Hi Michelle,
Yes, we have checked out and everything was ok :) The hotel has the perfect localization, so we had no problem reaching the Palexpo or the airport. Thanks, it was a good choice!
Vitafoods Europe & Finished Products Expo - 2024
Organisers have scheduled the 2026 edition of FIBO in Messe Cologne between the 16th and 19th of April 2026. The event format will be a live trade format.
FIBO (FIBO Köln/FIBO Messe/FIBO Expo/FIBO Exhibition) is the premiere European wellness and fitness sector trade exposition. It is a leadership event for specialists ranging from athletes and experts to hobbyists. Founded in 1985, FIBO Köln is the central learning and presentation hub for learning for the most up-to-the-minute innovations and trends. It is one of Messe Cologne’s annual exhibitions.
FIBO Messe is a high-profile event attended by over 145 000 attendees. For example, one edition featured 1 105 exhibiting companies and 145 000 visitants. One hundred thirty-three countries visit the fair, including China, the United States, Spain, the Commonwealth of Australia, Brazil, and the Republic of South Africa.
The FIBO Expo’s extensive support programme enables the completion of various business goals, such as networking. This is done via the presentation of diverse sub-events. Among the central sub-events is the extensive exhibition. It allows attendees to showcase and examine new products and services. The exposition spans nine halls and includes 14 main areas: Academy, Cardio, Consulting, EMS, Fashion, Functional training, Fighting Fit, Power, Physio, Wellness, Sports Nutrition, Interior, New Business, and Group Fitness. Each zone focuses on different products or services. For example, Sports Nutrition is the area for sports nutrition supplements.
Another leading event in the FIBO Exhibition’s support programme is the Innovation Award ceremony. It is an event that can help companies, including start-ups, to gain recognition. The fair awards products or services that have improved the industry in the past year. The Innovation Award has six divisions: Start-ups, Performance, Ecology, Health, Lifestyle, and Digital Fitness. Each category lauds different innovative wares, such as the breakthroughs created by start-ups.
FIBO Messe also features many education events as part of its support programme. Among them is the Meeting Point Health & Wellness. It gathers in one location physical therapists and fitness studio specialists. It is where specialists learn about up-to-the-minute healthcare therapy or training techniques. Professionals can additionally examine central subjects such as digital health.
Another educative event in the schedule of the FIBO exhibition is the European Health Futures Forum. It is the leading congress for decision-makers such as manufacturers, experts, and others. It is the location where such specialists discuss innovative concepts and e-commerce developments. The Fitness & Health Corner is the leading event for healthcare and fitness professionals. It allows specialists to expand their knowledge through lectures and panel discussions. The topics are often current trends, such as the pandemic.
FIBO’s event schedule also includes Guided Tours. This is a series of guided circuits led by industry experts. During the tours, attendees can learn about innovations, best practices and new concepts. This includes the location of each conception within the exhibition.
FIBO’s aussteller (exhibitors) feature leading companies such as:
FIBO is the meeting location for several industries. Among them are cosmetics, wellness, nutrition, sporting goods, fitness, fashion, electronics, manufacturing, and health.
Procure suitable accommodation for FIBO with Travel 2 Fairs Ltd. All that is necessary is to inform us about the rooms you need, how much you wish to spend, and your desired location. Travel 2 Fairs Ltd manages the rest. Reserve lodgings adjacent to Messe Cologne and gain valuable access to public transport. We can advise you on the best routes to take to the venue. Aside from affordable hotel accommodation for exhibitions, we also provide transport services. One way to travel to your hotel is to have a rent-a-car wait for you at the airport. Another is to schedule an airport transfer in both directions.
Event information might be outdated because of the coronavirus pandemic. More information is available from the organiser.
FIBO 2025 was a live trade expo held between the 10th and 13th of April 2025 in Messe Cologne. It featured over 1 200 exhibiting firms and 154 748 visitants from 129 nations. The iteration represented the 40th anniversary of the event.
FIBO 2024 was a live trade exposition that took place between the 11th and 14th of April 2024 in Messe Cologne. The event featured more than 1 000 exhibiting firms and 129 668 visitants.
FIBO 2023 continued the success of the 2022 iteration. It attracted 867 exhibiting companies and 106 146 visitants. The event occurred as a live trade fair between the 13th and 16th of April 2023 in Messe Cologne without implementing coronavirus safeguards due to the country removing its pandemic restrictions.
FIBO Köln 2022, hosted between the 7th and 10th of April 2022, occurred as a live trade exposition in Messe Cologne. The venue did not feature coronavirus safeguards due to the removal of the pandemic restrictions in earlier months. This was quite welcome for the 51 720 visitants from 109 nations and 500 exhibiting companies. The iteration signified the restart of the event after the postponement and cancellation of FIBO 2021 and FIBO 2020.
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145,000
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Hi Michelle,
Yes, we have checked out and everything was ok :) The hotel has the perfect localization, so we had no problem reaching the Palexpo or the airport. Thanks, it was a good choice!
Vitafoods Europe & Finished Products Expo - 2024
Nice house and nice location to fair ground.
It’s very convenient that the supermarket is just across the street.
The host is also nice to help for transportation to train station.
Only disappointed that the electric kettle is not clean.
Michelle,
Just returned from SMM2022 in Hamburg.
All interaction with Hotel went perfect.
THANK YOU 😉
Best regards
Hi Megan
Everything went well and the hotel was well suited to the fair.
Elena
Absolutely excellent service from the team at Travel2Fairs. Many thanks Ellie for your attention to detail. Nothing was too much trouble and the hotel was very good. Great location, clean and friendly. We would definitely recommend.
EMO Hannover 2023
Dear Tom,
Yes .. I had no issues with the hotel (Hampton by Hilton Nurnberg City Center) … good rooms and people .. just a bit austere for me/us .. like a bar = ambiance !
Nuremberg Toy Fair / Spielwarenmesse 2024
Hello, I would like to confirm you that I had a confortable stay and everything was O.K.
Hi Tom
I’m doing very well thanks, hope the same for you,
Everything was perfect, thanks a lot for the organization.
I will leave a five stars comment as soon as I can,
Regards
Ram
CPhI Worldwide - 2024
Dear Tom ,
I would like to thank your for your efforts and service done with regards the hotel booking @ light & Build Fair 2022 .
Hope to reserve through you company soon
Best regards
Yasser M
Hello Edward,
Thank you for the follow up.
We really appreciated your service and your reactivity so we will not hesitate to recommend you to others.
We will certainly participate in Biofach 2024.
Best regards,
Stéphane LAUNAIS
Hi Michael, Megan,
Thanks – the stay at Hotel 9 Paquis was very nice.
Megan – thanks for our cooperation these last years with hotel bookings, it’s been very nice dealing with you! 😊
Hi Michelle,
Everything was fine. You were great 😊
Anuga 2023