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IIHRSA 2016 Showcases ndustry Success T
housands of fitness industry leaders celebrated IHRSA 2016, the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association’s 35th Annual International Convention & Trade Show. The event showcased the
newest and most innovative equipment, programs and tech- nology from over 400 exhibitors, reinforced the industry’s commitment to increase physical activity levels around the globe, and provided a world-class venue to learn, net- work and exchange ideas. The high-energy event, gathering thousands of club operators, suppliers and fitness industry professionals from over 80 countries, was held in Orlando, Florida, March 21-24. “You are all doing magnificent work,” said Joe Moore,
IHRSA president and CEO in his State of the Industry kick- off presentation. “The number of club visits is going up
IHRSA 2016 BY THE NUMBERS • Convening for IHRSA 2016 were over 10,700 industry professionals,
including approximately 6,500 Convention and Trade Show attendees.
• 81 countries were represented by attendees. • The exhibit hall showcased 415 exhibitors filling the 470,000 sq. ſt. hall—IHRSA’s largest yet.
WHO ATTENDED • 57% were first-time attendees • 30% were facility owners • 37% said that they make final decisions on equipment purchases
8 Fitness Business Canada May/June 2016
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