organizers Reed Exhibitions Deutschland registered an increase of 5.1 percent as compared to last year. Totalling 476 companies (previous year 420 – plus 12.8%) from 35 countries, the number of exhibitors likewise reached a new record in the history of FIBO which started in 1985. Read more here.
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Here you will find photos of FIBO 2008
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All of this was offered at FIBO 2008:
FIBO 2008 - INNOVATION AWARD
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The decision has been taken, the nominees have been chosen. For the ninth time already, the FIBO INNOVATION AWARD will be presented at the INNOVATION FORUM in Hall 7 on April 11th at 3pm by our VIP-guest Ralf Möller. Read more about the nominated products here. |
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Well Planned is Half Done! The new Visit Planner
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For the first time, FIBO offers a specific and individual visit planning as a PDF version. You can create your individual exhibitor list with a few clicks and then the location of the booths in the halls will be indicated. You can find the visit planner here. |
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More Convenience for FIBO Visitors
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Not only the Visit Planner is one of the innovations for more convenience and service. Also the gastronomic offering of the trade show will receive a new face. Relax at FIBO Lounge in hall 7, get some fresh air at the terrace-bar in hall 3 or enjoy a cocktail at the Caribbean Lounge in hall 6 - read more here.
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Rüttenscheider Music Night
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On April 12 an event in the neighborhood of the Exhibition Centre is expecting you. 20 bands, DJs and show-acts are playing on 17 stages various music styles from Blues to Rock up to Pop or Raggae; something for every taste. Read more about the "Rüttenscheider Music Night" here. |
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