Pursuit Attractions and Hospitality (PRSU) 10-Q 6 May 16 2016 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Apr. 30, 2016
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	VIAD CORP
Entity Central Index Key	884,219
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Mar. 31, 2016
Amendment Flag	false
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Trading Symbol	VVI
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		20,251,313

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 41,335	$ 56,531
Accounts receivable, net of allowances for doubtful accounts of $1,532 and $1,593, respectively	100,529	93,800
Inventories	38,515	27,529
Other current assets	25,149	17,311
Total current assets	205,528	195,171
Property and equipment, net	243,381	189,239
Other investments and assets	38,404	37,631
Deferred income taxes	52,506	50,137
Goodwill	189,266	185,223
Other intangible assets, net	42,563	33,322
Total Assets	771,648	690,723
Current liabilities
Accounts payable	87,701	65,497
Customer deposits	61,780	33,128
Accrued compensation	18,169	23,154
Other current liabilities	32,396	29,238
Current portion of debt and capital lease obligations	74,640	34,554
Total current liabilities	274,686	185,571
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations	88,057	92,849
Pension and postretirement benefits	29,471	29,629
Other deferred items and liabilities	44,349	47,336
Total liabilities	$ 436,563	$ 355,385
Commitments and contingencies
Viad Corp stockholders’ equity:
Common stock, $1.50 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized, 24,934,981 shares issued	$ 37,402	$ 37,402
Additional capital	572,910	576,523
Retained deficit	(26,875)	(17,866)
Unearned employee benefits and other	113	109
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized gain on investments	345	346
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments	(15,215)	(23,257)
Unrecognized net actuarial loss and prior service credit, net	(11,192)	(11,265)
Common stock in treasury, at cost, 4,694,065 and 4,771,443 shares, respectively	(234,998)	(239,411)
Total Viad stockholders’ equity	322,490	322,581
Noncontrolling interest	12,595	12,757
Total stockholders’ equity	335,085	335,338
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity	$ 771,648	$ 690,723

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Statement Of Financial Position [Abstract]
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 1,532	$ 1,593
Common stock, par value	$ 1.50	$ 1.50
Common stock, shares authorized	200,000,000	200,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	24,934,981	24,934,981
Treasury stock, shares	4,694,065	4,771,443

Consolidated Statements of Oper

Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended
		Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Revenue:
Exhibition and event services		$ 201,286	$ 213,252
Exhibits and environments		34,850	43,676
Travel and recreation services		5,226	7,468
Total revenue		241,362	264,396
Costs and expenses:
Costs of services		214,227	225,261
Costs of products sold		33,415	40,260
Corporate activities		1,911	2,810
Interest income		(56)	(63)
Interest expense		1,284	1,151
Restructuring charges		992	216
Total costs and expenses		251,773	269,635
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes		(10,411)	(5,239)
Income tax benefit		(3,452)	(3,267)
Loss from continuing operations		(6,959)	(1,972)
Loss from discontinued operations		(186)	(148)
Net loss		(7,145)	(2,120)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest		162	64
Net loss attributable to Viad		$ (6,983)	$ (2,056)
Diluted loss per common share:
Continuing operations attributable to Viad common stockholders		$ (0.34)	$ (0.10)
Discontinued operations attributable to Viad common stockholders		(0.01)
Net loss attributable to Viad common stockholders	[1]	$ (0.35)	$ (0.10)
Weighted-average outstanding and potentially dilutive common shares		19,914	19,736
Basic loss per common share:
Continuing operations attributable to Viad common stockholders		$ (0.34)	$ (0.10)
Discontinued operations attributable to Viad common stockholders		(0.01)
Net loss attributable to Viad common stockholders		$ (0.35)	$ (0.10)
Weighted-average outstanding common shares		19,914	19,736
Dividends declared per common share		$ 0.10	$ 0.10
Amounts attributable to Viad common stockholders
Loss from continuing operations		$ (6,797)	$ (1,908)
Loss from discontinued operations		(186)	(148)
Net loss attributable to Viad		$ (6,983)	$ (2,056)
[1]	Diluted loss per share amount cannot exceed basic income per share with a per share loss.

Consolidated Statements of Comp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended
		Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss		$ (7,145)	$ (2,120)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized gains (losses) on investments, net of tax	[1]	(1)	159
Unrealized foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax	[1]	8,042	(17,579)
Change in net actuarial gain, net of tax	[1]	158	168
Change in prior service cost, net of tax	[1]	(85)	(86)
Comprehensive income (loss)		969	(19,458)
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest		162	64
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Viad		$ 1,131	$ (19,394)
[1]	The tax effect on other comprehensive income (loss) is not significant.

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Cash flows from operating activities
Net loss	$ (7,145)	$ (2,120)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	8,370	8,708
Deferred income taxes	(1,380)	(955)
Loss from discontinued operations	186	148
Restructuring charges	992	216
Gains on dispositions of property and other assets	(150)	(37)
Share-based compensation expense	1,066	1,231
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation arrangements	(28)	(283)
Other non-cash items, net	937	964
Change in operating assets and liabilities (excluding the impact of acquisitions):
Receivables	(6,942)	(21,807)
Inventories	(9,807)	(3,150)
Accounts payable	21,366	20,067
Restructuring liabilities	(1,314)	(603)
Accrued compensation	(7,147)	(4,141)
Customer deposits	26,684	20,542
Income taxes payable	(2,080)	(281)
Other assets and liabilities, net	(6,569)	(235)
Net cash provided by operating activities	17,039	18,264
Cash flows from investing activities
Capital expenditures	(7,323)	(5,300)
Cash received (paid) for acquired businesses	(57,766)	279
Proceeds from dispositions of property and other assets	229	36
Net cash used in investing activities	(64,860)	(4,985)
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from borrowings	50,000	20,000
Payments on debt and capital lease obligations	(15,029)	(23,279)
Dividends paid on common stock	(2,024)	(2,000)
Debt issuance costs	(339)
Common stock purchased for treasury	(651)	(4,702)
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation arrangements	28	283
Proceeds from exercise of stock options		225
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	31,985	(9,473)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	640	(2,943)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	(15,196)	863
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year	56,531	56,990
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	41,335	57,853
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information
Cash paid for income taxes	3,497	2,203
Cash paid for interest	1,089	908
Property and equipment acquired under capital leases	515
Property and equipment purchases in accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$ 3,105	$ 223

Basis of Presentation and Princ

Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation	Note 1. Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Viad Corp (“Viad” or the “Company”) have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X for interim financial information. Accordingly, these financial statements do not include all of the information required by GAAP or Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) rules and regulations for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, these financial statements reflect all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods presented. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results for the full year. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with Viad’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, filed with the SEC on March 11, 2016. The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Viad and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany account balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reported period. Estimates and assumptions are used in accounting for, among other things, the fair value of Viad’s reporting units used to perform annual impairment testing of recorded goodwill, allowances for uncollectible accounts receivable, provisions for income taxes, including uncertain tax positions, valuation allowances related to deferred tax assets, liabilities for losses related to self-insured liability claims, liabilities for losses related to environmental remediation obligations, sublease income associated with restructuring liabilities, assumptions used to measure pension and postretirement benefit costs and obligations, assumptions used to determine share-based compensation costs under the fair value method, and allocation of purchase price of acquired businesses. Actual results could differ from these and other estimates. Nature of Business Viad is an international experiential services company with operations in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, continental Europe, and the United Arab Emirates. Viad is committed to providing best in class experiences to its clients, customers, and guests by offering products and services designed to meet their current and future needs. Viad operates through three reportable business segments: the Marketing & Events U.S. Segment (the “U.S. Segment”), the Marketing & Events International Segment (the “International Segment”) (collectively, the “Marketing & Events Group”), and the Travel & Recreation Group. Marketing & Events Group The Marketing & Events Group, comprised of Global Experience Specialists, Inc. and affiliates (“GES”), is a global, full-service provider for live events that produces exhibitions, congresses and conferences, corporate events, consumer events, exhibits, and entertainment experiences. GES provides a comprehensive range of live event services, including official show services, audio-visual services, cutting-edge creative and design, strategic marketing and measurement services, registration, and event accommodations – all with a global reach. GES’ clients include event organizers and corporate brand marketers. Corporate brand marketers include exhibitors and domestic and international corporations that want to promote their brands, services and innovations, feature new products, and build business relationships. GES serves corporate brand marketers when they exhibit at shows and when GES is engaged to manage their global exhibit program or produce their proprietary corporate events. Travel & Recreation Group The Travel & Recreation Group offers guests distinctive and world renowned experiences in iconic natural and cultural destinations in North America through its collection of unique hotels, lodges, recreational attractions, and transportation services Impact of Recent Accounting Pronouncements The following table provides a brief description of recent accounting pronouncements: Standard Description Date of adoption Effect on the financial statements Standards Not Yet Adopted ASU 2014-09 , Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) ASU 2016-08 , Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Principal versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue Gross versus Net) The standard establishes a new recognition model that requires revenue to be recognized in a manner to depict the transfer of goods or services to a customer at an amount that reflects the consideration expected to be received in exchange for those goods or services. The Company may adopt either retrospectively to each prior period presented with the option to elect certain practical expedients or with the cumulative effect recognized at the date of initial application and providing certain disclosures. ASU 2016-08 improves the operability and understandability of the implementation guidance on principal versus agent considerations. January 1, 2018 The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of the adoption of this new guidance on its financial position or results of operations, including the method of adoption to be used. ASU 2015-11 , Inventory (Topic 330) - Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory The amendment applies to inventory measures using first-in, first-out or average cost and will require entities to measure inventory at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the normal course of business, minus the cost of completion, disposal and transportation. Replacement cost and net realizable value less a normal profit margin will no longer be considered. January 1, 2017 The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a significant effect on Viad's consolidated financial statements. ASU 2016-02 , Leases (Topic 842) The amendment requires lessees to recognize on their balance sheet a right-of-use asset and a lease liability for leases with lease terms greater than one year. The amendment requires additional disclosures about leasing arrangements, and requires a modified retrospective approach to adoption. Early adoption is permitted. January 1, 2019 The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of the adoption of this new guidance on its financial position or results of operations. ASU 2016-09 , Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718) - Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting The amendment identifies areas for simplification involving several aspects of accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, an option to recognize gross stock compensation expense with actual forfeitures recognized as they occur, as well as certain classifications on the statement of cash flows. Early adoption is permitted. January 1, 2017 The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of the adoption of this new guidance on its financial position or results of operations. Standards Recently Adopted ASU 2014-12 , Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718) - Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide that a Performance Target Could be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period The amendment requires that a performance target that affects vesting, and that could be achieved after the requisite service period, be treated as a performance condition. As such, the performance target should not be reflected in estimating the grant date fair value of the award. January 1, 2016 The Company adopted this guidance prospectively to all awards granted after the effective date. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements. ASU 2015-03 , Interest - Imputation of Interest Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs ASU 2015-15 , Presentation and Subsequent Measurement of Debt Issuance Costs Associated with Line-of-Credit Arrangements The amendments require debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability to be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability. For line-of-credit arrangements, an entity may defer and present debt issuance costs as an asset and subsequently amortize the deferred debt issuance costs ratably over the term of the line-of-credit arrangement. January 1, 2016 The adoption of this guidance resulted in the reclassification of unamortized debt issuance costs of $1.6 million from other long-term assets to a reduction in long-term debt on the December 31, 2015 consolidated balance sheet. ASU 2015-16 , Business Combinations (Topic 805) - Simplifying the Accounting for Measurement-Period Adjustments The amendment requires an acquirer to recognize adjustments to provisional amounts that are identified during the measurement period in the reporting period in which the adjustment amounts are determined. January 1, 2016 The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.

Share-Based Compensation

Share-Based Compensation	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]
Share-Based Compensation	Note 2. Share-Based Compensation The following table summarizes share-based compensation expense: Three Months Ended March 31, (in thousands) 2016 2015 Restricted stock $ 498 $ 594 Performance unit incentive plan (“PUP”) 535 612 Restricted stock units 33 25 Share-based compensation before income tax benefit 1,066 1,231 Income tax benefit (398 ) (462 ) Share-based compensation, net of income tax benefit $ 668 $ 769 Viad recorded $0.2 million of share-based compensation expense through restructuring expense for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and none for the three months ended March 31, 2015. The 2016 amount was related to PUP awards. The following table summarizes the activity of the outstanding share-based compensation awards: Restricted Stock PUP Awards Restricted Stock Units Shares Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Shares Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Shares Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Balance at December 31, 2015 279,217 $ 25.65 231,165 $ 26.15 16,447 $ 25.69 Granted 73,800 $ 26.98 137,784 $ 26.34 5,500 $ 26.98 Vested (70,675 ) $ 26.92 (73,188 ) $ 27.35 (5,965 ) $ 27.18 Forfeited (5,424 ) $ 25.35 (6,556 ) $ 25.85 — $ — Balance at March 31, 2016 276,918 $ 25.69 289,205 $ 25.94 15,982 $ 25.58 Restricted Stock As of March 31, 2016, the unamortized cost of all outstanding restricted stock awards was $4.1 million, which Viad expects to recognize in the consolidated financial statements over a weighted-average period of approximately 1.9 years. During the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company repurchased 23,625 shares for $0.7 million and 32,806 shares for $0.9 million, respectively, related to tax withholding requirements on vested share-based awards. As of March 31, 2016, there were 890,954 total shares available for future grant in accordance with the provisions of the 2007 Viad Corp Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “2007 Plan”). PUP Awards In February 2016, the PUP Plan was amended to provide that PUP awards earned under the 2007 Plan may be payable in the form of cash or in shares of Viad common stock (or a combination of both). Previously, payouts could only be made in cash. The vesting of shares is based upon achievement of certain performance-based criteria. The performance period of the shares is for a three-year period. During the three months ended March 31, 2016, Viad granted $3.6 million PUP awards of which $0.9 million are payable in shares. As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, Viad had recorded liabilities of $2.7 million and $2.4 million, respectively, related to PUP awards. In March 2016, the PUP awards granted in 2013 vested and cash payouts of $0.2 million were distributed. In March 2015, the PUP awards granted in 2012 vested and cash payouts of $2.4 million were distributed. Restricted Stock Units As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, Viad had aggregate liabilities recorded of $0.2 million and $0.3 million, respectively, related to restricted stock units. In February 2016, portions of the 2011, 2012, and 2013 restricted stock units vested and cash payouts of $0.2 million were distributed. Similarly, in February 2015, portions of the 2010, 2011, and 2012 restricted stock units vested and cash payouts of $0.3 million were distributed. Stock Options During the three months ended March 31, 2016, there was no stock option activity. As of both March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 there were 63,773 stock options outstanding and exercisable with a weighted-average exercise price of $16.62. As of March 31, 2016, there were no unrecognized costs related to non-vested stock option awards.

Acquisition of Businesses

Acquisition of Businesses	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisition of Businesses	Note 3. Acquisition of Businesses Maligne Lake Tours On January 4, 2016, the Company acquired the assets and operations of Maligne Tours Ltd. (“Maligne Lake Tours”), which provides interpretive boat tours and related services at Maligne Lake, the largest lake in Jasper National Park. The purchase price was $20.9 million Canadian dollars (approximately $15.0 million U.S. dollars) in cash, subject to certain adjustments. The following table summarizes the preliminary recording of the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date. Due to the recent timing of the acquisition, the purchase price allocation is not yet finalized and is subject to change within the measurement period (up to one year from the acquisition date) as the assessment of property and equipment, intangible assets, and working capital is finalized. (in thousands) Purchase price paid as: Cash $ 14,962 Fair value of net assets acquired: Inventories $ 246 Prepaid expenses 2 Property and equipment 4,133 Intangible assets 9,244 Total assets acquired 13,625 Customer deposits 15 Total liabilities assumed 15 Total fair value of net assets acquired 13,610 Excess purchase price over fair value of net assets acquired (“goodwill”) $ 1,352 Under the acquisition method of accounting, the purchase price as shown in the table above is allocated to the tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values. The excess purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired was recorded as goodwill. Goodwill is included in the Travel & Recreation Group and the primary factor that contributed to the purchase price resulting in the recognition of goodwill relates to future growth opportunities when combined with the Company’s other businesses. Goodwill is expected to be deductible for tax purposes pursuant to Canadian tax regulations. The estimated values of current assets and liabilities were based upon their historical costs on the date of acquisition due to their short-term nature. Transaction costs associated with the acquisition of Maligne Lake Tours were $0.1 million in 2016 and $0.2 million in 2015, and were included in corporate activities in Viad’s condensed consolidated statements of operations. Identified intangible assets acquired in the Maligne Lake Tours acquisition totaled $9.2 million and consist of operating licenses, customer relationships, and trade names. The weighted-average amortization period related to the intangible assets is 26.7 years, largely attributable to operating licenses amortized over the remaining Parks Canada lease of 29 years. The results of operations of Maligne Lake Tours have been included in Viad’s condensed consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition. During the three months ended March 31, 2016, revenue of $7,000 and an operating loss of $0.1 million, related to Maligne Lake Tours, were included in Viad’s condensed consolidated statements of operation s. CATC On March 11, 2016, the Company acquired 100 percent of the equity interest in CIRI Alaska Tourism Corporation (“CATC”), the operator of an Alaskan tourism business that includes a marine sightseeing tour business, three lodges, and a package tour business. The purchase price was $45.0 million in cash, subject to certain adjustments. The following table summarizes the preliminary recording of the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date. Due to the recent timing of the acquisition, the purchase price allocation is not yet finalized and is subject to change within the measurement period (up to one year from the acquisition date) as the assessment of property and equipment, intangible assets, and working capital is finalized. (in thousands) Purchase price paid as: Cash $ 45,000 Estimated working capital adjustment 54 Cash acquired (2,196 ) Purchase price, net of cash acquired 42,858 Fair value of net assets acquired: Accounts receivable $ 8 Inventories 921 Prepaid expenses 82 Property and equipment 43,470 Intangible assets 980 Total assets acquired 45,461 Accounts payable 201 Accrued liabilities 450 Customer deposits 1,952 Total liabilities assumed 2,603 Total fair value of net assets acquired 42,858 Excess purchase price over fair value of net assets acquired (“goodwill”) $ — Under the acquisition method of accounting, the purchase price as shown in the table above is allocated to the tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values. The estimated values of current assets and liabilities were based upon their historical costs on the date of acquisition due to their short-term nature. Transaction costs associated with the acquisition of CATC were $0.1 million in 2016 and $0.6 million in 2015 and were included in corporate activities in Viad’s condensed consolidated statements of operations. Identified intangible assets acquired in the CATC acquisition totaled $1.0 million and consist of customer relationships and trade names. The weighted-average amortization period related to the intangible assets is 5.8 years. The results of operations of CATC have been included in Viad’s condensed consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition. During the three months ended March 31, 2016, revenue of $45,000 and an operating loss of $0.6 million, related to CATC, were included in Viad’s condensed consolidated statements of operation s. Supplementary pro forma financial information The following table summarizes the unaudited pro forma results of operations attributable to Viad, assuming the above acquisitions had each been completed on January 1, 2015: Three Months Ended March 31, (in thousands, except per share data) 2016 2015 Revenue $ 241,441 $ 264,528 Depreciation and amortization $ 8,898 $ 9,314 Loss from continuing operations $ (8,352 ) $ (4,709 ) Net loss attributable to Viad $ (8,376 ) $ (4,793 ) Diluted loss per share $ (0.41 ) $ (0.24 ) Basic loss per share $ (0.41 ) $ (0.24 )

Inventories

Inventories	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventories	Note 4. Inventories The components of inventories consisted of the following: March 31, December 31, (in thousands) 2016 2015 Raw materials $ 16,047 $ 14,383 Work in process 22,468 13,146 Inventories $ 38,515 $ 27,529

Other Current Assets

Other Current Assets	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Deferred Costs Capitalized Prepaid And Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Other Current Assets	Note 5. Other Current Assets Other current assets consisted of the following: March 31, December 31, (in thousands) 2016 2015 Income tax receivable $ 6,699 $ 4,643 Prepaid vendor payments 5,894 2,140 Prepaid insurance 1,985 2,024 Prepaid software maintenance 1,640 2,026 Prepaid rent 1,639 1,406 Prepaid taxes 1,142 1,261 Prepaid other 4,664 2,777 Other 1,486 1,034 Other current assets $ 25,149 $ 17,311

Property and Equipment

Property and Equipment	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract]
Property and Equipment	Note 6. Property and Equipment Property and equipment consisted of the following: March 31, December 31, (in thousands) 2016 2015 Land and land interests $ 29,525 $ 29,032 Buildings and leasehold improvements 189,251 135,381 Equipment and other 279,620 270,957 Gross property and equipment 498,396 435,370 Accumulated depreciation (255,015 ) (246,131 ) Property and equipment, net $ 243,381 $ 189,239 Depreciation expense was $6.7 million for both of the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015.

Other Investments and Assets

Other Investments and Assets	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Investments All Other Investments [Abstract]
Other Investments and Assets	Note 7. Other Investments and Assets Other investments and assets consisted of the following: March 31, December 31, (in thousands) 2016 2015 (1) Cash surrender value of life insurance $ 22,028 $ 21,970 Self-insured liability receivable 5,979 5,979 Workers’ compensation insurance security deposits 4,250 4,250 Other mutual funds 2,395 2,192 Other 3,752 3,240 Other investments and assets $ 38,404 $ 37,631 (1) In accordance with ASU 2015-03, unamortized debt issuance costs are reflected as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the related debt. The Company adopted the new guidance retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the condensed consolidated financial statements. As a result, $1.6 million of unamortized debt issuance costs were reclassified from other investments and assets to a reduction of long-term debt on the December 31, 2015 condensed consolidated balance sheet.

Goodwill and Other Intangible A

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	Note 8. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill were as follows: (in thousands) Marketing & Events U.S. Segment Marketing & Events International Segment Travel & Recreation Group Total Balance at December 31, 2015 $ 112,300 $ 38,635 $ 34,288 $ 185,223 Business acquisitions — — 1,352 1,352 Foreign currency translation adjustments — 211 2,480 2,691 Balance at March 31, 2016 $ 112,300 $ 38,846 $ 38,120 $ 189,266 Intangible assets consisted of the following: March 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 (in thousands) Gross Carrying Value Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Value Gross Carrying Value Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Value Amortized intangible assets: Customer contracts and relationships $ 40,143 $ (9,399 ) $ 30,744 $ 38,342 $ (7,814 ) $ 30,528 Operating contracts and licenses 9,628 (309 ) 9,319 665 (272 ) 393 Other 4,883 (2,843 ) 2,040 3,736 (1,795 ) 1,941 Total amortized intangible assets 54,654 (12,551 ) 42,103 42,743 (9,881 ) 32,862 Unamortized intangible assets: Business licenses 460 — 460 460 — 460 Total $ 55,114 $ (12,551 ) $ 42,563 $ 43,203 $ (9,881 ) $ 33,322 Intangible asset amortization expense was $1.7 million and $2.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The weighted-average amortization period of customer contracts and relationships, operating contracts and licenses, and other amortizable intangible assets is approximately 7.9 years, 27.7 years, and 2.5 years, respectively. The estimated future amortization expense related to amortized intangible assets held at March 31, 2016 is as follows: (in thousands) Year ending December 31, Remainder of 2016 $ 5,443 2017 6,159 2018 5,174 2019 4,794 2020 4,240 Thereafter 16,293 Total $ 42,103

Other Current Liabilities

Other Current Liabilities	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Other Liabilities Current [Abstract]
Other Current Liabilities	Note 9. Other Current Liabilities Other current liabilities consisted of the following: March 31, December 31, (in thousands) 2016 2015 Continuing operations: Self-insured liability accrual $ 5,835 $ 6,891 Accrued employee benefit costs 5,516 3,892 Accrued sales and use taxes 4,545 4,772 Accrued dividends 2,108 2,103 Current portion of pension liability 1,767 1,768 Accrued restructuring 1,630 1,757 Accrued rebates 1,162 752 Accrued professional fees 1,027 751 Deferred rent 965 548 Other taxes 4,256 1,465 Other 2,629 3,523 Total continuing operations 31,440 28,222 Discontinued operations: Environmental remediation liabilities 302 295 Self-insured liability accrual 141 200 Other 513 521 Total discontinued operations 956 1,016 Total other current liabilities $ 32,396 $ 29,238

Other Deferred Items and Liabil

Other Deferred Items and Liabilities	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Other Deferred Liabilities	Note 10. Other Deferred Items and Liabilities Other deferred items and liabilities consisted of the following: March 31, December 31, (in thousands) 2016 2015 Continuing operations: Self-insured liability $ 13,179 $ 13,662 Accrued compensation 6,018 7,612 Self-insured excess liability 5,979 5,979 Deferred rent 5,903 5,607 Foreign deferred tax liability 1,394 2,384 Accrued restructuring 566 519 Other 1,149 1,262 Total continuing operations 34,188 37,025 Discontinued operations: Environmental remediation liabilities 4,092 4,177 Self-insured liability 3,915 3,986 Accrued income taxes 1,160 1,151 Other 994 997 Total discontinued operations 10,161 10,311 Total other deferred items and liabilities $ 44,349 $ 47,336

Debt and Capital Lease Obligati

Debt and Capital Lease Obligations	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt Capital Lease Obligation	Note 11. Debt and Capital Lease Obligations The components of long-term debt and capital lease obligations consisted of the following: March 31, December 31, (in thousands) 2016 2015 Revolving credit facility and term loan 2.5% and 2.4% weighted-average interest rate at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively, due through 2019 (1) $ 162,813 $ 127,500 Less unamortized debt issuance costs (2) (1,788 ) (1,572 ) Total debt 161,025 125,928 Capital lease obligations, 6.1% and 6.1% weighted-average interest rate at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively, due through 2018 1,672 1,475 Total debt and capital lease obligations 162,697 127,403 Current portion (74,640 ) (34,554 ) Long-term debt and capital lease obligations $ 88,057 $ 92,849 (1) Represents the weighted-average interest rate in effect at the respective periods for the revolving credit facility and term loan borrowings, including any applicable margin. The interest rates do not include amortization of debt issuance costs or commitment fees. (2) In accordance with ASU 2015-03, unamortized debt issuance costs are reflected as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the related debt. The Company applied the new guidance retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the condensed consolidated financial statements. As a result, $1.6 million of unamortized debt issuance costs were reclassified from other investments and assets to a reduction in long-term debt on the December 31, 2015 condensed consolidated balance sheet. Effective December 22, 2014, Viad entered into a $300 million Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”). The Credit Agreement provides for a senior credit facility in the aggregate amount of $300 million, which consists of a $175 million revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”) and a $125 million term loan (the “Term Loan”). Loans under the Credit Agreement have a maturity date of December 22, 2019. Proceeds from the loans made under the Credit Agreement were used to refinance certain outstanding debt of the Company and will be used for the Company’s general corporate purposes in the ordinary course of its business. Under the Credit Agreement, the Revolving Credit Facility and/or the Term Loan may be increased up to an additional $100 million under certain circumstances. If such circumstances are met, the Company may obtain the additional borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility, the Term Loan, or a combination of the two. The Revolving Credit Facility has a $40 million sublimit for letters of credit. Borrowings and letters of credit can be denominated in U.S. dollars, Euros, Canadian dollars, or British pounds. Viad’s lenders under the Credit Agreement have a first perfected security interest in all of the personal property of Viad, GES, and GES Event Intelligence Services, Inc., including 65 percent of the capital stock of top-tier foreign subsidiaries. Effective February 24, 2016, Viad executed an amendment (the “Credit Agreement Amendment”) to the Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement Amendment modified the terms of the financial covenants and the negative covenants related to acquisitions, restricted payments, and indebtedness. The overall maximum leverage ratio and minimum fixed charge coverage ratio are 3.50 to 1.00 and 1.75 to 1.00, respectively, and will remain at those levels for the entire remaining term of the Credit Agreement. Acquisitions in substantially the same or related lines of business are permitted under the Credit Agreement Amendment, as long as the pro forma leverage ratio is less than or equal to 3.00 to 1.00. Viad can make dividends, distributions, and repurchases of its common stock up to $20 million per calendar year. Stock dividends, distributions, and repurchases above the $20 million limit are not subject to a liquidity covenant, and are permitted as long as the Company’s pro forma leverage ratio is less than or equal to 2.50 to 1.00 and no default or unmatured default, as defined in the Credit Agreement, exists. Unsecured debt is allowed as long as the Company’s pro forma leverage ratio is less than or equal to 3.00 to 1.00. Significant other covenants under the Credit Agreement that remain unchanged by the Credit Agreement Amendment include limitations on investments, sales/leases of assets, consolidations or mergers, and liens on property. As of March 31, 2016, the fixed charge coverage ratio was 2.19 to 1.00, the leverage ratio was 2.00 to 1.00, and Viad was in compliance with all covenants under the Credit Agreement. As of March 31, 2016, Viad’s total debt and capital lease obligations were $162.7 million, consisting of outstanding borrowings under the Term Loan of $107.8 million, under the Revolving Credit Facility of $55.0 million, and capital lease obligations of $1.7 million, offset in part by unamortized debt issuance costs of $1.8 million. As of March 31, 2016, Viad had $118.7 million of capacity remaining under its Credit Facility, reflecting borrowings of $55.0 million under the Revolving Credit Facility and $1.3 million in outstanding letters of credit. Borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility (of which GES and GES Event Intelligence Services, Inc. are guarantors) are indexed to the prime rate or the London Interbank Offered Rate, plus appropriate spreads tied to Viad’s leverage ratio. Commitment fees and letters of credit fees are also tied to Viad’s leverage ratio. The fees on the unused portion of the Credit Facility are currently 0.35 percent annually. As of March 31, 2016, Viad had certain obligations under guarantees to third parties on behalf of its subsidiaries. These guarantees are not subject to liability recognition in the consolidated financial statements and relate to leased facilities entered into by the Company’s subsidiary operations. The Company would generally be required to make payments to the respective third parties under these guarantees in the event that the related subsidiary could not meet its own payment obligations. The maximum potential amount of future payments that Viad would be required to make under all guarantees existing as of March 31, 2016 would be $9.9 million. These guarantees relate to leased facilities and expire through March 2021. There are no recourse provisions that would enable Viad to recover from third parties any payments made under the guarantees. Furthermore, there are no collateral or similar arrangements whereby Viad could recover payments. The estimated fair value of total debt was $151.7 million and $113.9 million as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. The fair value of debt was estimated by discounting the future cash flows using rates currently available for debt of similar terms and maturity.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	Note 12. Fair Value Measurements The fair value of an asset or liability is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The fair value guidance requires an entity to maximize the use of quoted prices and other observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value, and also establishes a fair value hierarchy which prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value as follows: Level 1 - Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 - Observable inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. Level 3 - Unobservable inputs to the valuation methodology that are significant to the measurement of fair value. Viad measures its money market mutual funds and certain other mutual fund investments at fair value on a recurring basis using Level 1 inputs. The fair value information related to these assets is summarized in the following tables: Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using (in thousands) March 31, 2016 Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobserved Inputs (Level 3) Assets: Money market funds $ 2,118 $ 2,118 $ — $ — Other mutual funds 2,395 2,395 — — Total assets at fair value on a recurring basis $ 4,513 $ 4,513 $ — $ — Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using (in thousands) December 31, 2015 Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobserved Inputs (Level 3) Assets: Money market funds $ 118 $ 118 $ — $ — Other mutual funds 2,192 2,192 — — Total assets at fair value on a recurring basis $ 2,310 $ 2,310 $ — $ — As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, Viad had investments in money market mutual funds of $2.1 million and $0.1 million, respectively, which are included in the condensed consolidated balance sheets under the caption “Cash and cash equivalents.” These investments are classified as available-for-sale and were recorded at fair value. There have been no realized gains or losses related to these investments and the Company has not experienced any redemption restrictions with respect to any of the money market mutual funds. As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, Viad had investments in other mutual funds of $2.4 million and $2.2 million, respectively, which are included in the condensed consolidated balance sheets under the caption “Other investments and assets.” These investments were classified as available-for-sale and were recorded at fair value. As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, there were unrealized gains of $0.6 million ($0.3 million after-tax), which were included in the condensed consolidated balance sheets under the caption “Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)” (“AOCI”). The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, receivables, and accounts payable approximate fair value due to the short-term maturities of these instruments. The estimated fair value of debt obligations is disclosed in Note 11 - Debt and Capital Lease Obligations.

Stockholders' Equity

Stockholders' Equity	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Equity [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity	Note 13. Stockholders’ Equity The following represents a reconciliation of the carrying amounts of stockholders’ equity attributable to Viad and the noncontrolling interest for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015: (in thousands) Total Viad Stockholders’ Equity Noncontrolling Interest Total Stockholders’ Equity Balance at December 31, 2015 $ 322,581 $ 12,757 $ 335,338 Net loss (6,983 ) (162 ) (7,145 ) Dividends on common stock ($0.10 per share) (2,024 ) — (2,024 ) Common stock purchased for treasury (651 ) — (651 ) Employee benefit plans 1,449 — 1,449 Unrealized foreign currency translation adjustment 8,042 — 8,042 Tax benefits from share-based compensation 28 — 28 Other changes to AOCI 72 — 72 Other (24 ) — (24 ) Balance at March 31, 2016 $ 322,490 $ 12,595 $ 335,085 (in thousands) Total Viad Stockholders’ Equity Noncontrolling Interest Total Stockholders’ Equity Balance at December 31, 2014 $ 335,387 $ 12,315 $ 347,702 Net income (2,056 ) (64 ) (2,120 ) Dividends on common stock ($0.10 per share) (2,000 ) — (2,000 ) Common stock purchased for treasury (4,702 ) — (4,702 ) Employee benefit plans 1,786 — 1,786 Unrealized foreign currency translation adjustment (17,579 ) — (17,579 ) Tax benefits from share-based compensation 283 — 283 Other changes to AOCI 241 — 241 Other (97 ) — (97 ) Balance at March 31, 2015 $ 311,263 $ 12,251 $ 323,514 Changes in AOCI by component are as follows: (in thousands) Unrealized Gains on Investments Cumulative Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Unrecognized Net Actuarial Loss and Prior Service Credit, Net Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Balance at December 31, 2015 $ 346 $ (23,257 ) $ (11,265 ) $ (34,176 ) Other comprehensive income before reclassifications 11 8,042 — 8,053 Amounts reclassified from AOCI, net of tax (12 ) — 73 61 Net other comprehensive income (loss) (1 ) 8,042 73 8,114 Balance at March 31, 2016 $ 345 $ (15,215 ) $ (11,192 ) $ (26,062 ) The following table presents information about reclassification adjustments out of AOCI: Three Months Ended March 31, Affected Line Item in the Statement Where Net Income is Presented (in thousands) 2016 2015 Unrealized gains on investments $ (20 ) $ (27 ) Interest income Tax effect 8 10 Income taxes $ (12 ) $ (17 ) Recognized net actuarial loss (1) $ 255 $ 75 Amortization of prior service credit (1) (137 ) (139 ) Tax effect (45 ) (50 ) Income taxes $ 73 $ (114 ) (1) Amount included in pension expense. Refer to Note 16 - Pension and Postretirement Benefits.

Loss Per Share

Loss Per Share	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Loss Per Share	Note 14. Loss Per Share The components of basic and diluted loss per share are as follows: Three Months Ended March 31, (in thousands, except per share data) 2016 2015 Net loss attributable to Viad (diluted) $ (6,983 ) $ (2,056 ) Less: Allocation to non-vested shares — — Net loss allocated to Viad common stockholders (basic) $ (6,983 ) $ (2,056 ) Basic weighted-average outstanding common shares 19,914 19,736 Additional dilutive shares related to share-based compensation — — Diluted weighted-average outstanding shares 19,914 19,736 Loss per share: Basic loss attributable to Viad common stockholders $ (0.35 ) $ (0.10 ) Diluted loss attributable to Viad common stockholders (1) $ (0.35 ) $ (0.10 ) (1) Diluted loss per share amount cannot exceed basic income per share with a per share loss. Options to purchase 15,000 shares of common stock were outstanding during the three months ended March 31, 2015, but were not included in the computation of dilutive shares outstanding because the effect would be anti-dilutive.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Note 15. Income Taxes The effective tax rates for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 were 33.2 percent and 62.4 percent, respectively. The income tax provisions were computed based on the Company’s estimated effective tax rate and forecasted income by jurisdiction expected to be applicable for the full fiscal year, including the impact of any unusual or infrequent items. The effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2016 was less than the federal statutory rate of 35.0 percent primarily due to foreign income taxed at lower rates. The effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2015 was greater than the federal statutory rate primarily due to the recording of a non-cash tax benefit relating to certain foreign intangible deferred tax assets that was recorded during the quarter. The Company uses significant judgment in forming conclusions regarding the recoverability of its deferred tax assets and evaluates all available positive and negative evidence to determine if it is more-likely-than-not that the deferred tax assets will be realized. To the extent recovery does not appear likely, a valuation allowance must be recorded. These deferred tax assets reflect the expected future tax benefits to be realized upon reversal of deductible temporary differences and the utilization of net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. The Company also evaluates its ability to utilize its foreign tax credits, given its recent utilization history and projected future domestic income. As of December 31, 2015, $9.2 million of the $19.5 million in tax credit carryforwards were related to foreign tax credits, which are subject to a 10-year carryforward period and begin to expire in 2020. While management believes that the deferred tax assets, net of existing valuation allowances will be utilized in future periods, there are inherent uncertainties regarding the ultimate realization of these assets. It is possible that the relative weight of positive and negative evidence regarding the realization of deferred tax assets may change, which could result in a material increase or decrease in the company’s valuation allowance. Such a change could result in a material increase or decrease to income tax expense in the period the assessment was made. Viad exercises judgment in determining its income tax provision when the ultimate tax determination is uncertain. Viad classifies liabilities associated with uncertain tax positions as non-current liabilities in its consolidated balance sheets unless they are expected to be paid within the next year. Viad had liabilities associated with uncertain tax positions (including interest and penalties) for continuing operations of $0.3 million as of both March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015. In addition, Viad had liabilities for uncertain tax positions (including interest and penalties) for discontinued operations of $1.1 million as of both March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015. The total liability associated with uncertain tax positions for March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 was $1.4 million. Future tax resolutions or settlements that may occur related to these uncertain tax positions would be recorded through either continuing or discontinued operations (net of tax, if applicable). The Company does not expect a material amount of uncertain tax positions to be resolved or settled within the next twelve months.

Pension and Postretirement Bene

Pension and Postretirement Benefits	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Pension and Postretirement Benefits	Note 16. Pension and Postretirement Benefits The net periodic benefit cost of Viad’s pension and postretirement plans for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 included the following components: Domestic Plans Pension Plans Postretirement Benefit Plans Foreign Pension Plans (in thousands) 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 Service cost $ 10 $ 25 $ 36 $ 43 $ 119 $ 128 Interest cost 258 251 151 177 120 127 Expected return on plan assets (93 ) (111 ) — — (137 ) (149 ) Amortization of prior service credit — — (126 ) (91 ) — — Recognized net actuarial loss 115 125 94 139 1 2 Net periodic benefit cost $ 290 $ 290 $ 155 $ 268 $ 103 $ 108 Viad expects to contribute $0.9 million to its funded pension plans, $0.8 million to its unfunded pension plans, and $1.1 million to its postretirement benefit plans in 2016. During the three months ended March 31, 2016, Viad contributed $0.2 million to its funded pension plans, $0.2 million to its unfunded pension plans, and $0.2 million to its postretirement benefit plans.

Restructuring Charges

Restructuring Charges	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Restructuring And Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring Charges	Note 17. Restructuring Charges The Company commenced certain restructuring actions designed to reduce the Company’s cost structure primarily within the Marketing & Events U.S. Segment, and to a lesser extent, in the Marketing & Events International Segment. As a result, it has recorded restructuring charges related to the consolidation and downsizing of facilities. Additionally, the Company has recorded restructuring charges in connection with certain reorganization activities. These charges consist of severance and related benefits due to headcount reductions. Changes to the restructuring liability by major restructuring activity are as follows: Marketing & Events Group Consolidation Other Restructurings (in thousands) Severance & Employee Benefits Facilities Severance & Employee Benefits Total Balance at December 31, 2015 $ 751 $ 1,291 $ 234 $ 2,276 Restructuring charges 499 9 484 992 Cash payments (775 ) (165 ) (374 ) (1,314 ) Adjustment to liability — — 242 242 Balance at March 31, 2016 $ 475 $ 1,135 $ 586 $ 2,196 As of March 31, 2016, the liabilities related to severance and employee benefits are expected to be paid by the end of 2018. Additionally, the liability of $1.3 million related to future lease payments will be paid over the remaining lease terms for the Marketing & Events Group. Refer to Note 19 - Segment Information, for information regarding restructuring charges by segment.

Litigation, Claims, Contingenci

Litigation, Claims, Contingencies and Other	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Litigation, Claims, Contingencies and Other	Note 18. Litigation, Claims, Contingencies, and Other Viad and certain of its subsidiaries are plaintiffs or defendants to various actions, proceedings, and pending claims, some of which involve, or may involve, compensatory, punitive, or other damages. Litigation is subject to many uncertainties and it is possible that some of the legal actions, proceedings, or claims could be decided against Viad. Although the amount of liability as of March 31, 2016 with respect to these matters is not ascertainable, Viad believes that any resulting liability, after taking into consideration amounts already provided for and insurance coverage, will not have a material effect on Viad’s business, financial position, or results of operations. Viad is subject to various U.S. federal, state, and foreign laws and regulations governing the prevention of pollution and the protection of the environment in the jurisdictions in which Viad has or had operations. If the Company has failed to comply with these environmental laws and regulations, civil and criminal penalties could be imposed and Viad could become subject to regulatory enforcement actions in the form of injunctions and cease and desist orders. As is the case with many companies, Viad also faces exposure to actual or potential claims and lawsuits involving environmental matters relating to its past operations. Although it is a party to certain environmental disputes, Viad believes that any resulting liabilities, after taking into consideration amounts already provided for and insurance coverage, will not have a material effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations. As of March 31, 2016, Viad had recorded environmental remediation liabilities of $4.4 million related to previously sold operations. As of March 31, 2016, Viad had certain obligations under guarantees to third parties on behalf of its subsidiaries. These guarantees are not subject to liability recognition in the condensed consolidated financial statements and relate to leased facilities entered into by Viad’s subsidiary operations. The Company would generally be required to make payments to the respective third parties under these guarantees in the event that the related subsidiary could not meet its own payment obligations. The maximum potential amount of future payments that Viad would be required to make under all guarantees existing as of March 31, 2016 would be $9.9 million. These guarantees relate to leased facilities expiring through March 2021. There are no recourse provisions that would enable Viad to recover from third parties any payments made under the guarantees. Furthermore, there are no collateral or similar arrangements whereby Viad could recover payments. A significant portion of Viad’s employees are unionized and the Company is a party to approximately 100 collective-bargaining agreements, with approximately one-third requiring renegotiation each year. If the Company was unable to reach an agreement with a union during the collective-bargaining process, the union may call for a strike or work stoppage, which may, under certain circumstances, adversely impact the Company’s businesses and results of operations. Viad believes that relations with its employees are satisfactory and that collective-bargaining agreements expiring in 2016 will be renegotiated in the ordinary course of business without having a material adverse effect on Viad’s operations. The Company entered into showsite and warehouse agreements with the Chicago Teamsters Local 727, effective January 1, 2014, and those agreements contain provisions that allow the parties to re-open negotiation of the agreements on pension-related issues. The Company is in informal discussions regarding those issues with all relevant parties and is working diligently to resolve those issues in a manner that will be reasonable and equitable to employees, customers, and shareholders. Although the Company’s labor relations are currently stable, disruptions pending the outcome of the Chicago Teamsters Local 727 negotiations could occur, as they could with any collective-bargaining agreement negotiation, with the possibility of an adverse impact on the operating results of the Marketing & Events Group. Viad’s businesses contribute to various multi-employer pension plans based on obligations arising under collective-bargaining agreements covering its union-represented employees. Based upon the information available to Viad from plan administrators, management believes that several of these multi-employer plans are underfunded. The Pension Protection Act of 2006 requires pension plans underfunded at certain levels to reduce, over defined time periods, the underfunded status. In addition, under current laws, the termination of a plan, or a voluntary withdrawal from a plan by Viad, or a shrinking contribution base to a plan as a result of the insolvency or withdrawal of other contributing employers to such plan, would require Viad to make payments to such plan for its proportionate share of the plan’s unfunded vested liabilities. As of March 31, 2016, the amount of additional funding, if any, that Viad would be required to make related to multi-employer pension plans is not ascertainable. Viad is self-insured up to certain limits for workers’ compensation, employee health benefits, automobile, product and general liability, and property loss claims. The aggregate amount of insurance liabilities (up to the Company’s retention limit) related to Viad’s continuing operations was $19.0 million as of March 31, 2016 which includes $12.5 million related to workers’ compensation liabilities and $6.5 million related to general/auto liability claims. Viad has also retained and provided for certain insurance liabilities in conjunction with previously sold businesses of $4.1 million as of March 31, 2016, related to workers’ compensation liabilities. Provisions for losses for claims incurred, including estimated claims incurred but not yet reported, are made based on Viad’s historical experience, claims frequency, and other factors. A change in the assumptions used could result in an adjustment to recorded liabilities. Viad has purchased insurance for amounts in excess of the self-insured levels, which generally range from $0.2 million to $0.5 million on a per claim basis. Viad does not maintain a self-insured retention pool fund as claims are paid from current cash resources at the time of settlement. Viad’s net cash payments in connection with these insurance liabilities were $1.0 million and $1.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. In addition, as of March 31, 2016, Viad recorded insurance liabilities of $6.0 million related to continuing operations, which represents the amount for which Viad remains the primary obligor after self-insured insurance limits, without taking into consideration the above-referenced insurance coverage. Of this total, $2.5 million related to workers’ compensation liabilities and $3.5 million related to general/auto liability claims. The Company has recorded those amounts in other deferred items and liabilities in Viad’s condensed consolidated balance sheets with a corresponding receivable in other investments.

Segment Information

Segment Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information	Note 19. Segment Information Viad’s reportable segments consist of the Marketing & Events U.S. Segment, the Marketing & Events International Segment (together the “Marketing & Events Group”) and the Travel & Recreation Group. Viad measures profit and performance of its operations on the basis of segment operating income which excludes restructuring charges and recoveries and impairment charges. Intersegment sales are eliminated in consolidation and intersegment transfers are not significant. Corporate activities include expenses not allocated to operations. Depreciation and amortization and share-based compensation expense are the only significant non-cash items for the reportable segments. Viad’s reportable segments, with reconciliations to consolidated totals, are as follows: Three Months Ended March 31, (in thousands) 2016 2015 Revenue: Marketing & Events Group: U.S. Segment $ 183,737 $ 192,943 International Segment 54,081 65,236 Intersegment eliminations (1,682 ) (1,251 ) Total Marketing & Events Group 236,136 256,928 Travel & Recreation Group 5,226 7,468 Total revenue $ 241,362 $ 264,396 Segment operating income (loss): Marketing & Events Group: U.S. Segment $ 862 $ 2,637 International Segment (569 ) 1,047 Total Marketing & Events Group 293 3,684 Travel & Recreation Group (6,573 ) (4,809 ) Segment operating loss (6,280 ) (1,125 ) Corporate activities (1,911 ) (2,810 ) Operating loss (8,191 ) (3,935 ) Interest income 56 63 Interest expense (1,284 ) (1,151 ) Restructuring (charges) recoveries: Marketing & Events U.S. Segment (293 ) (88 ) Marketing & Events International Segment (215 ) (138 ) Travel & Recreation Group (92 ) 6 Corporate (392 ) 4 Loss from continuing operations before income taxes $ (10,411 ) $ (5,239 )

Discontinued Operations

Discontinued Operations	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Discontinued Operations And Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Discontinued Operations	Note 20. Discontinued Operations For the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, Viad recorded losses from discontinued operations of $0.2 million and $0.1 million, respectively, primarily due to legal fees related to previously sold operations.

Basis of Presentation and Pri27

Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Consolidation	The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Viad Corp (“Viad” or the “Company”) have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X for interim financial information. Accordingly, these financial statements do not include all of the information required by GAAP or Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) rules and regulations for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, these financial statements reflect all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods presented. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results for the full year. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with Viad’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, filed with the SEC on March 11, 2016. The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Viad and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany account balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reported period. Estimates and assumptions are used in accounting for, among other things, the fair value of Viad’s reporting units used to perform annual impairment testing of recorded goodwill, allowances for uncollectible accounts receivable, provisions for income taxes, including uncertain tax positions, valuation allowances related to deferred tax assets, liabilities for losses related to self-insured liability claims, liabilities for losses related to environmental remediation obligations, sublease income associated with restructuring liabilities, assumptions used to measure pension and postretirement benefit costs and obligations, assumptions used to determine share-based compensation costs under the fair value method, and allocation of purchase price of acquired businesses. Actual results could differ from these and other estimates.
Nature of Business	Nature of Business Viad is an international experiential services company with operations in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, continental Europe, and the United Arab Emirates. Viad is committed to providing best in class experiences to its clients, customers, and guests by offering products and services designed to meet their current and future needs. Viad operates through three reportable business segments: the Marketing & Events U.S. Segment (the “U.S. Segment”), the Marketing & Events International Segment (the “International Segment”) (collectively, the “Marketing & Events Group”), and the Travel & Recreation Group. Marketing & Events Group The Marketing & Events Group, comprised of Global Experience Specialists, Inc. and affiliates (“GES”), is a global, full-service provider for live events that produces exhibitions, congresses and conferences, corporate events, consumer events, exhibits, and entertainment experiences. GES provides a comprehensive range of live event services, including official show services, audio-visual services, cutting-edge creative and design, strategic marketing and measurement services, registration, and event accommodations – all with a global reach. GES’ clients include event organizers and corporate brand marketers. Corporate brand marketers include exhibitors and domestic and international corporations that want to promote their brands, services and innovations, feature new products, and build business relationships. GES serves corporate brand marketers when they exhibit at shows and when GES is engaged to manage their global exhibit program or produce their proprietary corporate events. Travel & Recreation Group The Travel & Recreation Group offers guests distinctive and world renowned experiences in iconic natural and cultural destinations in North America through its collection of unique hotels, lodges, recreational attractions, and transportation services
Impact of Recent Accounting Pronouncements	Impact of Recent Accounting Pronouncements The following table provides a brief description of recent accounting pronouncements: Standard Description Date of adoption Effect on the financial statements Standards Not Yet Adopted ASU 2014-09 , Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) ASU 2016-08 , Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Principal versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue Gross versus Net) The standard establishes a new recognition model that requires revenue to be recognized in a manner to depict the transfer of goods or services to a customer at an amount that reflects the consideration expected to be received in exchange for those goods or services. The Company may adopt either retrospectively to each prior period presented with the option to elect certain practical expedients or with the cumulative effect recognized at the date of initial application and providing certain disclosures. ASU 2016-08 improves the operability and understandability of the implementation guidance on principal versus agent considerations. January 1, 2018 The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of the adoption of this new guidance on its financial position or results of operations, including the method of adoption to be used. ASU 2015-11 , Inventory (Topic 330) - Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory The amendment applies to inventory measures using first-in, first-out or average cost and will require entities to measure inventory at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the normal course of business, minus the cost of completion, disposal and transportation. Replacement cost and net realizable value less a normal profit margin will no longer be considered. January 1, 2017 The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a significant effect on Viad's consolidated financial statements. ASU 2016-02 , Leases (Topic 842) The amendment requires lessees to recognize on their balance sheet a right-of-use asset and a lease liability for leases with lease terms greater than one year. The amendment requires additional disclosures about leasing arrangements, and requires a modified retrospective approach to adoption. Early adoption is permitted. January 1, 2019 The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of the adoption of this new guidance on its financial position or results of operations. ASU 2016-09 , Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718) - Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting The amendment identifies areas for simplification involving several aspects of accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, an option to recognize gross stock compensation expense with actual forfeitures recognized as they occur, as well as certain classifications on the statement of cash flows. Early adoption is permitted. January 1, 2017 The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of the adoption of this new guidance on its financial position or results of operations. Standards Recently Adopted ASU 2014-12 , Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718) - Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide that a Performance Target Could be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period The amendment requires that a performance target that affects vesting, and that could be achieved after the requisite service period, be treated as a performance condition. As such, the performance target should not be reflected in estimating the grant date fair value of the award. January 1, 2016 The Company adopted this guidance prospectively to all awards granted after the effective date. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements. ASU 2015-03 , Interest - Imputation of Interest Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs ASU 2015-15 , Presentation and Subsequent Measurement of Debt Issuance Costs Associated with Line-of-Credit Arrangements The amendments require debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability to be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability. For line-of-credit arrangements, an entity may defer and present debt issuance costs as an asset and subsequently amortize the deferred debt issuance costs ratably over the term of the line-of-credit arrangement. January 1, 2016 The adoption of this guidance resulted in the reclassification of unamortized debt issuance costs of $1.6 million from other long-term assets to a reduction in long-term debt on the December 31, 2015 consolidated balance sheet. ASU 2015-16 , Business Combinations (Topic 805) - Simplifying the Accounting for Measurement-Period Adjustments The amendment requires an acquirer to recognize adjustments to provisional amounts that are identified during the measurement period in the reporting period in which the adjustment amounts are determined. January 1, 2016 The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.

Share-Based Compensation (Table

Share-Based Compensation (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]
Summary of share-based compensation expense	The following table summarizes share-based compensation expense: Three Months Ended March 31, (in thousands) 2016 2015 Restricted stock $ 498 $ 594 Performance unit incentive plan (“PUP”) 535 612 Restricted stock units 33 25 Share-based compensation before income tax benefit 1,066 1,231 Income tax benefit (398 ) (462 ) Share-based compensation, net of income tax benefit $ 668 $ 769
Summary of activity of the outstanding share-based compensation awards	The following table summarizes the activity of the outstanding share-based compensation awards: Restricted Stock PUP Awards Restricted Stock Units Shares Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Shares Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Shares Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Balance at December 31, 2015 279,217 $ 25.65 231,165 $ 26.15 16,447 $ 25.69 Granted 73,800 $ 26.98 137,784 $ 26.34 5,500 $ 26.98 Vested (70,675 ) $ 26.92 (73,188 ) $ 27.35 (5,965 ) $ 27.18 Forfeited (5,424 ) $ 25.35 (6,556 ) $ 25.85 — $ — Balance at March 31, 2016 276,918 $ 25.69 289,205 $ 25.94 15,982 $ 25.58

Acquisition of Businesses (Tabl

Acquisition of Businesses (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule of recognized identified assets acquired and liabilities assumed	The following table summarizes the preliminary recording of the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date. Due to the recent timing of the acquisition, the purchase price allocation is not yet finalized and is subject to change within the measurement period (up to one year from the acquisition date) as the assessment of property and equipment, intangible assets, and working capital is finalized. (in thousands) Purchase price paid as: Cash $ 14,962 Fair value of net assets acquired: Inventories $ 246 Prepaid expenses 2 Property and equipment 4,133 Intangible assets 9,244 Total assets acquired 13,625 Customer deposits 15 Total liabilities assumed 15 Total fair value of net assets acquired 13,610 Excess purchase price over fair value of net assets acquired (“goodwill”) $ 1,352 The following table summarizes the preliminary recording of the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date. Due to the recent timing of the acquisition, the purchase price allocation is not yet finalized and is subject to change within the measurement period (up to one year from the acquisition date) as the assessment of property and equipment, intangible assets, and working capital is finalized. (in thousands) Purchase price paid as: Cash $ 45,000 Estimated working capital adjustment 54 Cash acquired (2,196 ) Purchase price, net of cash acquired 42,858 Fair value of net assets acquired: Accounts receivable $ 8 Inventories 921 Prepaid expenses 82 Property and equipment 43,470 Intangible assets 980 Total assets acquired 45,461 Accounts payable 201 Accrued liabilities 450 Customer deposits 1,952 Total liabilities assumed 2,603 Total fair value of net assets acquired 42,858 Excess purchase price over fair value of net assets acquired (“goodwill”) $ —
Unaudited pro forma results of operations attributable to Viad	The following table summarizes the unaudited pro forma results of operations attributable to Viad, assuming the above acquisitions had each been completed on January 1, 2015: Three Months Ended March 31, (in thousands, except per share data) 2016 2015 Revenue $ 241,441 $ 264,528 Depreciation and amortization $ 8,898 $ 9,314 Loss from continuing operations $ (8,352 ) $ (4,709 ) Net loss attributable to Viad $ (8,376 ) $ (4,793 ) Diluted loss per share $ (0.41 ) $ (0.24 ) Basic loss per share $ (0.41 ) $ (0.24 )

Inventories (Tables)

Inventories (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Components of Inventories	The components of inventories consisted of the following: March 31, December 31, (in thousands) 2016 2015 Raw materials $ 16,047 $ 14,383 Work in process 22,468 13,146 Inventories $ 38,515 $ 27,529

Other Current Assets (Tables)

Other Current Assets (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Deferred Costs Capitalized Prepaid And Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Other Current Assets	Other current assets consisted of the following: March 31, December 31, (in thousands) 2016 2015 Income tax receivable $ 6,699 $ 4,643 Prepaid vendor payments 5,894 2,140 Prepaid insurance 1,985 2,024 Prepaid software maintenance 1,640 2,026 Prepaid rent 1,639 1,406 Prepaid taxes 1,142 1,261 Prepaid other 4,664 2,777 Other 1,486 1,034 Other current assets $ 25,149 $ 17,311

Property and Equipment (Tables)

Property and Equipment (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract]
Schedule of Property and Equipment	Property and equipment consisted of the following: March 31, December 31, (in thousands) 2016 2015 Land and land interests $ 29,525 $ 29,032 Buildings and leasehold improvements 189,251 135,381 Equipment and other 279,620 270,957 Gross property and equipment 498,396 435,370 Accumulated depreciation (255,015 ) (246,131 ) Property and equipment, net $ 243,381 $ 189,239

Other Investments and Assets (T

Other Investments and Assets (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Investments All Other Investments [Abstract]
Summary of other investments and assets	Other investments and assets consisted of the following: March 31, December 31, (in thousands) 2016 2015 (1) Cash surrender value of life insurance $ 22,028 $ 21,970 Self-insured liability receivable 5,979 5,979 Workers’ compensation insurance security deposits 4,250 4,250 Other mutual funds 2,395 2,192 Other 3,752 3,240 Other investments and assets $ 38,404 $ 37,631 (1) In accordance with ASU 2015-03, unamortized debt issuance costs are reflected as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the related debt. The Company adopted the new guidance retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the condensed consolidated financial statements. As a result, $1.6 million of unamortized debt issuance costs were reclassified from other investments and assets to a reduction of long-term debt on the December 31, 2015 condensed consolidated balance sheet.

Goodwill and Other Intangible34

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Summary of the goodwill balances by component and segment	The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill were as follows: (in thousands) Marketing & Events U.S. Segment Marketing & Events International Segment Travel & Recreation Group Total Balance at December 31, 2015 $ 112,300 $ 38,635 $ 34,288 $ 185,223 Business acquisitions — — 1,352 1,352 Foreign currency translation adjustments — 211 2,480 2,691 Balance at March 31, 2016 $ 112,300 $ 38,846 $ 38,120 $ 189,266
Summary of other intangible assets	Intangible assets consisted of the following: March 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 (in thousands) Gross Carrying Value Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Value Gross Carrying Value Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Value Amortized intangible assets: Customer contracts and relationships $ 40,143 $ (9,399 ) $ 30,744 $ 38,342 $ (7,814 ) $ 30,528 Operating contracts and licenses 9,628 (309 ) 9,319 665 (272 ) 393 Other 4,883 (2,843 ) 2,040 3,736 (1,795 ) 1,941 Total amortized intangible assets 54,654 (12,551 ) 42,103 42,743 (9,881 ) 32,862 Unamortized intangible assets: Business licenses 460 — 460 460 — 460 Total $ 55,114 $ (12,551 ) $ 42,563 $ 43,203 $ (9,881 ) $ 33,322
Estimated amortization expense related to amortized intangible assets	The estimated future amortization expense related to amortized intangible assets held at March 31, 2016 is as follows: (in thousands) Year ending December 31, Remainder of 2016 $ 5,443 2017 6,159 2018 5,174 2019 4,794 2020 4,240 Thereafter 16,293 Total $ 42,103

Other Current Liabilities (Tabl

Other Current Liabilities (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Other Liabilities Current [Abstract]
Other Current Liabilities	Note 9. Other Current Liabilities Other current liabilities consisted of the following: March 31, December 31, (in thousands) 2016 2015 Continuing operations: Self-insured liability accrual $ 5,835 $ 6,891 Accrued employee benefit costs 5,516 3,892 Accrued sales and use taxes 4,545 4,772 Accrued dividends 2,108 2,103 Current portion of pension liability 1,767 1,768 Accrued restructuring 1,630 1,757 Accrued rebates 1,162 752 Accrued professional fees 1,027 751 Deferred rent 965 548 Other taxes 4,256 1,465 Other 2,629 3,523 Total continuing operations 31,440 28,222 Discontinued operations: Environmental remediation liabilities 302 295 Self-insured liability accrual 141 200 Other 513 521 Total discontinued operations 956 1,016 Total other current liabilities $ 32,396 $ 29,238

Other Deferred Items and Liab36

Other Deferred Items and Liabilities (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Summary of Other Deferred Items and Liabilities	Other deferred items and liabilities consisted of the following: March 31, December 31, (in thousands) 2016 2015 Continuing operations: Self-insured liability $ 13,179 $ 13,662 Accrued compensation 6,018 7,612 Self-insured excess liability 5,979 5,979 Deferred rent 5,903 5,607 Foreign deferred tax liability 1,394 2,384 Accrued restructuring 566 519 Other 1,149 1,262 Total continuing operations 34,188 37,025 Discontinued operations: Environmental remediation liabilities 4,092 4,177 Self-insured liability 3,915 3,986 Accrued income taxes 1,160 1,151 Other 994 997 Total discontinued operations 10,161 10,311 Total other deferred items and liabilities $ 44,349 $ 47,336

Debt and Capital Lease Obliga37

Debt and Capital Lease Obligations (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations	The components of long-term debt and capital lease obligations consisted of the following: March 31, December 31, (in thousands) 2016 2015 Revolving credit facility and term loan 2.5% and 2.4% weighted-average interest rate at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively, due through 2019 (1) $ 162,813 $ 127,500 Less unamortized debt issuance costs (2) (1,788 ) (1,572 ) Total debt 161,025 125,928 Capital lease obligations, 6.1% and 6.1% weighted-average interest rate at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively, due through 2018 1,672 1,475 Total debt and capital lease obligations 162,697 127,403 Current portion (74,640 ) (34,554 ) Long-term debt and capital lease obligations $ 88,057 $ 92,849 (1) Represents the weighted-average interest rate in effect at the respective periods for the revolving credit facility and term loan borrowings, including any applicable margin. The interest rates do not include amortization of debt issuance costs or commitment fees. (2) In accordance with ASU 2015-03, unamortized debt issuance costs are reflected as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the related debt. The Company applied the new guidance retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the condensed consolidated financial statements. As a result, $1.6 million of unamortized debt issuance costs were reclassified from other investments and assets to a reduction in long-term debt on the December 31, 2015 condensed consolidated balance sheet.

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis	The fair value information related to these assets is summarized in the following tables: Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using (in thousands) March 31, 2016 Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobserved Inputs (Level 3) Assets: Money market funds $ 2,118 $ 2,118 $ — $ — Other mutual funds 2,395 2,395 — — Total assets at fair value on a recurring basis $ 4,513 $ 4,513 $ — $ — Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using (in thousands) December 31, 2015 Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobserved Inputs (Level 3) Assets: Money market funds $ 118 $ 118 $ — $ — Other mutual funds 2,192 2,192 — — Total assets at fair value on a recurring basis $ 2,310 $ 2,310 $ — $ —

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Equity [Abstract]
Reconciliation of Stockholders' Equity to Noncontrolling Interests	The following represents a reconciliation of the carrying amounts of stockholders’ equity attributable to Viad and the noncontrolling interest for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015: (in thousands) Total Viad Stockholders’ Equity Noncontrolling Interest Total Stockholders’ Equity Balance at December 31, 2015 $ 322,581 $ 12,757 $ 335,338 Net loss (6,983 ) (162 ) (7,145 ) Dividends on common stock ($0.10 per share) (2,024 ) — (2,024 ) Common stock purchased for treasury (651 ) — (651 ) Employee benefit plans 1,449 — 1,449 Unrealized foreign currency translation adjustment 8,042 — 8,042 Tax benefits from share-based compensation 28 — 28 Other changes to AOCI 72 — 72 Other (24 ) — (24 ) Balance at March 31, 2016 $ 322,490 $ 12,595 $ 335,085 (in thousands) Total Viad Stockholders’ Equity Noncontrolling Interest Total Stockholders’ Equity Balance at December 31, 2014 $ 335,387 $ 12,315 $ 347,702 Net income (2,056 ) (64 ) (2,120 ) Dividends on common stock ($0.10 per share) (2,000 ) — (2,000 ) Common stock purchased for treasury (4,702 ) — (4,702 ) Employee benefit plans 1,786 — 1,786 Unrealized foreign currency translation adjustment (17,579 ) — (17,579 ) Tax benefits from share-based compensation 283 — 283 Other changes to AOCI 241 — 241 Other (97 ) — (97 ) Balance at March 31, 2015 $ 311,263 $ 12,251 $ 323,514
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Changes in AOCI by component are as follows: (in thousands) Unrealized Gains on Investments Cumulative Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Unrecognized Net Actuarial Loss and Prior Service Credit, Net Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Balance at December 31, 2015 $ 346 $ (23,257 ) $ (11,265 ) $ (34,176 ) Other comprehensive income before reclassifications 11 8,042 — 8,053 Amounts reclassified from AOCI, net of tax (12 ) — 73 61 Net other comprehensive income (loss) (1 ) 8,042 73 8,114 Balance at March 31, 2016 $ 345 $ (15,215 ) $ (11,192 ) $ (26,062 )
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	The following table presents information about reclassification adjustments out of AOCI: Three Months Ended March 31, Affected Line Item in the Statement Where Net Income is Presented (in thousands) 2016 2015 Unrealized gains on investments $ (20 ) $ (27 ) Interest income Tax effect 8 10 Income taxes $ (12 ) $ (17 ) Recognized net actuarial loss (1) $ 255 $ 75 Amortization of prior service credit (1) (137 ) (139 ) Tax effect (45 ) (50 ) Income taxes $ 73 $ (114 ) (1) Amount included in pension expense. Refer to Note 16 - Pension and Postretirement Benefits.

Loss Per Share (Tables)

Loss Per Share (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Reconciliation of basic and diluted income per share	The components of basic and diluted loss per share are as follows: Three Months Ended March 31, (in thousands, except per share data) 2016 2015 Net loss attributable to Viad (diluted) $ (6,983 ) $ (2,056 ) Less: Allocation to non-vested shares — — Net loss allocated to Viad common stockholders (basic) $ (6,983 ) $ (2,056 ) Basic weighted-average outstanding common shares 19,914 19,736 Additional dilutive shares related to share-based compensation — — Diluted weighted-average outstanding shares 19,914 19,736 Loss per share: Basic loss attributable to Viad common stockholders $ (0.35 ) $ (0.10 ) Diluted loss attributable to Viad common stockholders (1) $ (0.35 ) $ (0.10 ) (1) Diluted loss per share amount cannot exceed basic income per share with a per share loss.

Pension and Postretirement Be41

Pension and Postretirement Benefits (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Components of net periodic benefit cost and other amounts recognized in other comprehensive income of Viad's postretirement benefit plans	The net periodic benefit cost of Viad’s pension and postretirement plans for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 included the following components: Domestic Plans Pension Plans Postretirement Benefit Plans Foreign Pension Plans (in thousands) 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 Service cost $ 10 $ 25 $ 36 $ 43 $ 119 $ 128 Interest cost 258 251 151 177 120 127 Expected return on plan assets (93 ) (111 ) — — (137 ) (149 ) Amortization of prior service credit — — (126 ) (91 ) — — Recognized net actuarial loss 115 125 94 139 1 2 Net periodic benefit cost $ 290 $ 290 $ 155 $ 268 $ 103 $ 108

Restructuring Charges (Tables)

Restructuring Charges (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Restructuring And Related Activities [Abstract]
Reconciliation of Beginning and Ending Liability Balances by Major Restructuring Activity	Changes to the restructuring liability by major restructuring activity are as follows: Marketing & Events Group Consolidation Other Restructurings (in thousands) Severance & Employee Benefits Facilities Severance & Employee Benefits Total Balance at December 31, 2015 $ 751 $ 1,291 $ 234 $ 2,276 Restructuring charges 499 9 484 992 Cash payments (775 ) (165 ) (374 ) (1,314 ) Adjustment to liability — — 242 242 Balance at March 31, 2016 $ 475 $ 1,135 $ 586 $ 2,196

Segment Information (Tables)

Segment Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Reconciliation of income statement items from reportable segments	Viad’s reportable segments, with reconciliations to consolidated totals, are as follows: Three Months Ended March 31, (in thousands) 2016 2015 Revenue: Marketing & Events Group: U.S. Segment $ 183,737 $ 192,943 International Segment 54,081 65,236 Intersegment eliminations (1,682 ) (1,251 ) Total Marketing & Events Group 236,136 256,928 Travel & Recreation Group 5,226 7,468 Total revenue $ 241,362 $ 264,396 Segment operating income (loss): Marketing & Events Group: U.S. Segment $ 862 $ 2,637 International Segment (569 ) 1,047 Total Marketing & Events Group 293 3,684 Travel & Recreation Group (6,573 ) (4,809 ) Segment operating loss (6,280 ) (1,125 ) Corporate activities (1,911 ) (2,810 ) Operating loss (8,191 ) (3,935 ) Interest income 56 63 Interest expense (1,284 ) (1,151 ) Restructuring (charges) recoveries: Marketing & Events U.S. Segment (293 ) (88 ) Marketing & Events International Segment (215 ) (138 ) Travel & Recreation Group (92 ) 6 Corporate (392 ) 4 Loss from continuing operations before income taxes $ (10,411 ) $ (5,239 )

Basis of Presentation and Pri44

Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016Segment	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Adjustments for New Accounting Principle, Early Adoption
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Reclassification of unamortized debt issuance costs from other long-term assets to a reduction in long-term debt | $		$ 1.6
Travel & Recreation Group
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of business lines | Segment	4

Share-Based Compensation - Summ

Share-Based Compensation - Summary of Share-Based Compensation Expenses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Summary of share-based compensation expense
Share-based compensation before income tax benefit	$ 1,066	$ 1,231
Income tax benefit	(398)	(462)
Share-based compensation, net of income tax benefit	668	769
Restricted Stock
Summary of share-based compensation expense
Share-based compensation before income tax benefit	498	594
Performance unit incentive plan (“PUP”)
Summary of share-based compensation expense
Share-based compensation before income tax benefit	535	612
Restricted stock units
Summary of share-based compensation expense
Share-based compensation before income tax benefit	$ 33	$ 25

Share-Based Compensation - Narr

Share-Based Compensation - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)	1 Months Ended				3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Feb. 29, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Feb. 28, 2015	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Share-based compensation before income tax benefit					$ 1,066,000	$ 1,231,000
Award vesting period					3 years
Performance unit incentive plan (“PUP”)
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Share-based compensation before income tax benefit					$ 535,000	612,000
Awards granted during the period					3,600,000
Stock value payable					900,000
Liability awards recorded	$ 2,700,000				2,700,000		$ 2,400,000
Payments to employees	200,000		$ 2,400,000
Restricted Stock
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Share-based compensation before income tax benefit					498,000	$ 594,000
Unamortized cost	$ 4,100,000				$ 4,100,000
Recognition Period of Unrecognized cost					1 year 10 months 24 days
Repurchase of Common Stock for Employee Tax Withholding Obligations amount, shares					23,625	32,806
Repurchase of Common Stock for Employee Tax Withholding Obligations amount					$ 700,000	$ 900,000
Shares Available for Grant	890,954				890,954
Restricted stock units
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Share-based compensation before income tax benefit					$ 33,000	25,000
Payments to employees		$ 200,000		$ 300,000
Liabilities related to restricted stock	$ 200,000				200,000		$ 300,000
Stock Options
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Unamortized cost	$ 0				$ 0
Exercised					0
Forfeited or expired					0
Exercisable	63,773				63,773		63,773
Outstanding	63,773				63,773		63,773
Weighted-average exercise price	$ 16.62				$ 16.62		$ 16.62
Restructuring Charges
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Share-based compensation before income tax benefit						$ 0
Restructuring Charges | Performance unit incentive plan (“PUP”)
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Share-based compensation before income tax benefit					$ 200,000

Share-Based Compensation - Su47

Share-Based Compensation - Summary of Activity of the Outstanding Share-Based Compensation Awards (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016$ / sharesshares
Restricted Stock
Summary of activity of the outstanding share-based compensation awards
Beginning Balance, Shares | shares	279,217
Granted, Shares | shares	73,800
Vested, Shares | shares	(70,675)
Forfeited, Shares | shares	(5,424)
Ending Balance, Shares | shares	276,918
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Beginning Balance, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value | $ / shares	$ 25.65
Granted, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value | $ / shares	26.98
Vested, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value | $ / shares	26.92
Forfeited, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value | $ / shares	25.35
Ending Balance, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value | $ / shares	$ 25.69
Performance unit incentive plan (“PUP”)
Summary of activity of the outstanding share-based compensation awards
Beginning Balance, Shares | shares	231,165
Granted, Shares | shares	137,784
Vested, Shares | shares	(73,188)
Forfeited, Shares | shares	(6,556)
Ending Balance, Shares | shares	289,205
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Beginning Balance, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value | $ / shares	$ 26.15
Granted, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value | $ / shares	26.34
Vested, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value | $ / shares	27.35
Forfeited, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value | $ / shares	25.85
Ending Balance, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value | $ / shares	$ 25.94
Restricted Stock Units
Summary of activity of the outstanding share-based compensation awards
Beginning Balance, Shares | shares	16,447
Granted, Shares | shares	5,500
Vested, Shares | shares	(5,965)
Forfeited, Shares | shares	0
Ending Balance, Shares | shares	15,982
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Beginning Balance, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value | $ / shares	$ 25.69
Granted, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value | $ / shares	26.98
Vested, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value | $ / shares	27.18
Forfeited, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value | $ / shares	0
Ending Balance, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value | $ / shares	$ 25.58

Acquisition of Businesses - Nar

Acquisition of Businesses - Narrative (Details) CAD in Millions	Mar. 11, 2016USD ($)	Jan. 04, 2016USD ($)	Jan. 04, 2016CAD	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2015USD ($)
Maligne Tours Ltd
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business acquisition date				Jan. 4, 2016
Purchase price		$ 14,962,000	CAD 20.9
Acquisition related costs				$ 100,000	$ 200,000
Intangible assets		$ 9,244,000
Weighted average useful life of intangibles		26 years 8 months 12 days	26 years 8 months 12 days
Revenue				7,000
Operating loss				$ 100,000
Maligne Tours Ltd | Parks Canada
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Operating licenses amortized period		29 years	29 years
CIRI Alaska Tourism Corporation
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business acquisition date				Mar. 11, 2016
Purchase price	$ 45,000,000
Acquisition related costs				$ 100,000	$ 600,000
Intangible assets	$ 980,000
Weighted average useful life of intangibles	5 years 9 months 18 days
Revenue				45,000
Operating loss				$ 600,000
Percentage of equity interest	100.00%

Acquisition of Businesses - Sch

Acquisition of Businesses - Schedule of Recognized Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed (Details) $ in Thousands, CAD in Millions	Mar. 11, 2016USD ($)	Jan. 04, 2016USD ($)	Jan. 04, 2016CAD	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Excess purchase price over fair value of net assets acquired (“goodwill”)				$ 189,266		$ 185,223
Purchase price, net of cash acquired				$ 57,766	$ (279)
Maligne Tours Ltd
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash		$ 14,962	CAD 20.9
Inventories		246
Prepaid expenses		2
Property and equipment		4,133
Intangible assets		9,244
Total assets acquired		13,625
Customer deposits		15
Total liabilities assumed		15
Total fair value of net assets acquired		13,610
Excess purchase price over fair value of net assets acquired (“goodwill”)		$ 1,352
CIRI Alaska Tourism Corporation
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash	$ 45,000
Estimated working capital adjustment	54
Accounts receivable	8
Inventories	921
Prepaid expenses	82
Property and equipment	43,470
Intangible assets	980
Total assets acquired	45,461
Accounts payable	201
Accrued liabilities	450
Customer deposits	1,952
Total liabilities assumed	2,603
Total fair value of net assets acquired	42,858
Cash acquired	(2,196)
Purchase price, net of cash acquired	$ 42,858

Acquisition of Businesses - Una

Acquisition of Businesses - Unaudited Pro Forma (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Revenue	$ 241,441	$ 264,528
Depreciation and amortization	8,898	9,314
Loss from continuing operations	(8,352)	(4,709)
Net loss attributable to Viad	$ (8,376)	$ (4,793)
Diluted loss per share	$ (0.41)	$ (0.24)
Basic loss per share	$ (0.41)	$ (0.24)

Inventories - Components of Inv

Inventories - Components of Inventories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Components of Inventories
Raw materials	$ 16,047	$ 14,383
Work in process	22,468	13,146
Inventories	$ 38,515	$ 27,529

Other Current Assets (Details)

Other Current Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Deferred Costs Capitalized Prepaid And Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Income tax receivable	$ 6,699	$ 4,643
Prepaid vendor payments	5,894	2,140
Prepaid insurance	1,985	2,024
Prepaid software maintenance	1,640	2,026
Prepaid rent	1,639	1,406
Prepaid taxes	1,142	1,261
Prepaid other	4,664	2,777
Other	1,486	1,034
Other current assets	$ 25,149	$ 17,311

Property and Equipment - Schedu

Property and Equipment - Schedule of Property and Equipment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Gross property and equipment	$ 498,396	$ 435,370
Accumulated depreciation	(255,015)	(246,131)
Property and equipment, net	243,381	189,239
Land and land interests
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Gross property and equipment	29,525	29,032
Buildings and leasehold improvements
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Gross property and equipment	189,251	135,381
Equipment and other
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Gross property and equipment	$ 279,620	$ 270,957

Property and Equipment - Narrat

Property and Equipment - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract]
Depreciation expense	$ 6.7	$ 6.7

Other Investments and Assets -

Other Investments and Assets - Summary of Other Investments and Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Investments All Other Investments [Abstract]
Cash surrender value of life insurance	$ 22,028	$ 21,970
Self-insured liability receivable	5,979	5,979
Workers’ compensation insurance security deposits	4,250	4,250
Other mutual funds	2,395	2,192
Other	3,752	3,240
Other investments and assets	$ 38,404	$ 37,631

Other Investments and Assets 56

Other Investments and Assets - Summary of Other Investments and Assets (Parenthetical) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Investments All Other Investments [Abstract]
Unamortized debt issuance costs	[1]	$ 1,788	$ 1,572
[1]	In accordance with ASU 2015-03, unamortized debt issuance costs are reflected as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the related debt. The Company applied the new guidance retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the condensed consolidated financial statements. As a result, $1.6 million of unamortized debt issuance costs were reclassified from other investments and assets to a reduction in long-term debt on the December 31, 2015 condensed consolidated balance sheet.

Goodwill and Other Intangible57

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Summary of Goodwill Balances by Component and Segment (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance at December 31, 2015	$ 185,223
Business acquisitions	1,352
Foreign currency translation adjustments	2,691
Balance at March 31, 2016	189,266
Marketing & Events U.S. Segment
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance at December 31, 2015	112,300
Balance at March 31, 2016	112,300
Marketing & Events International Segment
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance at December 31, 2015	38,635
Foreign currency translation adjustments	211
Balance at March 31, 2016	38,846
Travel & Recreation Group
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance at December 31, 2015	34,288
Business acquisitions	1,352
Foreign currency translation adjustments	2,480
Balance at March 31, 2016	$ 38,120

Goodwill and Other Intangible58

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Summary of Other Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
Amortized intangible assets, Gross Carrying Value	$ 54,654	$ 42,743
Accumulated Amortization	(12,551)	(9,881)
Amortized intangible assets, Net Carrying Value	42,103	32,862
Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill)	55,114	43,203
Other intangible assets, net	42,563	33,322
Customer contracts and relationships
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
Amortized intangible assets, Gross Carrying Value	40,143	38,342
Accumulated Amortization	(9,399)	(7,814)
Amortized intangible assets, Net Carrying Value	30,744	30,528
Operating contracts and licenses
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
Amortized intangible assets, Gross Carrying Value	9,628	665
Accumulated Amortization	(309)	(272)
Amortized intangible assets, Net Carrying Value	9,319	393
Other
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
Amortized intangible assets, Gross Carrying Value	4,883	3,736
Accumulated Amortization	(2,843)	(1,795)
Amortized intangible assets, Net Carrying Value	2,040	1,941
Business licenses
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
Unamortized intangible assets, Gross Carrying Value	$ 460	$ 460

Goodwill and Other Intangible59

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Intangible asset amortization expense	$ 1.7	$ 2
Customer contracts and relationships
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Weighted-average amortization period of intangible assets	7 years 10 months 24 days
Operating contracts and licenses
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Weighted-average amortization period of intangible assets	27 years 8 months 12 days
Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Weighted-average amortization period of intangible assets	2 years 6 months

Goodwill and Other Intangible60

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Estimated Amortization Expense Related to Amortized Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Estimated amortization expense related to amortized intangible assets
Remainder of 2016	$ 5,443
2,017	6,159
2,018	5,174
2,019	4,794
2,020	4,240
Thereafter	16,293
Amortized intangible assets, Net Carrying Value	$ 42,103	$ 32,862

Other Current Liabilities - Sch

Other Current Liabilities - Schedule of Other Current Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Continuing operations:
Self-insured liability accrual	$ 5,835	$ 6,891
Accrued employee benefit costs	5,516	3,892
Accrued sales and use taxes	4,545	4,772
Accrued dividends	2,108	2,103
Current portion of pension liability	1,767	1,768
Accrued restructuring	1,630	1,757
Accrued rebates	1,162	752
Accrued professional fees	1,027	751
Deferred rent	965	548
Other taxes	4,256	1,465
Other	2,629	3,523
Total continuing operations	31,440	28,222
Discontinued operations:
Environmental remediation liabilities	302	295
Self-insured liability accrual	141	200
Other	513	521
Total discontinued operations	956	1,016
Total other current liabilities	$ 32,396	$ 29,238

Other Deferred Items and Liab62

Other Deferred Items and Liabilities - Schedule of Other Deferred Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Continuing operations:
Self-insured liability	$ 13,179	$ 13,662
Accrued compensation	6,018	7,612
Self-insured excess liability	5,979	5,979
Deferred rent	5,903	5,607
Foreign deferred tax liability	1,394	2,384
Accrued restructuring	566	519
Other	1,149	1,262
Total continuing operations	34,188	37,025
Discontinued operations:
Environmental remediation liabilities	4,092	4,177
Self-insured liability	3,915	3,986
Accrued income taxes	1,160	1,151
Other	994	997
Total discontinued operations	10,161	10,311
Total other deferred items and liabilities	$ 44,349	$ 47,336

Debt and Capital Lease Obliga63

Debt and Capital Lease Obligations - Schedule of Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Revolving credit facility and term loan 2.5% and 2.4% weighted-average interest rate at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively, due through 2019	[1]	$ 162,813	$ 127,500
Less unamortized debt issuance costs	[2]	(1,788)	(1,572)
Total debt		161,025	125,928
Capital lease obligations, 6.1% and 6.1% weighted-average interest rate at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively, due through 2018		1,672	1,475
Total debt and capital lease obligations		162,697	127,403
Current portion		(74,640)	(34,554)
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations		$ 88,057	$ 92,849
[1]	Represents the weighted-average interest rate in effect at the respective periods for the revolving credit facility and term loan borrowings, including any applicable margin. The interest rates do not include amortization of debt issuance costs or commitment fees.
[2]	In accordance with ASU 2015-03, unamortized debt issuance costs are reflected as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the related debt. The Company applied the new guidance retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the condensed consolidated financial statements. As a result, $1.6 million of unamortized debt issuance costs were reclassified from other investments and assets to a reduction in long-term debt on the December 31, 2015 condensed consolidated balance sheet.

Debt and Capital Lease Obliga64

Debt and Capital Lease Obligations - Schedule of Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations (Parenthetical) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
		Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Interest rate on credit facility		2.50%	2.40%
Weighted interest rate on long term debt		6.10%	6.10%
Unamortized debt issuance costs	[1]	$ 1,788	$ 1,572
[1]	In accordance with ASU 2015-03, unamortized debt issuance costs are reflected as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the related debt. The Company applied the new guidance retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the condensed consolidated financial statements. As a result, $1.6 million of unamortized debt issuance costs were reclassified from other investments and assets to a reduction in long-term debt on the December 31, 2015 condensed consolidated balance sheet.

Debt and Capital Lease Obliga65

Debt and Capital Lease Obligations - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Jan. 01, 2017	Dec. 22, 2014	Dec. 31, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Leverage ratio						200.00%
Fixed charge coverage ratio						219.00%
Total debt and capital lease obligations				$ 127,403		$ 162,697
Revolving credit facility and term loan 2.5% and 2.4% weighted-average interest rate at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively, due through 2019	[1]			127,500		162,813
Capital lease obligations, 6.1% and 6.1% weighted-average interest rate at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively, due through 2018				1,475		1,672
Remaining borrowing capacity on line of credit						118,700
Letters of credit outstanding						1,300
Unamortized debt issuance costs	[2]			1,572		1,788
Maximum potential amount of future payments						$ 9,900
Recourse provisions						There are no recourse provisions that would enable Viad to recover from third parties any payments made under the guarantees
Fair value of debt				113,900		$ 151,700
Maximum | Acquisitions Consummated on or Prior to December 31, 2015
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Leverage ratio			300.00%
Revolving Credit Facility
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility and term loan 2.5% and 2.4% weighted-average interest rate at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively, due through 2019						$ 55,000
Commitment fee percentage on line of credit						0.35%
Collateral on line of credit						Furthermore, there are no collateral or similar arrangements whereby Viad could recover payments
Term Loan
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility and term loan 2.5% and 2.4% weighted-average interest rate at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively, due through 2019						$ 107,800
Amended and Restated Credit Agreement
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maturity date			Dec. 22, 2019
Annual share repurchase limit				20,000
Amended and Restated Credit Agreement | Maximum
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Leverage ratio			300.00%
Amended and Restated Credit Agreement | Maximum | Scenario Forecast
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Leverage ratio		250.00%
Amended and Restated Credit Agreement | Minimum
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Fixed charge coverage ratio			175.00%
Amended and Restated Credit Agreement | Minimum | Scenario Forecast
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Fixed charge coverage ratio					350.00%
Amended and Restated Credit Agreement | Senior Credit Facility
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Borrowing capacity on line of credit			$ 300,000
Amended and Restated Credit Agreement | Revolving Credit Facility
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Borrowing capacity on line of credit			175,000
Additional borrowing capacity on line of credit			100,000
Line of Credit borrowings used to support letter of credit			40,000
Amended and Restated Credit Agreement | Term Loan
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Borrowing capacity on line of credit			$ 125,000
Credit Agreement Amendment
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum leverage ratio for acquisition						300.00%
Leverage ratio required for dividend or share activity						250.00%
Maximum leverage ratio for unsecured debt						300.00%
Annual share repurchase limit on leverage ratio basis				$ 20,000
Credit Agreement Amendment | Maximum
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Leverage ratio						350.00%
Credit Agreement Amendment | Minimum
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Fixed charge coverage ratio						175.00%
Top Tier Foreign Subsidiaries | Amended and Restated Credit Agreement
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Percent of lenders security interest on capital stock foreign subsidiary				65.00%
[1]	Represents the weighted-average interest rate in effect at the respective periods for the revolving credit facility and term loan borrowings, including any applicable margin. The interest rates do not include amortization of debt issuance costs or commitment fees.
[2]	In accordance with ASU 2015-03, unamortized debt issuance costs are reflected as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the related debt. The Company applied the new guidance retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the condensed consolidated financial statements. As a result, $1.6 million of unamortized debt issuance costs were reclassified from other investments and assets to a reduction in long-term debt on the December 31, 2015 condensed consolidated balance sheet.

Fair Value Measurements - Recur

Fair Value Measurements - Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis (Details) - Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Fair value information related to assets
Assets	$ 4,513	$ 2,310
Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1)
Fair value information related to assets
Assets	4,513	2,310
Money market funds
Fair value information related to assets
Assets	2,118	118
Money market funds | Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1)
Fair value information related to assets
Assets	2,118	118
Other mutual funds
Fair value information related to assets
Assets	2,395	2,192
Other mutual funds | Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1)
Fair value information related to assets
Assets	$ 2,395	$ 2,192

Fair Value Measurements - Narra

Fair Value Measurements - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]
Unrealized gains on the investments after-tax	$ 345	$ 346
Money market funds
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]
Realized gains on the investments	0
Unrealized gains on the investments	0
Other mutual funds
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]
Unrealized gains on the investments	600	600
Unrealized gains on the investments after-tax	300	300
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	4,513	2,310
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Money market funds
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	2,118	118
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Other mutual funds
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	$ 2,395	$ 2,192

Stockholders' Equity - Reconcil

Stockholders' Equity - Reconciliation of Stockholders' Equity to Noncontrolling Interests (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended
		Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Beginning Balance		$ 335,338	$ 347,702
Net income (loss)		(6,983)	(2,056)
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest		(162)	(64)
Net income (loss)		(7,145)	(2,120)
Dividends on common stock		(2,024)	(2,000)
Common stock purchased for treasury		(651)	(4,702)
Employee benefit plans		1,449	1,786
Unrealized foreign currency translation adjustment	[1]	8,042	(17,579)
Tax benefits from share-based compensation		28	283
Other changes to AOCI		72	241
Other		(24)	(97)
Ending Balance		335,085	323,514
Non-Controlling Interest
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Beginning Balance		12,757	12,315
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest		(162)	(64)
Ending Balance		12,595	12,251
Total Viad Equity
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Beginning Balance		322,581	335,387
Net income (loss)		(6,983)	(2,056)
Dividends on common stock		(2,024)	(2,000)
Common stock purchased for treasury		(651)	(4,702)
Employee benefit plans		1,449	1,786
Unrealized foreign currency translation adjustment		8,042	(17,579)
Tax benefits from share-based compensation		28	283
Other changes to AOCI		72	241
Other		(24)	(97)
Ending Balance		$ 322,490	$ 311,263
[1]	The tax effect on other comprehensive income (loss) is not significant.

Stockholders' Equity - Reconc69

Stockholders' Equity - Reconciliation of Stockholders' Equity to Noncontrolling Interests (Parenthetical) (Details) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Equity [Abstract]
Dividends declared per common share	$ 0.10	$ 0.10	$ 0.10

Stockholders' Equity - Schedule

Stockholders' Equity - Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance at December 31, 2015	$ (34,176)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	8,053
Amounts reclassified from AOCI, net of tax	61
Net other comprehensive income (loss)	8,114
Balance at March 31, 2016	(26,062)
Unrealized Gains on Investments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance at December 31, 2015	346
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	11
Amounts reclassified from AOCI, net of tax	(12)
Net other comprehensive income (loss)	(1)
Balance at March 31, 2016	345
Cumulative Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance at December 31, 2015	(23,257)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	8,042
Net other comprehensive income (loss)	8,042
Balance at March 31, 2016	(15,215)
Unrecognized Net Actuarial Loss and Prior Service Credit, Net
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance at December 31, 2015	(11,265)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI, net of tax	73
Net other comprehensive income (loss)	73
Balance at March 31, 2016	$ (11,192)

Stockholders' Equity - Reclassi

Stockholders' Equity - Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended
		Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Reclassification Adjustment Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Unrealized gains on investments		$ 56	$ 63
Tax effect		3,452	3,267
Loss from continuing operations		(6,959)	(1,972)
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Unrealized Gains on Investments
Reclassification Adjustment Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Unrealized gains on investments		(20)	(27)
Tax effect		8	10
Loss from continuing operations		(12)	(17)
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Unrecognized Net Actuarial Loss and Prior Service Credit, Net
Reclassification Adjustment Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Recognized net actuarial (gain) loss	[1]	255	75
Amortization of prior service credit	[1]	(137)	(139)
Tax effect		(45)	(50)
Loss from continuing operations		$ 73	$ (114)
[1]	Amount included in pension expense. Refer to Note 16 - Pension and Postretirement Benefits.

Loss Per Share - Reconciliation

Loss Per Share - Reconciliation of Basic and Diluted Income Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended
		Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Numerator:
Net loss attributable to Viad (diluted)		$ (6,983)	$ (2,056)
Net loss allocated to Viad common stockholders (basic)		$ (6,983)	$ (2,056)
Denominator:
Basic weighted-average outstanding common shares		19,914	19,736
Diluted weighted-average outstanding shares		19,914	19,736
Basic loss attributable to Viad common stockholders		$ (0.35)	$ (0.10)
Diluted loss attributable to Viad common stockholders	[1]	$ (0.35)	$ (0.10)
[1]	Diluted loss per share amount cannot exceed basic income per share with a per share loss.

Loss Per Share - Narrative (Det

Loss Per Share - Narrative (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015shares
Stock Options
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Common stock shares effect would be anti-dilutive	15,000

Income Taxes - Narrative (Detai

Income Taxes - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Effective income tax rate	33.20%	62.40%
Federal statutory tax rate	35.00%
Tax credit carryforwards			$ 19.5
Liability for uncertain tax positions from continuing operations	$ 0.3		0.3
Liability for uncertain tax positions from discontinued operations	1.1		1.1
Liability for uncertain tax positions	$ 1.4		1.4
Foreign Income Tax Credit | Foreign Tax Authority
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforwards			$ 9.2
Tax credit carryforward expiration period	10 years
Tax credit carryforward expiration year	2,020

Pension and Postretirement Be75

Pension and Postretirement Benefits - Components of net periodic benefit cost and other amounts recognized in other comprehensive income of Viad's postretirement benefit plans (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Pension Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	$ 10	$ 25
Interest cost	258	251
Expected return on plan assets	(93)	(111)
Recognized net actuarial loss	115	125
Net periodic benefit cost	290	290
US Postretirement Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	36	43
Interest cost	151	177
Amortization of prior service credit	(126)	(91)
Recognized net actuarial loss	94	139
Net periodic benefit cost	155	268
Foreign Pension Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	119	128
Interest cost	120	127
Expected return on plan assets	(137)	(149)
Recognized net actuarial loss	1	2
Net periodic benefit cost	$ 103	$ 108

Pension and Postretirement Be76

Pension and Postretirement Benefits - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)
Pension Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Amount expected to contribute in funded pension plans	$ 0.9
Amount expected to contribute in unfunded pension plans	0.8
Pension Plans | Funded Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Pension Contributions	0.2
Pension Plans | Unfunded Pension Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Pension Contributions	0.2
US Postretirement Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Amount expected to contribute in postretirement benefit plans	1.1
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Contributions	$ 0.2

Restructuring Charges - Reconci

Restructuring Charges - Reconciliation of Beginning and Ending Liability Balances by Major Restructuring Activity (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Balance at December 31, 2015	$ 2,276
Restructuring charges	992	$ 216
Cash payments	(1,314)
Adjustment to liability	242
Balance at March 31, 2016	2,196
Marketing Events Group Consolidation | Employee Severance
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Balance at December 31, 2015	751
Restructuring charges	499
Cash payments	(775)
Balance at March 31, 2016	475
Marketing Events Group Consolidation | Facility Closing
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Balance at December 31, 2015	1,291
Restructuring charges	9
Cash payments	(165)
Balance at March 31, 2016	1,135
Other Restructuring | Employee Severance
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Balance at December 31, 2015	234
Restructuring charges	484
Cash payments	(374)
Adjustment to liability	242
Balance at March 31, 2016	$ 586

Restructuring Charges - Narrati

Restructuring Charges - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)
Operating Segments | Marketing Events Group Consolidation
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Liability related to future lease payments	$ 1.3

Litigation, Claims, Contingen79

Litigation, Claims, Contingencies and Other - Narrative (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)Agreement	Mar. 31, 2015USD ($)
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Environmental remediation liability	$ 4,400,000
Maximum potential amount of future payments	$ 9,900,000
Guarantees relate to leased facilities expiry date	2021-03
Recourse provision to recover guarantees	$ 0
Bargaining agreements | Agreement	100
Self insurance reserve	$ 19,000,000
Workers' compensation liability	12,500,000
Self insurance reserve for general and auto	6,500,000
Self insurance reserve on discontinued operations	4,100,000
Payments for self insurance	1,000,000	$ 1,100,000
Self insurance reserve in which company is the primary obligor	6,000,000
Self insurance reserve in which company is the primary obligor for workers compensation	2,500,000
Self insurance reserve in which company is the primary obligor for general liability	3,500,000
Minimum
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
General range on claims	200,000
Maximum
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
General range on claims	$ 500,000

Segment Information - Reconcili

Segment Information - Reconciliation of Income Statement Items from Reportable Segments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Reportable segments reconciliations:
Total revenue	$ 241,362	$ 264,396
Segment operating (loss)	(8,191)	(3,935)
Interest income	56	63
Interest expense	(1,284)	(1,151)
Restructuring (charges) recoveries	(992)	(216)
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes	(10,411)	(5,239)
Operating Segments
Reportable segments reconciliations:
Segment operating (loss)	(6,280)	(1,125)
Operating Segments | Marketing & Events Group
Reportable segments reconciliations:
Total revenue	236,136	256,928
Segment operating (loss)	293	3,684
Restructuring (charges) recoveries	(293)	(88)
Operating Segments | Travel & Recreation Group
Reportable segments reconciliations:
Total revenue	5,226	7,468
Segment operating (loss)	(6,573)	(4,809)
Restructuring (charges) recoveries	(92)	6
Operating Segments | Marketing & Events International Segment
Reportable segments reconciliations:
Restructuring (charges) recoveries	(215)	(138)
Intersegment Eliminations | Marketing & Events Group
Reportable segments reconciliations:
Total revenue	(1,682)	(1,251)
Corporate
Reportable segments reconciliations:
Segment operating (loss)	(1,911)	(2,810)
Restructuring (charges) recoveries	(392)	4
U.S. Segment | Operating Segments | Marketing & Events Group
Reportable segments reconciliations:
Total revenue	183,737	192,943
Segment operating (loss)	862	2,637
International Segment | Operating Segments | Marketing & Events Group
Reportable segments reconciliations:
Total revenue	54,081	65,236
Segment operating (loss)	$ (569)	$ 1,047

Discontinued Operations - Narra

Discontinued Operations - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Discontinued Operations And Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Loss from discontinued operations	$ (186)	$ (148)