Pursuit Attractions and Hospitality (PRSU) 10-Q 6 Aug 18 2018 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jul. 31, 2018
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	VIAD CORP
Entity Central Index Key	884,219
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Jun. 30, 2018
Amendment Flag	false
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,018
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Trading Symbol	VVI
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		20,325,537

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents		$ 49,386	$ 53,723
Accounts receivable, net of allowances for doubtful accounts of $2,063 and $2,023, respectively		141,633	104,811
Inventories		20,361	17,550	[1]
Current contract costs		21,525	13,436	[1]
Other current assets		31,167	19,741	[1]
Total current assets		264,072	209,261
Property and equipment, net		324,951	305,571
Other investments and assets		49,580	48,187	[1]
Deferred income taxes		21,146	23,548
Goodwill		266,023	270,551
Other intangible assets, net		57,397	62,781
Total Assets		983,169	919,899
Current liabilities
Accounts payable		96,569	77,380
Contract liabilities		50,419	31,981	[2]
Accrued compensation		29,280	30,614
Other current liabilities		47,711	40,154	[2]
Current portion of debt and capital lease obligations	[3]	190,967	152,599
Total current liabilities		414,946	332,728
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations		48,511	56,593
Pension and postretirement benefits		27,661	28,135
Other deferred items and liabilities		49,357	52,858
Total liabilities		540,475	470,314
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable noncontrolling interest		6,513	6,648
Viad Corp stockholders’ equity:
Common stock, $1.50 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized, 24,934,981 shares issued and outstanding		37,402	37,402
Additional capital		574,104	574,458
Retained earnings		76,458	65,836
Unearned employee benefits and other		214	218
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(33,719)	(22,568)
Common stock in treasury, at cost, 4,616,834 and 4,518,099 shares, respectively		(231,687)	(226,215)
Total Viad stockholders’ equity		422,772	429,131
Non-redeemable noncontrolling interest		13,409	13,806
Total stockholders’ equity		436,181	442,937	[4]
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity		$ 983,169	$ 919,899
[1]	Contract costs primarily consist of deferred core services costs (including labor and vendor purchases) required to service future exhibitions, conferences and other events, and commission expenses incurred to obtain contracts. All such costs were previously included in “Inventories” and in certain other assets. As a result of the changes noted above, deferred core services costs related to exhibitions and events that are scheduled to occur longer than one year in the future are currently included in “Other investments and assets”. The impact of this change reduced total current assets at December 31, 2017 by $0.7 million. The amount of deferred core services costs included in “Other investments and assets” at June 30, 2018 was $5.1 million.
[2]	In connection with the adoption of Topic 606, we elected to more prominently present contract liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Consequently, customer deposits of $33.4 million as of December 31, 2017, have been reclassified to “Contract liabilities” and to other certain current liabilities to conform to the current period presentation.
[3]	Borrowings under the revolving credit facilities are classified as current because all borrowed amounts are due within one year.
[4]	We determined that the cumulative effect of initially applying Topic 606 as an adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings was not material, and therefore we made no adjustment.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE3

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Statement Of Financial Position [Abstract]
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 2,063	$ 2,023
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
Common stock, shares outstanding	24,934,981	24,934,981
Treasury stock, shares	4,616,834	4,518,099

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMEN

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
Revenue:
Total revenue		$ 363,677	$ 364,774	$ 641,105	$ 690,581
Costs and expenses:
Business interruption gain		(377)	(1,087)	(567)	(1,140)
Corporate activities		2,535	2,920	4,752	5,461
Interest income		(53)	(42)	(137)	(100)
Interest expense		2,354	2,059	4,423	4,164
Other expense	[1]	543	222	781	674
Restructuring charges		662	168	824	562
Impairment recoveries		(35)	(2,247)	(35)	(4,631)
Total costs and expenses		330,904	327,231	623,733	642,968
Income from continuing operations before income taxes		32,773	37,543	17,372	47,613
Income tax expense		9,114	10,178	4,476	12,919
Income from continuing operations		23,659	27,365	12,896	34,694
Income (loss) from discontinued operations		(279)	509	649	(307)
Net income		23,380	27,874	13,545	34,387
Net loss attributable to non-redeemable noncontrolling interest		33	73	397	337
Net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest		77		161
Net income attributable to Viad		$ 23,490	$ 27,947	$ 14,103	$ 34,724
Diluted income per common share:
Continuing operations attributable to Viad common stockholders		$ 1.16	$ 1.35	$ 0.65	$ 1.72
Discontinued operations attributable to Viad common stockholders		(0.01)	0.02	0.04	(0.02)
Net income attributable to Viad common stockholders	[2]	$ 1.15	$ 1.37	$ 0.69	$ 1.70
Weighted-average outstanding and potentially dilutive common shares		20,436	20,364	20,446	20,355
Basic income per common share:
Continuing operations attributable to Viad common stockholders		$ 1.16	$ 1.35	$ 0.65	$ 1.72
Discontinued operations attributable to Viad common stockholders		(0.01)	0.02	0.04	(0.02)
Net income attributable to Viad common stockholders		$ 1.15	$ 1.37	$ 0.69	$ 1.70
Weighted-average outstanding common shares		20,209	20,140	20,208	20,112
Dividends declared per common share		$ 0.10	$ 0.10	$ 0.20	$ 0.20
Amounts attributable to Viad common stockholders
Income from continuing operations		$ 23,769	$ 27,438	$ 13,454	$ 35,031
Income (loss) from discontinued operations		(279)	509	649	(307)
Net income attributable to Viad		23,490	27,947	14,103	34,724
Services
Revenue:
Total revenue		314,723	319,179	560,271	609,822
Costs and expenses:
Costs and expenses		280,842	281,909	538,137	562,547
Products
Revenue:
Total revenue		48,954	45,595	80,834	80,759
Costs and expenses:
Costs and expenses		$ 44,433	$ 43,329	$ 75,555	$ 75,431
[1]	We adopted ASU 2017-07 on January 1, 2018, which requires retrospective adoption. As a result, we recorded the nonservice cost component of net periodic benefit cost within other expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, and we reclassified $0.2 million from operating expenses to other expense for the three months ended June 30, 2017 and $0.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017 to conform with current period presentation. Refer to Note 1 – Overview and Basis of Presentation for additional details on the impact of this adoption on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
[2]	Diluted income (loss) per share amount cannot exceed basic income (loss) per share.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEME5

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income		$ 23,380	$ 27,874	$ 13,545	$ 34,387
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized gains on investments, net of tax	[1]		33		95
Unrealized foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax	[1]	(8,095)	7,360	(11,204)	9,705
Change in net actuarial gain, net of tax	[1]	220	171	849	282
Change in prior service cost, net of tax	[1]	4	(56)	(180)	(134)
Adoption of ASU 2016-01				(616)
Comprehensive income		15,509	35,382	2,394	44,335
Comprehensive loss attributable to non-redeemable noncontrolling interest		33	73	397	337
Comprehensive loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest		77		161
Comprehensive income attributable to Viad		$ 15,619	$ 35,455	$ 2,952	$ 44,672
[1]	The tax effect on other comprehensive income (loss) is not significant.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEME6

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income	$ 13,545	$ 34,387
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	28,178	26,666
Deferred income taxes	2,727	412
(Income) loss from discontinued operations	(649)	307
Restructuring charges	824	562
Impairment recoveries	(35)	(4,631)
Gains on dispositions of property and other assets	(113)	(45)
Share-based compensation expense	2,762	4,747
Other non-cash items, net	2,681	2,373
Change in operating assets and liabilities (excluding the impact of acquisitions):
Receivables	(37,594)	(38,869)
Inventories	(3,043)	(3,210)
Current contract costs	(8,637)	(1,601)
Accounts payable	20,140	30,156
Restructuring liabilities	(904)	(1,496)
Accrued compensation	(5,753)	(3,834)
Contract liabilities	20,266	6,346
Income taxes payable	(8,904)	(81)
Other assets and liabilities, net	5,969	7,010
Net cash provided by operating activities	31,460	59,199
Cash flows from investing activities
Capital expenditures	(48,057)	(27,448)
Proceeds from insurance		6,886
Cash paid for acquired businesses, net		(1,661)
Proceeds from dispositions of property and other assets	1,292	662
Net cash used in investing activities	(46,765)	(21,561)
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from borrowings	80,051	52,574
Payments on debt and capital lease obligations	(51,607)	(63,065)
Dividends paid on common stock	(4,095)	(4,077)
Debt issuance costs		(5)
Common stock purchased for treasury	(10,085)	(1,204)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	84
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	14,348	(15,777)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(3,380)	1,281
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	(4,337)	23,142
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year	53,723	20,900
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$ 49,386	$ 44,042

Overview and Basis of Presentat

Overview and Basis of Presentation	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Overview and Basis of Presentation	Note 1. Overview and Basis of Presentation Nature of Business We are an international experiential services company with operations principally in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, continental Europe, and the United Arab Emirates. We are committed to providing unforgettable experiences to our clients and guests. We operate through three reportable business segments: GES U.S., GES International (collectively, “GES”), and Pursuit. GES GES is a global, full-service provider for live events. GES’ clients include event organizers and corporate brand marketers. Event organizers schedule and run the event from start to finish. 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. Services and Products Offered GES offers a full suite of services and products for event organizers and corporate brand marketers • Core Services. GES provides official contracting services and products, including the design and production of experiences, material handling, rigging, electrical, and other on-site services. • Audio-Visual. GES offers a variety of high-impact multi-media services and technology, including video and lighting production, digital studio services, entertainment services and talent coordination, projection mapping, and computer rental and support. • Event Technology. GES offers a comprehensive range of event technology services, including event accommodation solutions, registration and data analytics, and event management tools. Markets Served GES provides the above services and products across four live event markets: Exhibitions, Conferences, Corporate Events, and Consumer Events (collectively, “Live Events”). • Exhibitions facilitate business-to-business and business-to-consumer sales and marketing. • Conferences facilitate attendee education and may also include an expo or trade show to further facilitate attendee education and to facilitate business-to-business and business-to-consumer sales and marketing. • Corporate events facilitate attendee education of the sponsoring company’s products or product ecosystem. • Consumer events entertain, educate, or create an experience, typically around a specific genre. Pursuit Pursuit is a collection of iconic natural and cultural destination travel experiences that enjoy perennial demand. Pursuit offers guests distinctive and world renowned experiences through its collection of unique hotels, lodges, recreational attractions, and transportation services Services and Products Offered Pursuit comprises four lines of business: Hospitality, including food and beverage services and retail operations; Attractions, including food and beverage services and retail operations; Transportation; and Travel Planning. Services offered to these lines of business (or a subset of these) include accommodations, admissions, transportation, and travel planning. Products offered include food and beverage and retail. Markets Served Pursuit provides the above services and products across the following geographic markets: • Banff Jasper Collection . The Banff Jasper Collection is a leading travel and tourism provider in the Canadian Rockies in Alberta, Canada with two lodging properties in Banff National Park, one lodging property in Jasper National Park, five world-class recreational attractions, food and beverage services, retail operations, sightseeing and transportation services. • Alaska Collection. The Alaska Collection is a leading travel and tourism provider in Alaska with two lodging properties and a sightseeing excursion in Denali National Park and Preserve, a lodge in Talkeetna, Alaska’s top-rated wildlife and glacier cruise, and two lodging properties located near Kenai Fjords National Park. The Alaska Collection also provides food and beverage services and retail operations. • Glacier Park Collection. The Glacier Park Collection is an operator of seven lodging properties, 12 retail shops, and 11 dining outlets in and around Glacier National Park in Montana, and Waterton Lakes National Park in Alberta, Canada, with a leading share of rooms in that market. • FlyOver: o FlyOver Canada, located in Vancouver, British Columbia, is a recreational attraction that provides a virtual flight ride experience that combines motion seating, spectacular media, and visual effects including wind, scents, and mist to give the unforgettable experience of flying across Canada. o FlyOver Iceland is a recreational attraction under construction in Reykjavik, Iceland that will provide a virtual flight ride experience over some of Iceland’s most spectacular scenery and natural wonders with the same effects as FlyOver Canada. The new attraction is expected to open in 2019. Basis of Presentation Viad’s accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements 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 SEC rules and regulations for complete financial statements. 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. We have recast certain prior period amounts to conform to the current period presentation due to the adoption of new accounting standards. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017, filed with the SEC on February 28, 2018 (“2017 Form 10-K”). The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Viad and its subsidiaries. We have eliminated all significant intercompany account balances and transactions in consolidation. 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 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 previously allowed for only a modified retrospective approach to adoption. Subsequent to the issuance of ASU 2016-02, the FASB issued additional updates, which do not change the core principle of the guidance stated in ASU 2016-02. Rather, the updates provide additional (and optional) transition methods including the election under ASU 2018-11, which allows companies to not restate comparative periods when initially applying the transition requirements. Early adoption is permitted. January 1, 2019 We are currently evaluating the potential impact the adoption of this new guidance will have on our financial position or results of operations including analyzing our existing operating leases. We do not expect our Consolidated Statement of Operations to be materially impacted. We expect the most significant impact will relate to facility and equipment leases, which are currently recorded as operating leases. Based on our leases in place on June 30, 2018, we currently anticipate recognizing an additional right-of-use asset and lease liability on the balance sheet in excess of $60 million upon adoption of the standard on January 1, 2019. We expect to adopt ASU 2018-11, which allows companies to use an optional transition method under which a cumulative adjustment to retained earnings during the period of adoption is recorded and prior periods would not require restatement. We are continuing our assessment, which may identify other impacts. ASU 2018-02 , Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income The amendment addresses the effect of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”) on items within accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”). Under current GAAP, the effects of changes in tax rates and laws on deferred tax balances are recorded as a component of income tax expense in the period in which the law was enacted. When deferred tax balances related to items originally recorded in AOCI are adjusted, certain tax effects become stranded in AOCI. This amendment allows a reclassification from AOCI to retained earnings for stranded tax effects. Early adoption is permitted. January 1, 2019 We are currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this new guidance on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. Refer to Note 16 – Income Taxes for additional information. Standard Description Date of adoption Effect on the financial statements Standards Recently Adopted ASU 2014-09 , Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) The standard established 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. January 1, 2018 We adopted ASU 2014-09 and its related amendments (collectively, “Topic 606”) on January 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective transition method. We determined that the cumulative effect of initially applying the new standard as an adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings was not material (less than $0.2 million) and, therefore, we made no adjustment. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. The impact primarily related to the deferral of certain commissions which were previously expensed as incurred but are now capitalized and amortized over the period of contract performance, and the deferral of certain costs incurred in connection with trade shows which were previously expensed as incurred but are now capitalized and expensed upon the completion of the show. The new guidance resulted in expanded disclosures and processes to identify performance obligations. See additional transition disclosures immediately following this table and Note 2 – Revenue and Related Contract Costs and Contract Liabilities. ASU 2016-01 , Financial Instruments–Overall: Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities The amendment includes a requirement for equity investments (except those accounted for under the equity method of accounting or those that result in consolidation of the investee) to be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income. January 1, 2018 We adopted this guidance prospectively in the first quarter of 2018 and recorded a cumulative-effect adjustment of $0.6 million to increase beginning retained earnings. ASU 2017-04 , Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (Topic 350) - Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment The amendment eliminates the requirement to estimate the implied fair value of goodwill if it is determined that the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value. Goodwill impairment will now be recognized by the amount by which a reporting unit’s carrying value exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the carrying amount of goodwill. Early adoption was permitted for interim or annual goodwill impairment tests performed on testing dates after January 1, 2017. January 1, 2018 We early adopted this new guidance on January 1, 2018 on a prospective basis. As a result, we expect the adoption to reduce the complexity surrounding the analysis of goodwill impairment during our annual goodwill impairment tests as of October 31, 2018, or if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more-likely-than-not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying value. ASU 2017-07 , Compensation - Retirement Benefits (Topic 715) - Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost The amendment requires an employer to disaggregate the service cost components from the other components of net benefit cost. The service cost components are required to be presented in operating income and the other components of net benefit cost are required to be presented outside of operating income. January 1, 2018 We adopted this new standard retrospectively on January 1, 2018. As a result, we recorded the nonservice cost component of net periodic benefit cost within other expense and reclassified from operating expenses (cost of services and corporate activities) to other expense $0.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2017 and $0.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017 to conform to current period presentation. For additional details on the impact this adoption had on our results of operations, see the disclosures immediately following this table. ASU 2018-05 , Income Taxes (Topic 740)—Amendments to SEC paragraphs pursuant to SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118 This amends ASC 740 to incorporate the requirements of SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118, which provides guidance on accounting for the tax effects of the Tax Act for SEC registrants who do not have the necessary information available, prepared, or analyzed in reasonable detail to complete the accounting for certain income tax effects of the Tax Act. Upon issuance We recognized the provisional tax impacts of the Tax Act in the fourth quarter of 2017. During the three months ended June 30, 2018, we recorded a tax benefit of $0.1 million to the provisional estimate for the reduction in the corporate tax rate applied to the deferred tax assets included in the financial statements as of December 31, 2017 for the impact of the Tax Act. We continue to anticipate finalizing our analysis in connection with the completion of our tax return for 2017 to be filed in 2018. Refer to Note 16 – Income Taxes for additional information. Prior to January 1, 2018, we presented revenue in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations in three separate line items as follows: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended (in thousands) June 30, 2017 June 30, 2017 Revenue: Exhibition and event services $ 275,295 $ 551,243 Exhibits and environments 44,814 86,737 Pursuit services 44,665 52,601 Total revenue $ 364,774 $ 690,581 In connection with the adoption of Topic 606, we changed the presentation of revenue in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and now present total services revenue and total products revenue. As a result, we changed the prior reporting period to conform to the current period presentation as follows: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended (in thousands) June 30, 2017 June 30, 2017 Revenue: Services $ 319,179 $ 609,822 Products 45,595 80,759 Total revenue $ 364,774 $ 690,581 As a result of the change in presentation of revenue in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, we also made the following conforming changes to the presentation of cost of services and cost of products. The following table also summarizes the impact of adopting ASU 2017-07 on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations: Three Months Ended June 30, 2017 (in thousands) As Previously Reported Reclassifications to Conform with Revenue Presentation ASU 2017-07 As Newly Reported Cost of services $ 284,884 $ (2,841 ) $ (134 ) $ 281,909 Cost of products $ 40,488 $ 2,841 $ — $ 43,329 Corporate activities $ 3,008 $ — $ (88 ) $ 2,920 Other expense $ — $ — $ 222 $ 222 Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 (in thousands) As Previously Reported Reclassifications to Conform with Revenue Presentation ASU 2017-07 As Newly Reported Cost of services $ 558,493 $ 4,571 $ (517 ) $ 562,547 Cost of products $ 80,002 $ (4,571 ) $ — $ 75,431 Corporate activities $ 5,618 $ — $ (157 ) $ 5,461 Other expense $ — $ — $ 674 $ 674 Significant Accounting Policies Use of Estimates 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 our 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; assumptions used to determine the redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interests; and allocation of purchase price of acquired businesses. Actual results could differ from these and other estimates. Revenue Recognition Beginning January 1, 2018, revenue is measured based on a specified amount of consideration in a contract with a customer, net of commissions paid to customers and amounts collected on behalf of third parties. We recognize revenue when a performance obligation is satisfied by transferring control of a product or service to a customer. GES’ service revenue is primarily derived through its comprehensive range of services to event organizers and corporate brand marketers including Core Services, Audio-Visual, and Event Technology . Pursuit’s service revenue is derived through its accommodations, admissions, transportation, and travel planning services. Pursuit’s product revenue is derived through food and beverage and retail sales. Pursuit’s revenue is recognized at the time services are performed or upon delivery of the product. Pursuit’s service revenue is recognized over time as the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits. Pursuit’s product revenue is recognized at a point in time. The impact of adopting Topic 606 on our unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations was $0.8 million to cost of services and $0.6 million to net income for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and $1.6 million to cost of services and $1.2 million to net income for the six months ended June 30, 2018. Noncontrolling Interests Non-redeemable noncontrolling interest represents the portion of equity in a subsidiary that is not attributable, directly or indirectly, to us. Our non-redeemable noncontrolling interest relates to the 20% equity ownership interest that we do not own in Glacier Park, Inc. We report non-redeemable noncontrolling interest within stockholders’ equity in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The amount of consolidated net income attributable to Viad and the non-redeemable noncontrolling interest is presented in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. Noncontrolling interests with redemption features that are not solely within our control are considered redeemable noncontrolling interests. Our redeemable noncontrolling interest relates to the 54.5% equity ownership interest in Esja Attractions ehf. (“Esja”). The Esja Insurance Recoveries Receipts from insurance up to the amount of the recognized losses are considered recoveries and are accounted for when they are probable of receipt. Anticipated proceeds in excess of the recognized loss are considered a gain contingency. A contingency gain for anticipated insurance proceeds in excess of losses already recognized is not recognized until all contingencies relating to the insurance claim have been resolved. Insurance proceeds allocated to business interruption gains are reported as cash flows from operating activities, and proceeds allocated to impairment recoveries are reported as cash flows from investing activities. Insurance proceeds used for capitalizable costs are classified as cash flows from investing activities, and proceeds used for non-capitalizable costs are classified as operating activities.

Revenue and Related Contract Co

Revenue and Related Contract Costs and Contract Liabilities	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Revenue From Contract With Customer [Abstract]
Revenue and Related Contract Costs and Contract Liabilities	Note 2. Revenue and Related Contract Costs and Contract Liabilities GES’ performance obligations consist of services or product(s) outlined in a contract. While multi-year contracts are often signed for recurring events, the obligations for each occurrence are well defined and conclude upon the occurrence of each event. The obligations are typically the provision of services or sale of a product in connection with an exhibition, conference, or other event. Revenue for services is recognized when we have a right to invoice at the close of the exhibition, conference, or corporate event, which typically lasts one to three days. Revenue for consumer events is recognized over the duration of the event. Revenue for products is recognized upon delivery or when we have the right to invoice, generally at the close of the exhibition, conference, or corporate event. Payment terms are generally within 30-60 days and contain no significant financing components. Pursuit’s performance obligations are short-term in nature. They include the provision of a hotel room, an attraction admission, a chartered or ticketed bus or van ride, the fulfillment of travel planning itineraries, and/or the sale of food, beverage, or retail products. Revenue is recognized when the service has been provided or the product has been delivered. When credit is extended, payment terms are generally within 30 days and contain no significant financing components. Contract Liabilities Customer deposits are typically received by GES and Pursuit prior to transferring the related product or service to the customer. These deposits are recorded as a contract liability and recognized as revenue upon satisfaction of the related contract performance obligation(s). GES also provides customer rebates and volume discounts to certain event organizers that are recorded as contract liabilities and are recognized as a reduction of revenue. These amounts are included in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets under the caption “Contract liabilities.” Changes to contract liabilities are as follows: (in thousands) Balance at January 1, 2018 $ 31,981 Cash additions 87,716 Revenue recognized (68,676 ) Foreign exchange translation adjustment (602 ) Balance at June 30, 2018 $ 50,419 Contract Costs GES capitalizes certain incremental costs incurred in obtaining and fulfilling contracts. Capitalized costs principally relate to direct costs of materials and services incurred in fulfilling services of future exhibitions, conferences, and events, and also include up-front incentives and commissions incurred upon contract signing. Costs associated with preliminary contract activities (i.e. proposal activities) are expensed as incurred. Capitalized contract costs are expensed upon the transfer of the related goods or services and are included in cost of services or cost of products sold, as applicable. The deferred incremental costs of obtaining and fulfilling contracts are included in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets under the captions “Current contract costs” and “Other investments and assets.” These amounts were previously reported in inventories under “Work in process.” We elected to apply the following practical expedients related to performance obligations: Not to disclose the amount of consideration allocated to the remaining performance obligations or an explanation of when we expect to recognize that amount as revenue as of December 31, 2017 and not to disclose the value of unsatisfied performance obligations for contracts with an original duration of one year or less because the vast majority of our contract liabilities relate to future exhibitions and events that will occur within the next 12 months. Changes to contract costs are as follows: (in thousands) Balance at January 1, 2018 $ 16,878 Additions 32,720 Expenses (22,514 ) Foreign exchange translation adjustment (412 ) Balance at June 30, 2018 $ 26,672 As of June 30, 2018, capitalized contract costs consisted of $1.8 million to obtain contracts and $24.9 million to fulfill contracts. We did not recognize an impairment loss with respect to capitalized contract costs. Disaggregation of Revenue The following tables disaggregate GES and Pursuit revenue by major product line, timing of revenue recognition, and markets served: GES Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 (in thousands) GES U.S. GES International Intersegment Eliminations Total Services: Core services $ 193,315 $ 50,257 $ — $ 243,572 Audio-visual 20,741 6,553 — 27,294 Event technology 10,534 2,847 — 13,381 Intersegment eliminations — — (6,346 ) (6,346 ) Total services 224,590 59,657 (6,346 ) 277,901 Products: Core products 16,649 20,772 — 37,421 Total revenue $ 241,239 $ 80,429 $ (6,346 ) $ 315,322 Timing of revenue recognition: Services transferred over time $ 224,590 $ 59,657 $ (6,346 ) $ 277,901 Products transferred over time (1) 10,084 5,710 — 15,794 Products transferred at a point in time 6,565 15,062 — 21,627 Total revenue $ 241,239 $ 80,429 $ (6,346 ) $ 315,322 Markets: Exhibitions $ 125,174 $ 53,368 $ — $ 178,542 Conferences 84,599 17,226 — 101,825 Corporate events 25,810 8,570 — 34,380 Consumer events 5,656 1,265 — 6,921 Intersegment eliminations — — (6,346 ) (6,346 ) Total revenue $ 241,239 $ 80,429 $ (6,346 ) $ 315,322 (1) GES’ graphics product revenue is recognized over time as it is considered a part of the single performance obligation satisfied over time. Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 (in thousands) GES U.S. GES International Intersegment Eliminations Total Services: Core services $ 356,682 $ 96,470 $ — $ 453,152 Audio-visual 37,825 9,721 — 47,546 Event technology 18,569 6,121 — 24,690 Intersegment eliminations — — (9,694 ) (9,694 ) Total services 413,076 112,312 (9,694 ) 515,694 Products: Core products 32,031 35,303 — 67,334 Total revenue $ 445,107 $ 147,615 $ (9,694 ) $ 583,028 Timing of revenue recognition: Services transferred over time $ 413,076 $ 112,312 $ (9,694 ) $ 515,694 Products transferred over time (1) 20,676 9,817 — 30,493 Products transferred at a point in time 11,355 25,486 — 36,841 Total revenue $ 445,107 $ 147,615 $ (9,694 ) $ 583,028 Markets: Exhibitions $ 255,668 $ 108,698 $ — $ 364,366 Conferences 122,415 23,887 — 146,302 Corporate events 55,254 13,430 — 68,684 Consumer events 11,770 1,600 — 13,370 Intersegment eliminations — — (9,694 ) (9,694 ) Total revenue $ 445,107 $ 147,615 $ (9,694 ) $ 583,028 (1) GES’ graphics product revenue is recognized over time as it is considered a part of the single performance obligation satisfied over time. Pursuit Three Months Ended Six Months Ended (in thousands) June 30, 2018 June 30, 2018 Services: Accommodations $ 9,030 $ 10,735 Admissions 23,480 27,059 Transportation 4,321 6,690 Travel planning 491 799 Intersegment eliminations (500 ) (706 ) Total services revenue 36,822 44,577 Products: Food and beverage 6,705 7,924 Retail operations 4,828 5,576 Total products revenue 11,533 13,500 Total revenue $ 48,355 $ 58,077 Timing of revenue recognition: Services transferred over time $ 36,822 $ 44,577 Products transferred at a point in time 11,533 13,500 Total revenue $ 48,355 $ 58,077 Markets: Banff Jasper Collection $ 28,519 $ 35,608 Alaska Collection 10,614 10,827 Glacier Park Collection 6,640 7,266 FlyOver 2,582 4,376 Total revenue $ 48,355 $ 58,077 Balance Sheet Reclassifications In connection with the adoption of Topic 606, we made the following reclassifications to separately present contract costs and contract liabilities on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2017: December 31, 2017 (in thousands) As Previously Reported Reclassifications As Adjusted Cash and cash equivalents $ 53,723 — $ 53,723 Accounts receivable, net 104,811 — 104,811 Inventories (1) 30,372 (12,822 ) 17,550 Current contract costs (1) — 13,436 13,436 Other current assets (1) 21,030 (1,289 ) 19,741 Property and equipment, net 305,571 — 305,571 Other investments and assets (1) 47,512 675 48,187 Deferred income taxes 23,548 — 23,548 Goodwill 270,551 — 270,551 Other intangible assets, net 62,781 — 62,781 Total assets $ 919,899 — $ 919,899 Accounts payable $ 77,380 — $ 77,380 Customer deposits (2) 33,415 (33,415 ) — Contract liabilities (2) — 31,981 31,981 Accrued compensation 30,614 — 30,614 Other current liabilities (2) 38,720 1,434 40,154 Debt and capital lease obligations, current and long-term 209,192 — 209,192 Pension and postretirement benefits 28,135 — 28,135 Other deferred items and liabilities 52,858 — 52,858 Total liabilities 470,314 — 470,314 Redeemable noncontrolling interest 6,648 — 6,648 Total stockholders’ equity (3) 442,937 — 442,937 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 919,899 — $ 919,899 (1) Contract costs primarily consist of deferred core services costs (including labor and vendor purchases) required to service future exhibitions, conferences and other events, and commission expenses incurred to obtain contracts. All such costs were previously included in “Inventories” and in certain other assets. As a result of the changes noted above, deferred core services costs related to exhibitions and events that are scheduled to occur longer than one year in the future are currently included in “Other investments and assets”. The impact of this change reduced total current assets at December 31, 2017 by $0.7 million. The amount of deferred core services costs included in “Other investments and assets” at June 30, 2018 was $5.1 million. (2) In connection with the adoption of Topic 606, we elected to more prominently present contract liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Consequently, customer deposits of $33.4 million as of December 31, 2017, have been reclassified to “Contract liabilities” and to other certain current liabilities to conform to the current period presentation. (3) We determined that the cumulative effect of initially applying Topic 606 as an adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings was not material, and therefore we made no adjustment.

Share-Based Compensation

Share-Based Compensation	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]
Share-Based Compensation	Note 3. Share-Based Compensation The following table summarizes share-based compensation expense: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, (in thousands) 2018 2017 2018 2017 Performance unit incentive plan (“PUP”) $ 1,324 $ 1,927 $ 1,518 $ 3,243 Restricted stock 667 774 1,170 1,397 Restricted stock units 54 47 74 107 Share-based compensation before income tax benefit 2,045 2,748 2,762 4,747 Income tax benefit (515 ) (1,028 ) (696 ) (1,772 ) Share-based compensation, net of income tax benefit $ 1,530 $ 1,720 $ 2,066 $ 2,975 We did not record any share-based compensation expense through restructuring expense during the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 or 2017. The following table summarizes the activity of the outstanding share-based compensation awards: PUP Awards Restricted Stock 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, 2017 239,338 $ 32.80 206,899 $ 33.16 12,750 $ 30.94 Granted 76,925 $ 52.03 47,157 $ 51.93 3,669 $ 52.28 Vested (75,761 ) $ 27.29 (62,684 ) $ 27.28 (4,300 ) $ 27.35 Forfeited — $ — (2,306 ) $ 39.84 (258 ) $ 37.69 Balance at June 30, 2018 240,502 $ 40.68 189,066 $ 39.71 11,861 $ 38.70 Viad Corp Omnibus Incentive Plan We grant share-based compensation awards to our officers, directors, and certain key employees pursuant to the 2017 Viad Corp Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “2017 Plan”). The 2017 Plan has a 10-year life and provides for the following types of awards: (a) incentive and non-qualified stock options; (b) restricted stock and restricted stock units; (c) performance units or performance shares; (d) stock appreciation rights; (e) cash-based awards; and (f) certain other stock-based awards. In June 2017, we registered 1,750,000 shares of common stock issuable under the 2017 Plan. As of June 30, 2018, there were 1,667,216 shares available for future grant under the 2017 Plan. PUP Awards The vesting of PUP award shares is based upon achievement of certain performance-based criteria. The performance period of the shares is three years. During the six months ended June 30, 2018, we granted PUP awards with a grant date fair value of $4.0 million of which $1.6 million are payable in shares. Liabilities related to PUP awards were $6.0 million as of June 30, 2018 and $11.0 million as of December 31, 2017. In March 2018, PUP awards granted in 2015 vested and we distributed cash payouts of $5.9 million. In March 2017, PUP awards granted in 2014 vested and we distributed cash payouts of $3.7 million. Restricted Stock As of June 30, 2018, the unamortized cost of outstanding restricted stock awards was $3.7 million, which we expect to recognize over a weighted-average period of approximately 1.4 years. We repurchased 19,237 shares for $1.0 million during the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 25,642 shares for $1.2 million during the six months ended June 30, 2017 related to tax withholding requirements on vested share-based awards. Restricted Stock Units Aggregate liabilities related to restricted stock units were $0.3 million as of June 30, 2018 and $0.5 million as of December 31, 2017. In February 2018, the 2015 restricted stock units vested and we distributed $0.2 million in cash payouts. In February 2017, portions of the 2012 and 2014 restricted stock units vested and we distributed $0.3 million in cash payouts. Stock Options The following table summarizes stock option activity: Shares Weighted-Average Exercise Price Options outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2017 63,773 $ 16.62 Exercised (5,084 ) $ 16.62 Options outstanding and exercisable at June 30, 2018 58,689 $ 16.62

Acquisition of Business

Acquisition of Business	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisition of Business	Note 4. Acquisition of Business Esja On November 3, 2017, we acquired the controlling interest (54.5% of the common stock) in Esja, a private corporation in Reykjavik, Iceland. Esja is developing and will operate a new FlyOver Iceland attraction, which is expected to open in 2019. The purchase price was €8.2 million (approximately $9.5 million) in cash, and the shareholders agreement includes a put option that gives the minority Esja shareholders the right to sell (or “put”) their Esja shares to us based on a calculated formula within a predefined term. The noncontrolling interest’s carrying value is determined by the fair value of the noncontrolling interest as of the acquisition date, the noncontrolling interest’s share of the subsequent net income or loss, and the accretion of the redemption value of the put option. As of the transaction date, the fair value of the noncontrolling interest was estimated to be $6.7 million. The fair value of the noncontrolling interest was finalized as of March 31, 2018 with no adjustments. Refer to Note 20 – Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest for additional information. Under the acquisition method of accounting, the purchase price is allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values. The excess purchase price over fair value of net assets acquired is recorded as goodwill. Goodwill is included in the Pursuit business group and the primary factor that contributed to the purchase price resulting in the recognition of goodwill relates to future expected income from operations after opening in 2019. Goodwill is deductible for tax purposes. Transaction costs associated with the Esja acquisition were $0.1 million in 2018 and 2017, which are included in corporate activities in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. The Esja results of operations have been included in the condensed consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition. Esja had operating losses, representing start-up costs, of $0.2 million during the three months ended June 30, 2018 and $0.4 million during the six months ended June 30, 2018.

Inventories

Inventories	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventories	Note 5. Inventories The components of inventories consisted of the following: June 30, December 31, (in thousands) 2018 2017 Raw materials $ 20,361 $ 17,550 Work in process (1) — — Inventories $ 20,361 $ 17,550 (1) Upon the adoption of Topic 606, the deferred incremental costs of obtaining and fulfilling contracts that were previously reported in Inventories under “Work in process” are currently reported under “Current contract costs” and “Other investments and assets.” Refer to Note 2 –

Other Current Assets

Other Current Assets	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Deferred Costs Capitalized Prepaid And Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Other Current Assets	Note 6. Other Current Assets Other current assets consisted of the following: June 30, December 31, (in thousands) 2018 2017 Income tax receivable $ 14,138 $ 4,237 Prepaid vendor payments 5,903 5,048 Prepaid software maintenance 4,828 3,386 Prepaid taxes 959 912 Prepaid insurance 845 2,610 Prepaid rent 793 730 Prepaid other 3,510 2,172 Other 191 646 Other current assets $ 31,167 $ 19,741

Property and Equipment

Property and Equipment	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract]
Property and Equipment	Note 7. Property and Equipment Property and equipment consisted of the following: June 30, December 31, (in thousands) 2018 2017 Land and land interests $ 32,197 $ 32,544 Buildings and leasehold improvements 243,622 222,118 Equipment and other 364,480 351,676 Gross property and equipment 640,299 606,338 Accumulated depreciation (315,348 ) (300,767 ) Property and equipment, net $ 324,951 $ 305,571 Depreciation expense was $12.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and $22.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018. Depreciation expense was $11.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2017 and $20.4 million for six months ended June 30, 2017. Property and equipment acquired under capital leases increased $2.1 million during the six months ended June 30, 2018 and $0.8 million during the six months ended June 30, 2017. Property and equipment purchased through accounts payable and accrued liabilities increased $0.1 million during the six months ended June 30, 2018 and $2.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017.

Other Investments and Assets

Other Investments and Assets	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Investments All Other Investments [Abstract]
Other Investments and Assets	Note 8. Other Investments and Assets Other investments and assets consisted of the following: June 30, December 31, (in thousands) 2018 2017 Cash surrender value of life insurance $ 24,116 $ 23,947 Self-insured liability receivable 10,442 10,442 Contract costs (1) 5,147 3,442 Workers’ compensation insurance security deposits 3,550 3,550 Other mutual funds 2,838 2,637 Other 3,487 4,169 Other investments and assets $ 49,580 $ 48,187 (1) Upon the adoption of Topic 606, the deferred incremental costs of obtaining and fulfilling contracts that were previously reported in Inventories under “Work in process” are currently reported under “Current contract costs” and “Other investments and assets.” Refer to Note 2 –

Goodwill and Other Intangible A

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	Note 9. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill are as follows: (in thousands) GES U.S. GES International Pursuit Total Balance at December 31, 2017 $ 148,277 $ 38,840 $ 83,434 $ 270,551 Foreign currency translation adjustments — (1,038 ) (3,490 ) (4,528 ) Balance at June 30, 2018 $ 148,277 $ 37,802 $ 79,944 $ 266,023 Other intangible assets consisted of the following: June 30, 2018 December 31, 2017 (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 $ 68,454 $ (27,708 ) $ 40,746 $ 68,798 $ (23,696 ) $ 45,102 Operating contracts and licenses 9,530 (1,207 ) 8,323 9,951 (1,094 ) 8,857 Tradenames 8,553 (3,343 ) 5,210 8,633 (2,873 ) 5,760 Non-compete agreements 5,298 (3,573 ) 1,725 5,363 (3,007 ) 2,356 Other 1,678 (745 ) 933 896 (650 ) 246 Total amortized intangible assets 93,513 (36,576 ) 56,937 93,641 (31,320 ) 62,321 Unamortized intangible assets: Business licenses 460 — 460 460 — 460 Other intangible assets $ 93,973 $ (36,576 ) $ 57,397 $ 94,101 $ (31,320 ) $ 62,781 Intangible asset amortization expense was $2.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and $5.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018. Intangible asset amortization expense was $3.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2017 and $6.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017. The weighted-average amortization period of: customer contracts and relationships is approximately 8.1 years, operating contracts and licenses is approximately 25.9 years, tradenames is approximately 6.6 years, non-compete agreements is approximately 1.8 years, and other amortizable intangible assets is approximately 8.2 years. The estimated future amortization expense related to amortized intangible assets held at June 30, 2018 is as follows: (in thousands) Year ending December 31, Remainder of 2018 $ 5,527 2019 9,951 2020 8,455 2021 7,465 2022 5,932 Thereafter 19,607 Total $ 56,937

Other Current Liabilities

Other Current Liabilities	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Other Liabilities Current [Abstract]
Other Current Liabilities	Note 10. Other Current Liabilities Other current liabilities consisted of the following: June 30, December 31, (in thousands) 2018 2017 Continuing operations: Accommodation services deposits (1) $ 10,358 $ 2,540 Self-insured liability 6,255 6,208 Commissions payable 4,634 3,235 Accrued sales and use taxes 4,576 2,431 Accrued employee benefit costs 3,979 2,915 Accrued income tax payable 3,135 7,518 Accrued dividends 2,097 2,094 Current portion of pension and postretirement liabilities 1,921 2,109 Deferred rent 1,601 1,679 Accrued professional fees 662 1,020 Accrued restructuring 528 722 Accrued rebates (2) — — Other taxes 2,908 2,750 Other 3,851 3,852 Total continuing operations 46,505 39,073 Discontinued operations: Environmental remediation liabilities 720 648 Self-insured liability 401 337 Other 85 96 Total discontinued operations 1,206 1,081 Total other current liabilities $ 47,711 $ 40,154 (1) With the adoption of Topic 606, we present customer deposits as “Contract liabilities” as they are received prior to transferring the related product or service to the customer. We recognize revenue upon satisfaction of the related contract performance obligation(s). We reclassified $2.5 million of GES’ events accommodation services deposits out of “Contract liabilities” to “Other current liabilities” on the December 31, 2017 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as they do not represent “Contract liabilities” but rather deposits from hotel guests that are passed on to the hotels. Refer to Note 2 – Revenue and Related Contract Costs and Contract Liabilities for additional information. (2) With the adoption of Topic 606, we reclassified $1.1 million of accrued rebates to “Contract liabilities” on the December 31, 2017 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as they represent future performance obligations. Refer to Note 2 –

Other Deferred Items and Liabil

Other Deferred Items and Liabilities	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Other Deferred Items and Liabilities	Note 11. Other Deferred Items and Liabilities Other deferred items and liabilities consisted of the following: June 30, December 31, (in thousands) 2018 2017 Continuing operations: Self-insured liability $ 13,130 $ 12,918 Self-insured excess liability 10,442 10,442 Foreign deferred tax liability 8,590 8,267 Accrued compensation 6,237 9,740 Deferred rent 3,654 3,855 Accrued restructuring 1,790 1,827 Other 1,303 1,305 Total continuing operations 45,146 48,354 Discontinued operations: Self-insured liability 2,358 2,557 Environmental remediation liabilities 1,616 1,728 Other 237 219 Total discontinued operations 4,211 4,504 Total other deferred items and liabilities $ 49,357 $ 52,858

Debt and Capital Lease Obligati

Debt and Capital Lease Obligations	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations	Note 12. Debt and Capital Lease Obligations The components of long-term debt and capital lease obligations consisted of the following: June 30, December 31, (in thousands, except interest rates) 2018 2017 Revolving credit facility and term loan 3.6% weighted-average interest rate at June 30, 2018 and 3.1% at December 31, 2017, due through 2019 (1) $ 216,751 $ 207,322 Brewster Inc. revolving credit facility 3.1% weighted-average interest rate at June 30, 2018 (1) 19,487 — Less unamortized debt issuance costs (717 ) (984 ) Total debt 235,521 206,338 Capital lease obligations 4.2% weighted-average interest rate at June 30, 2018 and 3.8% at December 31, 2017, due through 2021 3,957 2,854 Total debt and capital lease obligations 239,478 209,192 Current portion (2) (190,967 ) (152,599 ) Long-term debt and capital lease obligations $ 48,511 $ 56,593 (1) Represents the weighted-average interest rate in effect at the respective periods for the revolving credit facilities and term loan borrowings, including any applicable margin. The interest rates do not include amortization of debt issuance costs or commitment fees. (2) Borrowings under the revolving credit facilities are classified as current because all borrowed amounts are due within one year. Effective December 22, 2014, we 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”). The Credit Agreement has a maturity date of December 22, 2019. Proceeds from the loans made under the Credit Agreement were used to refinance certain of our outstanding debt and will be used for general corporate purposes in the ordinary course of business. Under the Credit Agreement, either or both of the Revolving Credit Facility and the Term Loan may be increased up to an additional $100 million under certain circumstances. If such circumstances are met, we 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. Our lenders under the Credit Agreement have a first perfected security interest in all of our personal property including GES, GES Event Intelligence Services, Inc., CATC Alaska Tourism Corporation ON Event Services, LLC (“ON Services”) Effective February 24, 2016, we executed an amendment (“Amendment No. 1”) to the Credit Agreement. Amendment No. 1 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 Amendment No. 1, as long as the pro forma leverage ratio is less than or equal to 3.00 to 1.00. We can make dividends, distributions, and repurchases of our 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 our 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 our pro forma leverage ratio is less than or equal to 3.00 to 1.00. Significant other covenants under the Credit Agreement that were not affected by Amendment No. 1 include limitations on investments, sales/leases of assets, consolidations or mergers, and liens on property. As of June 30, 2018, the fixed charge coverage ratio was 2.63 to 1.00, the leverage ratio was 1.99 to 1.00, and we were in compliance with all covenants under the Credit Agreement. Effective December 28, 2016, Brewster Inc., part of Pursuit, entered into a credit agreement (the “Brewster Credit Agreement”) with a $38 million revolving credit facility (the “Brewster Revolver”). The Brewster Credit Agreement was used in connection with the FlyOver Canada acquisition in December 2016. Effective December 6, 2017, we amended the Brewster Revolver to reduce the amount to $20 million and extend the maturity date to December 28, 2018. Effective May 18, 2018, we executed a second amendment to the Brewster Revolver to increase the amount to $30 million. The additional loan capacity will be used for potential future acquisitions in Canada and other general corporate purposes. The lender under the Brewster Revolver has a first perfected security interest in all of Brewster Inc.’s personal property and a guaranty from Brewster Inc.’s immediate parent, Brewster Travel Canada Inc. (secured by its present and future personal property), Viad, and all of its current or future subsidiaries that are required to be guarantors under Viad’s Credit Agreement. The fees on the unused portion of the Brewster Revolver are currently 0.25% annually. As of June 30, 2018, our total debt and capital lease obligations were $239.5 million, consisting of outstanding borrowings under the Term Loan of $65.6 million, the Revolving Credit Facility of $151.1 million, the Brewster Revolver of $19.5 million, and capital lease obligations of $4.0 million, offset in part by unamortized debt issuance costs of $0.7 million. As of June 30, 2018, capacity remaining under the Revolving Credit Facility was $22.6 million, reflecting borrowings of $151.1 million and $1.3 million in outstanding letters of credit. As of June 30, 2018, Brewster Inc. had $10.5 million of capacity remaining under the Brewster Revolver. Borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility (of which GES, GES Event Intelligence Services, Inc., CATC, and ON Services are guarantors) are indexed to the prime rate or the London Interbank Offered Rate, plus appropriate spreads tied to our leverage ratio. Commitment fees and letters of credit fees are also tied to our leverage ratio. The fees on the unused portion of the Revolving Credit Facility are currently 0.35% annually. The estimated fair value of total debt was $233.5 million as of June 30, 2018 and $203.2 million as of December 31, 2017. The fair value of debt was estimated by discounting the future cash flows using rates currently available for debt of similar terms and maturity, which is a Level 2 measurement. Refer to Note 13 – Fair Value Measurements. Cash paid for interest on debt was $4.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and $3.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	Note 13. 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. Money market mutual funds and certain other mutual fund investments are measured 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) June 30, 2018 Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Assets: Money market funds (1) $ 120 $ 120 $ — $ — Other mutual funds (2) 2,838 2,838 — — Total assets at fair value on a recurring basis $ 2,958 $ 2,958 $ — $ — Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using (in thousands) December 31, 2017 Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Assets: Money market funds (1) $ 119 $ 119 $ — $ — Other mutual funds (2) 2,637 2,637 — — Total assets at fair value on a recurring basis $ 2,756 $ 2,756 $ — $ — (1) Money market funds are included in “Cash and cash equivalents” in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. These investments are classified as available-for-sale and are recorded at fair value. There have been no realized gains or losses related to these investments and we have not experienced any redemption restrictions with respect to any of the money market mutual funds. (2) Other mutual funds are included in “Other investments and assets” in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Upon the adoption of ASU 2016-01, unrealized gains on equity securities that were previously classified as available-for-sale are recognized in net income rather than “Accumulated other comprehensive income” (“AOCI”). We adopted this guidance prospectively on January 1, 2018 and recognized a cumulative-effect adjustment of $0.6 million to beginning retained earnings, which represents unrealized gains of $1.0 million ($0.6 million after tax) as of December 31, 2017 that were included in AOCI in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Refer to Note 14 – Stockholders’ Equity for additional information. The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, receivables, and accounts payable approximate fair value due to the short-term maturities of these instruments. Refer to Note 12 –

Stockholders' Equity

Stockholders' Equity	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Equity [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity	Note 14. Stockholders’ Equity The following represents a reconciliation of the carrying amounts of stockholders’ equity attributable to Viad and the non-redeemable noncontrolling interest for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017: (in thousands) Total Viad Stockholders’ Equity Non-redeemable Noncontrolling Interest Total Stockholders’ Equity Balance at December 31, 2017 $ 429,131 $ 13,806 $ 442,937 Net income (loss) 14,103 (397 ) 13,706 Dividends on common stock ($0.20 per share) (4,095 ) — (4,095 ) Common stock purchased for treasury (10,085 ) — (10,085 ) Employee benefit plans 4,211 — 4,211 Unrealized foreign currency translation adjustment (11,204 ) — (11,204 ) Other changes to AOCI 669 — 669 Other 42 — 42 Balance at June 30, 2018 $ 422,772 $ 13,409 $ 436,181 (in thousands) Total Viad Stockholders’ Equity Non-redeemable Noncontrolling Interest Total Stockholders’ Equity Balance at December 31, 2016 $ 357,355 $ 13,283 $ 370,638 Net income (loss) 34,724 (337 ) 34,387 Dividends on common stock ($0.20 per share) (4,077 ) — (4,077 ) Common stock purchased for treasury (1,204 ) — (1,204 ) Employee benefit plans 3,982 — 3,982 Unrealized foreign currency translation adjustment 9,705 — 9,705 Other changes to AOCI 243 — 243 Other 47 — 47 Balance at June 30, 2017 $ 400,775 $ 12,946 $ 413,721 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, 2017 $ 616 $ (12,026 ) $ (11,158 ) $ (22,568 ) Adoption of ASU 2016-01 (1) (616 ) — — (616 ) Other comprehensive income before reclassifications — (11,204 ) — (11,204 ) Amounts reclassified from AOCI, net of tax — — 669 669 Net other comprehensive income (loss) (616 ) (11,204 ) 669 (11,151 ) Balance at June 30, 2018 $ — $ (23,230 ) $ (10,489 ) $ (33,719 ) (1) Upon the adoption of ASU 2016-01, we recorded a cumulative-effect adjustment from unrealized gains on investments to beginning retained earnings. Amounts reclassified that relate to our defined benefit pension and postretirement plans include the amortization of prior service costs and actuarial net losses recognized during the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017. These costs are recorded as components of net periodic cost for each period presented. Refer to Note 17 – Pension and Postretirement Benefits for additional information. Amounts reclassified that relate to unrealized gains on equity securities classified as available-for-sale include $1.0 million ($0.6 million after tax) as of December 31, 2017. Upon the adoption of ASU 2016-01, unrealized gains on equity securities are recognized in net income. Refer to Note 13 – Fair Value Measurements for additional information. Noncontrolling interests with redemption features that are not solely within our control are considered redeemable noncontrolling interests. Redeemable noncontrolling interest is considered temporary equity and we report it between liabilities and stockholders’ equity in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Refer to Note 20 – Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest for additional information.

Income Per Share

Income Per Share	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Income Per Share	Note 15. Income Per Share The components of basic and diluted income per share are as follows: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, (in thousands, except per share data) 2018 2017 2018 2017 Net income attributable to Viad (diluted) $ 23,490 $ 27,947 $ 14,103 $ 34,724 Less: Allocation to non-vested shares (222 ) (345 ) (139 ) (442 ) Adjustment to the redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interest (52 ) — (90 ) — Net income allocated to Viad common stockholders (basic) $ 23,216 $ 27,602 $ 13,874 $ 34,282 Basic weighted-average outstanding common shares 20,209 20,140 20,208 20,112 Additional dilutive shares related to share-based compensation 227 224 238 243 Diluted weighted-average outstanding shares 20,436 20,364 20,446 20,355 Income per share: Basic income attributable to Viad common stockholders $ 1.15 $ 1.37 $ 0.69 $ 1.70 Diluted income attributable to Viad common stockholders (1) $ 1.15 $ 1.37 $ 0.69 $ 1.70 (1) Diluted income (loss) per share amount cannot exceed basic income (loss) per share.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Note 16. Income Taxes The effective tax rate was 27.8% for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 27.1% for the three months ended June 30, 2017. The effective tax rate was 25.8% for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 27.1% for the six months ended June 30, 2017. The income tax provision was computed based on our estimated effective tax rate and forecasted income by jurisdiction expected for the full year, including the impact of any unusual, infrequent, or non-recurring items. The effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2018 was more than the federal statutory rate of 21% primarily due to foreign income taxed at higher rates, the impact of U.S. tax reform, specifically certain non-deductible business expenses, and the increase in the effective state tax rate. The effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2017 was less than the federal statutory rate of 35% primarily due to the excess tax benefit on share-based compensation and the release of a valuation allowance. We revised our current year estimate of the global intangible low-taxed income (“GILTI”) tax based on additional research and interpretation of the Tax Act and we have determined that the GILTI tax will be fully offset by foreign tax credits generated, resulting in a reduction of the annualized effective tax rate from the prior quarter. During the three months ended June 30, 2018, we recorded a tax benefit of $0.1 million to the provisional estimate for the reduction in the corporate tax rate applied to the deferred tax assets included in the financial statements as of December 31, 2017 for the impact of the Tax Act. We expect to complete the analysis of the deemed mandatory repatriation tax and record any adjustments within the one year period provided under SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin 118. Cash paid for income taxes was $16.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and $7.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017.

Pension and Postretirement Bene

Pension and Postretirement Benefits	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Pension and Postretirement Benefits	Note 17. Pension and Postretirement Benefits The components of net periodic benefit cost of our pension and postretirement benefit plans for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 consist of the following: Domestic Plans Pension Plans Postretirement Benefit Plans Foreign Pension Plans (in thousands) 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 Service cost $ 33 $ 39 $ 32 $ 17 $ 138 $ 128 Interest cost 200 178 114 93 91 113 Expected return on plan assets (45 ) (68 ) — — (126 ) (146 ) Amortization of prior service credit — — (19 ) (105 ) — — Recognized net actuarial loss 124 94 65 20 39 45 Net periodic benefit cost $ 312 $ 243 $ 192 $ 25 $ 142 $ 140 The components of net periodic benefit cost of our pension and postretirement benefit plans for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 consist of the following: Domestic Plans Pension Plans Postretirement Benefit Plans Foreign Pension Plans (in thousands) 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 Service cost $ 35 $ 48 $ 56 $ 47 $ 280 $ 258 Interest cost 387 407 208 219 183 226 Expected return on plan assets (80 ) (107 ) — — (256 ) (294 ) Amortization of prior service credit — — (103 ) (216 ) — — Recognized net actuarial loss 246 230 117 120 80 89 Net periodic benefit cost $ 588 $ 578 $ 278 $ 170 $ 287 $ 279 We expect to contribute $1.0 million to our funded pension plans, $1.0 million to our unfunded pension plans, and $1.1 million to our postretirement benefit plans in 2018. During the six months ended June 30, 2018, we contributed $0.5 million to our funded pension plans, $0.4 million to our unfunded pension plans, and $0.6 million to our postretirement benefit plans.

Restructuring Charges

Restructuring Charges	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Restructuring And Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring Charges	Note 18. Restructuring Charges GES We have taken certain restructuring actions designed to reduce our cost structure primarily within GES. We implemented a strategic reorganization plan in order to consolidate the separate business units within GES U.S. We also consolidated facilities and streamlined our operations in the U.S., Canada, and the United Kingdom. As a result, we recorded restructuring charges primarily consisting of severance and related benefits as a result of workforce reductions and charges related to the consolidation and downsizing of facilities representing the remaining operating lease obligations (net of estimated sublease income) and related costs. Other Restructurings We recorded restructuring charges in connection with certain reorganization activities within Pursuit. These charges primarily consist of severance and related benefits due to headcount reductions. Changes to the restructuring liability by major restructuring activity are as follows: GES Other Restructurings (in thousands) Severance & Employee Benefits Facilities Severance & Employee Benefits Total Balance at December 31, 2017 $ 1,551 $ 807 $ 191 $ 2,549 Restructuring charges 694 — 130 824 Cash payments (694 ) (38 ) (295 ) (1,027 ) Adjustment to liability 437 (451 ) (14 ) (28 ) Balance at June 30, 2018 $ 1,988 $ 318 $ 12 $ 2,318 As of June 30, 2018, we expect to pay the liabilities related to severance and employee benefits by the end of 2020. Additionally, for GES the liability related to future lease payments will be paid over the remaining lease terms. Refer to Note 21 –

Litigation, Claims, Contingenci

Litigation, Claims, Contingencies and Other	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Litigation, Claims, Contingencies and Other	Note 19. Litigation, Claims, Contingencies, and Other We 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 us. Although the amount of liability as of June 30, 2018 with respect to these matters is not ascertainable, we believe that any resulting liability, after taking into consideration amounts already provided for and insurance coverage, will not have a material effect on our business, financial position, or results of operations. We are 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 we have or had operations. If we fail to comply with these environmental laws and regulations, civil and criminal penalties could be imposed and we could become subject to regulatory enforcement actions in the form of injunctions and cease and desist orders. As is the case with many companies, we also face exposure to actual or potential claims and lawsuits involving environmental matters relating to our past operations. As of June 30, 2018, we had recorded environmental remediation liabilities of $2.3 million related to previously sold operations. Although we are a party to certain environmental disputes, we believe that any resulting liabilities, after taking into consideration amounts already provided for and insurance coverage, will not have a material effect on our financial position or results of operations. As of June 30, 2018, on behalf of our subsidiaries, we had certain obligations under guarantees to third parties. These guarantees are not subject to liability recognition in the condensed consolidated financial statements and relate to leased facilities entered into by our subsidiary operations. We 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 we would be required to make under all guarantees existing as of June 30, 2018 would be $17.7 million. These guarantees relate to our leased facilities through October 2027. There are no recourse provisions that would enable us to recover from third parties any payments made under the guarantees. Furthermore, there are no collateral or similar arrangements whereby we could recover payments. A significant number of our employees are unionized and we are a party to approximately 100 collective-bargaining agreements, with approximately one-third requiring renegotiation each year. If we are 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 our business and results of operations. We believe that relations with our employees are satisfactory and that collective-bargaining agreements expiring in 2018 will be renegotiated in the ordinary course of business without having a material adverse effect on our operations. We 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. We are in informal discussions regarding those issues with all relevant parties to resolve those issues in a manner that will be reasonable and equitable to employees, customers, and shareholders. Although our 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 GES. Our business contributes to various multi-employer pension plans based on obligations arising under collective-bargaining agreements covering our union-represented employees. Based upon the information available from plan administrators, we believe 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 us, 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 us to make payments to such plan for our proportionate share of the plan’s unfunded vested liabilities. As of June 30, 2018, the amount of additional funding, if any, that we would be required to make related to multi-employer pension plans is not ascertainable. We are 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 our retention limit) related to our continuing operations was $19.4 million as of June 30, 2018 which includes $14.0 million related to workers’ compensation liabilities, and $5.4 million related to general/auto liability claims. We have also retained and provided for certain insurance liabilities in conjunction with previously sold businesses of $2.8 million as of June 30, 2018, related to workers’ compensation liabilities. The estimated employee health benefit claims incurred but not yet reported was $1.7 million as of June 30, 2018. Provisions for losses for claims incurred, including estimated claims incurred but not yet reported, are made based on our historical experience, claims frequency, and other factors. A change in the assumptions used could result in an adjustment to recorded liabilities. We have 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. We do not maintain a self-insured retention pool fund as claims are paid from current cash resources at the time of settlement. Our net cash payments in connection with these insurance liabilities were $1.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and $1.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2017 and $2.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and $2.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017. In addition, as of June 30, 2018, we have recorded insurance liabilities of $10.4 million related to continuing operations, which represents the amount for which we remain the primary obligor after self-insured insurance limits, without taking into consideration the above-referenced insurance coverage. Of this total, $6.9 million related to workers’ compensation liabilities and $3.5 million related to general/auto liability claims which are recorded in other deferred items and liabilities in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets with a corresponding receivable in other investments.

Redeemable Noncontrolling Inter

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest	Note 20. Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest On November 3, 2017, we acquired the controlling interest (54.5% of the common stock) in Esja, a private corporation in Reykjavik, Iceland, which is developing and will operate a new FlyOver Iceland attraction. The minority Esja shareholders have the right to sell (or “put”) their Esja shares to us based on a multiple of 5.0x EBITDA as calculated on the trailing 12 months from the most recently completed quarter before the put option exercise. The put option is only exercisable after 36 months of business operation (the “Reference Date”) and if the FlyOver Iceland attraction has earned a minimum of €3.25 million in unadjusted EBITDA during the most recent fiscal year and during the trailing 12-month period prior to exercise (the “Put Option Condition”). The put option is exercisable during a period of 12 months following the Reference Date (the “Option Period”) and if the Put Option Condition has been met. If the Put Option Condition has not been met during the first Option Period, the Reference Date will be extended for an additional 12 months up to three times. If after 72 months, the FlyOver Iceland attraction has not achieved the Put Option Condition, the put option expires. If the Put Option Condition is met during any of the Option Periods, yet the shares are not exercised prior to the end of the 12-month Option Period, the put option will expire. The noncontrolling interest’s carrying value is determined by the fair value of the noncontrolling interest as of the acquisition date and the noncontrolling interest’s share of the subsequent net income or loss. This value is benchmarked against the redemption value of the sellers’ put option. The carrying value is adjusted to the redemption value, provided that it does not fall below the initial carrying value, as determined by the purchase price allocation. We have made a policy election to reflect any changes caused by such an adjustment to retained earnings, rather than to current earnings. Changes in the redeemable noncontrolling interest is as follows: (in thousands) Balance at December 31, 2017 $ 6,648 Net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest (161 ) Adjustment to the redemption value 90 Foreign currency translation adjustment (64 ) Balance at June 30, 2018 $ 6,513

Segment Information

Segment Information	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information	Note 21. Segment Information We measure the profit and performance of our operations on the basis of segment operating income (loss) which excludes restructuring charges and recoveries and impairment charges and recoveries. 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. Our reportable segments, with reconciliations to consolidated totals, are as follows: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, (in thousands) 2018 2017 2018 2017 Revenue: GES: U.S. $ 241,239 $ 242,031 $ 445,107 $ 499,242 International 80,429 85,283 147,615 149,182 Intersegment eliminations (6,346 ) (7,205 ) (9,694 ) (10,444 ) Total GES 315,322 320,109 583,028 637,980 Pursuit 48,355 44,665 58,077 52,601 Total revenue $ 363,677 $ 364,774 $ 641,105 $ 690,581 Segment operating income (loss): GES: U.S. $ 20,838 $ 21,320 $ 19,282 $ 42,666 International 8,167 9,349 10,303 11,382 Total GES 29,005 30,669 29,585 54,048 Pursuit 9,757 9,938 (1,638 ) (337 ) Segment operating income 38,762 40,607 27,947 53,711 Corporate eliminations (1) 17 16 33 32 Corporate activities (2,535 ) (2,920 ) (4,752 ) (5,461 ) Operating income 36,244 37,703 23,228 48,282 Interest income 53 42 137 100 Interest expense (2,354 ) (2,059 ) (4,423 ) (4,164 ) Other expense (2) (543 ) (222 ) (781 ) (674 ) Restructuring recoveries (charges): GES U.S. (240 ) (47 ) (240 ) (71 ) GES International (422 ) (121 ) (454 ) (354 ) Pursuit — — (140 ) — Corporate — — 10 (137 ) Impairment recoveries: Pursuit 35 2,247 35 4,631 Income from continuing operations before income taxes $ 32,773 $ 37,543 $ 17,372 $ 47,613 (1) (2)

Common Stock Repurchases

Common Stock Repurchases	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Equity [Abstract]
Common Stock Repurchases	Note 22. Common Stock Repurchases We previously announced our Board of Directors’ authorization to repurchase shares of our common stock from time to time at prevailing market prices. During the six months ended June 30, 2018, we repurchased 175,091 shares on the open market for $9.1 million. As of June 30, 2018, 265,449 shares remain available for repurchase. We repurchased 19,237 shares for $1.0 million during the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 25,642 shares for $1.2 million during the six months ended June 30, 2017 related to tax withholding requirements on vested share based awards.

Overview and Basis of Present29

Overview and Basis of Presentation (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Nature of Business	Nature of Business We are an international experiential services company with operations principally in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, continental Europe, and the United Arab Emirates. We are committed to providing unforgettable experiences to our clients and guests. We operate through three reportable business segments: GES U.S., GES International (collectively, “GES”), and Pursuit. GES GES is a global, full-service provider for live events. GES’ clients include event organizers and corporate brand marketers. Event organizers schedule and run the event from start to finish. 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. Services and Products Offered GES offers a full suite of services and products for event organizers and corporate brand marketers • Core Services. GES provides official contracting services and products, including the design and production of experiences, material handling, rigging, electrical, and other on-site services. • Audio-Visual. GES offers a variety of high-impact multi-media services and technology, including video and lighting production, digital studio services, entertainment services and talent coordination, projection mapping, and computer rental and support. • Event Technology. GES offers a comprehensive range of event technology services, including event accommodation solutions, registration and data analytics, and event management tools. Markets Served GES provides the above services and products across four live event markets: Exhibitions, Conferences, Corporate Events, and Consumer Events (collectively, “Live Events”). • Exhibitions facilitate business-to-business and business-to-consumer sales and marketing. • Conferences facilitate attendee education and may also include an expo or trade show to further facilitate attendee education and to facilitate business-to-business and business-to-consumer sales and marketing. • Corporate events facilitate attendee education of the sponsoring company’s products or product ecosystem. • Consumer events entertain, educate, or create an experience, typically around a specific genre. Pursuit Pursuit is a collection of iconic natural and cultural destination travel experiences that enjoy perennial demand. Pursuit offers guests distinctive and world renowned experiences through its collection of unique hotels, lodges, recreational attractions, and transportation services Services and Products Offered Pursuit comprises four lines of business: Hospitality, including food and beverage services and retail operations; Attractions, including food and beverage services and retail operations; Transportation; and Travel Planning. Services offered to these lines of business (or a subset of these) include accommodations, admissions, transportation, and travel planning. Products offered include food and beverage and retail. Markets Served Pursuit provides the above services and products across the following geographic markets: • Banff Jasper Collection . The Banff Jasper Collection is a leading travel and tourism provider in the Canadian Rockies in Alberta, Canada with two lodging properties in Banff National Park, one lodging property in Jasper National Park, five world-class recreational attractions, food and beverage services, retail operations, sightseeing and transportation services. • Alaska Collection. The Alaska Collection is a leading travel and tourism provider in Alaska with two lodging properties and a sightseeing excursion in Denali National Park and Preserve, a lodge in Talkeetna, Alaska’s top-rated wildlife and glacier cruise, and two lodging properties located near Kenai Fjords National Park. The Alaska Collection also provides food and beverage services and retail operations. • Glacier Park Collection. The Glacier Park Collection is an operator of seven lodging properties, 12 retail shops, and 11 dining outlets in and around Glacier National Park in Montana, and Waterton Lakes National Park in Alberta, Canada, with a leading share of rooms in that market. • FlyOver: o FlyOver Canada, located in Vancouver, British Columbia, is a recreational attraction that provides a virtual flight ride experience that combines motion seating, spectacular media, and visual effects including wind, scents, and mist to give the unforgettable experience of flying across Canada. o FlyOver Iceland is a recreational attraction under construction in Reykjavik, Iceland that will provide a virtual flight ride experience over some of Iceland’s most spectacular scenery and natural wonders with the same effects as FlyOver Canada. The new attraction is expected to open in 2019.
Basis of Presentation	Basis of Presentation Viad’s accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements 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 SEC rules and regulations for complete financial statements. 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. We have recast certain prior period amounts to conform to the current period presentation due to the adoption of new accounting standards. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017, filed with the SEC on February 28, 2018 (“2017 Form 10-K”). The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Viad and its subsidiaries. We have eliminated all significant intercompany account balances and transactions in consolidation.
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 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 previously allowed for only a modified retrospective approach to adoption. Subsequent to the issuance of ASU 2016-02, the FASB issued additional updates, which do not change the core principle of the guidance stated in ASU 2016-02. Rather, the updates provide additional (and optional) transition methods including the election under ASU 2018-11, which allows companies to not restate comparative periods when initially applying the transition requirements. Early adoption is permitted. January 1, 2019 We are currently evaluating the potential impact the adoption of this new guidance will have on our financial position or results of operations including analyzing our existing operating leases. We do not expect our Consolidated Statement of Operations to be materially impacted. We expect the most significant impact will relate to facility and equipment leases, which are currently recorded as operating leases. Based on our leases in place on June 30, 2018, we currently anticipate recognizing an additional right-of-use asset and lease liability on the balance sheet in excess of $60 million upon adoption of the standard on January 1, 2019. We expect to adopt ASU 2018-11, which allows companies to use an optional transition method under which a cumulative adjustment to retained earnings during the period of adoption is recorded and prior periods would not require restatement. We are continuing our assessment, which may identify other impacts. ASU 2018-02 , Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income The amendment addresses the effect of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”) on items within accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”). Under current GAAP, the effects of changes in tax rates and laws on deferred tax balances are recorded as a component of income tax expense in the period in which the law was enacted. When deferred tax balances related to items originally recorded in AOCI are adjusted, certain tax effects become stranded in AOCI. This amendment allows a reclassification from AOCI to retained earnings for stranded tax effects. Early adoption is permitted. January 1, 2019 We are currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this new guidance on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. Refer to Note 16 – Income Taxes for additional information. Standard Description Date of adoption Effect on the financial statements Standards Recently Adopted ASU 2014-09 , Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) The standard established 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. January 1, 2018 We adopted ASU 2014-09 and its related amendments (collectively, “Topic 606”) on January 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective transition method. We determined that the cumulative effect of initially applying the new standard as an adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings was not material (less than $0.2 million) and, therefore, we made no adjustment. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. The impact primarily related to the deferral of certain commissions which were previously expensed as incurred but are now capitalized and amortized over the period of contract performance, and the deferral of certain costs incurred in connection with trade shows which were previously expensed as incurred but are now capitalized and expensed upon the completion of the show. The new guidance resulted in expanded disclosures and processes to identify performance obligations. See additional transition disclosures immediately following this table and Note 2 – Revenue and Related Contract Costs and Contract Liabilities. ASU 2016-01 , Financial Instruments–Overall: Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities The amendment includes a requirement for equity investments (except those accounted for under the equity method of accounting or those that result in consolidation of the investee) to be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income. January 1, 2018 We adopted this guidance prospectively in the first quarter of 2018 and recorded a cumulative-effect adjustment of $0.6 million to increase beginning retained earnings. ASU 2017-04 , Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (Topic 350) - Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment The amendment eliminates the requirement to estimate the implied fair value of goodwill if it is determined that the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value. Goodwill impairment will now be recognized by the amount by which a reporting unit’s carrying value exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the carrying amount of goodwill. Early adoption was permitted for interim or annual goodwill impairment tests performed on testing dates after January 1, 2017. January 1, 2018 We early adopted this new guidance on January 1, 2018 on a prospective basis. As a result, we expect the adoption to reduce the complexity surrounding the analysis of goodwill impairment during our annual goodwill impairment tests as of October 31, 2018, or if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more-likely-than-not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying value. ASU 2017-07 , Compensation - Retirement Benefits (Topic 715) - Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost The amendment requires an employer to disaggregate the service cost components from the other components of net benefit cost. The service cost components are required to be presented in operating income and the other components of net benefit cost are required to be presented outside of operating income. January 1, 2018 We adopted this new standard retrospectively on January 1, 2018. As a result, we recorded the nonservice cost component of net periodic benefit cost within other expense and reclassified from operating expenses (cost of services and corporate activities) to other expense $0.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2017 and $0.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017 to conform to current period presentation. For additional details on the impact this adoption had on our results of operations, see the disclosures immediately following this table. ASU 2018-05 , Income Taxes (Topic 740)—Amendments to SEC paragraphs pursuant to SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118 This amends ASC 740 to incorporate the requirements of SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118, which provides guidance on accounting for the tax effects of the Tax Act for SEC registrants who do not have the necessary information available, prepared, or analyzed in reasonable detail to complete the accounting for certain income tax effects of the Tax Act. Upon issuance We recognized the provisional tax impacts of the Tax Act in the fourth quarter of 2017. During the three months ended June 30, 2018, we recorded a tax benefit of $0.1 million to the provisional estimate for the reduction in the corporate tax rate applied to the deferred tax assets included in the financial statements as of December 31, 2017 for the impact of the Tax Act. We continue to anticipate finalizing our analysis in connection with the completion of our tax return for 2017 to be filed in 2018. Refer to Note 16 – Income Taxes for additional information. Prior to January 1, 2018, we presented revenue in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations in three separate line items as follows: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended (in thousands) June 30, 2017 June 30, 2017 Revenue: Exhibition and event services $ 275,295 $ 551,243 Exhibits and environments 44,814 86,737 Pursuit services 44,665 52,601 Total revenue $ 364,774 $ 690,581 In connection with the adoption of Topic 606, we changed the presentation of revenue in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and now present total services revenue and total products revenue. As a result, we changed the prior reporting period to conform to the current period presentation as follows: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended (in thousands) June 30, 2017 June 30, 2017 Revenue: Services $ 319,179 $ 609,822 Products 45,595 80,759 Total revenue $ 364,774 $ 690,581 As a result of the change in presentation of revenue in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, we also made the following conforming changes to the presentation of cost of services and cost of products. The following table also summarizes the impact of adopting ASU 2017-07 on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations: Three Months Ended June 30, 2017 (in thousands) As Previously Reported Reclassifications to Conform with Revenue Presentation ASU 2017-07 As Newly Reported Cost of services $ 284,884 $ (2,841 ) $ (134 ) $ 281,909 Cost of products $ 40,488 $ 2,841 $ — $ 43,329 Corporate activities $ 3,008 $ — $ (88 ) $ 2,920 Other expense $ — $ — $ 222 $ 222 Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 (in thousands) As Previously Reported Reclassifications to Conform with Revenue Presentation ASU 2017-07 As Newly Reported Cost of services $ 558,493 $ 4,571 $ (517 ) $ 562,547 Cost of products $ 80,002 $ (4,571 ) $ — $ 75,431 Corporate activities $ 5,618 $ — $ (157 ) $ 5,461 Other expense $ — $ — $ 674 $ 674
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates 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 our 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; assumptions used to determine the redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interests; and allocation of purchase price of acquired businesses. Actual results could differ from these and other estimates.
Revenue Recognition	Revenue Recognition Beginning January 1, 2018, revenue is measured based on a specified amount of consideration in a contract with a customer, net of commissions paid to customers and amounts collected on behalf of third parties. We recognize revenue when a performance obligation is satisfied by transferring control of a product or service to a customer. GES’ service revenue is primarily derived through its comprehensive range of services to event organizers and corporate brand marketers including Core Services, Audio-Visual, and Event Technology . Pursuit’s service revenue is derived through its accommodations, admissions, transportation, and travel planning services. Pursuit’s product revenue is derived through food and beverage and retail sales. Pursuit’s revenue is recognized at the time services are performed or upon delivery of the product. Pursuit’s service revenue is recognized over time as the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits. Pursuit’s product revenue is recognized at a point in time. The impact of adopting Topic 606 on our unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations was $0.8 million to cost of services and $0.6 million to net income for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and $1.6 million to cost of services and $1.2 million to net income for the six months ended June 30, 2018.
Noncontrolling Interests	Noncontrolling Interests Non-redeemable noncontrolling interest represents the portion of equity in a subsidiary that is not attributable, directly or indirectly, to us. Our non-redeemable noncontrolling interest relates to the 20% equity ownership interest that we do not own in Glacier Park, Inc. We report non-redeemable noncontrolling interest within stockholders’ equity in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The amount of consolidated net income attributable to Viad and the non-redeemable noncontrolling interest is presented in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. Noncontrolling interests with redemption features that are not solely within our control are considered redeemable noncontrolling interests. Our redeemable noncontrolling interest relates to the 54.5% equity ownership interest in Esja Attractions ehf. (“Esja”). The Esja
Insurance Recoveries	Insurance Recoveries Receipts from insurance up to the amount of the recognized losses are considered recoveries and are accounted for when they are probable of receipt. Anticipated proceeds in excess of the recognized loss are considered a gain contingency. A contingency gain for anticipated insurance proceeds in excess of losses already recognized is not recognized until all contingencies relating to the insurance claim have been resolved. Insurance proceeds allocated to business interruption gains are reported as cash flows from operating activities, and proceeds allocated to impairment recoveries are reported as cash flows from investing activities. Insurance proceeds used for capitalizable costs are classified as cash flows from investing activities, and proceeds used for non-capitalizable costs are classified as operating activities.

Overview and Basis of Present30

Overview and Basis of Presentation (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
New Accounting Pronouncements Or Change In Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Revenue in Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations	Prior to January 1, 2018, we presented revenue in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations in three separate line items as follows: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended (in thousands) June 30, 2017 June 30, 2017 Revenue: Exhibition and event services $ 275,295 $ 551,243 Exhibits and environments 44,814 86,737 Pursuit services 44,665 52,601 Total revenue $ 364,774 $ 690,581 In connection with the adoption of Topic 606, we changed the presentation of revenue in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and now present total services revenue and total products revenue. As a result, we changed the prior reporting period to conform to the current period presentation as follows: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended (in thousands) June 30, 2017 June 30, 2017 Revenue: Services $ 319,179 $ 609,822 Products 45,595 80,759 Total revenue $ 364,774 $ 690,581
ASU 2017-07
New Accounting Pronouncements Or Change In Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Impact of Recent Accounting Pronouncements on Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations	The following table also summarizes the impact of adopting ASU 2017-07 on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations: Three Months Ended June 30, 2017 (in thousands) As Previously Reported Reclassifications to Conform with Revenue Presentation ASU 2017-07 As Newly Reported Cost of services $ 284,884 $ (2,841 ) $ (134 ) $ 281,909 Cost of products $ 40,488 $ 2,841 $ — $ 43,329 Corporate activities $ 3,008 $ — $ (88 ) $ 2,920 Other expense $ — $ — $ 222 $ 222 Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 (in thousands) As Previously Reported Reclassifications to Conform with Revenue Presentation ASU 2017-07 As Newly Reported Cost of services $ 558,493 $ 4,571 $ (517 ) $ 562,547 Cost of products $ 80,002 $ (4,571 ) $ — $ 75,431 Corporate activities $ 5,618 $ — $ (157 ) $ 5,461 Other expense $ — $ — $ 674 $ 674

Revenue and Related Contract 31

Revenue and Related Contract Costs and Contract Liabilities (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Summary of Changes in Contract Liabilities	Changes to contract liabilities are as follows: (in thousands) Balance at January 1, 2018 $ 31,981 Cash additions 87,716 Revenue recognized (68,676 ) Foreign exchange translation adjustment (602 ) Balance at June 30, 2018 $ 50,419
Summary of Changes in Contract Costs	Changes to contract costs are as follows: (in thousands) Balance at January 1, 2018 $ 16,878 Additions 32,720 Expenses (22,514 ) Foreign exchange translation adjustment (412 ) Balance at June 30, 2018 $ 26,672
Disaggregate GES and Pursuit Revenue by Major Product Line Timing of Revenue Recognition and Markets Served (Details)	The following tables disaggregate GES and Pursuit revenue by major product line, timing of revenue recognition, and markets served: GES Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 (in thousands) GES U.S. GES International Intersegment Eliminations Total Services: Core services $ 193,315 $ 50,257 $ — $ 243,572 Audio-visual 20,741 6,553 — 27,294 Event technology 10,534 2,847 — 13,381 Intersegment eliminations — — (6,346 ) (6,346 ) Total services 224,590 59,657 (6,346 ) 277,901 Products: Core products 16,649 20,772 — 37,421 Total revenue $ 241,239 $ 80,429 $ (6,346 ) $ 315,322 Timing of revenue recognition: Services transferred over time $ 224,590 $ 59,657 $ (6,346 ) $ 277,901 Products transferred over time (1) 10,084 5,710 — 15,794 Products transferred at a point in time 6,565 15,062 — 21,627 Total revenue $ 241,239 $ 80,429 $ (6,346 ) $ 315,322 Markets: Exhibitions $ 125,174 $ 53,368 $ — $ 178,542 Conferences 84,599 17,226 — 101,825 Corporate events 25,810 8,570 — 34,380 Consumer events 5,656 1,265 — 6,921 Intersegment eliminations — — (6,346 ) (6,346 ) Total revenue $ 241,239 $ 80,429 $ (6,346 ) $ 315,322 (1) GES’ graphics product revenue is recognized over time as it is considered a part of the single performance obligation satisfied over time. Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 (in thousands) GES U.S. GES International Intersegment Eliminations Total Services: Core services $ 356,682 $ 96,470 $ — $ 453,152 Audio-visual 37,825 9,721 — 47,546 Event technology 18,569 6,121 — 24,690 Intersegment eliminations — — (9,694 ) (9,694 ) Total services 413,076 112,312 (9,694 ) 515,694 Products: Core products 32,031 35,303 — 67,334 Total revenue $ 445,107 $ 147,615 $ (9,694 ) $ 583,028 Timing of revenue recognition: Services transferred over time $ 413,076 $ 112,312 $ (9,694 ) $ 515,694 Products transferred over time (1) 20,676 9,817 — 30,493 Products transferred at a point in time 11,355 25,486 — 36,841 Total revenue $ 445,107 $ 147,615 $ (9,694 ) $ 583,028 Markets: Exhibitions $ 255,668 $ 108,698 $ — $ 364,366 Conferences 122,415 23,887 — 146,302 Corporate events 55,254 13,430 — 68,684 Consumer events 11,770 1,600 — 13,370 Intersegment eliminations — — (9,694 ) (9,694 ) Total revenue $ 445,107 $ 147,615 $ (9,694 ) $ 583,028 (1) GES’ graphics product revenue is recognized over time as it is considered a part of the single performance obligation satisfied over time. Pursuit Three Months Ended Six Months Ended (in thousands) June 30, 2018 June 30, 2018 Services: Accommodations $ 9,030 $ 10,735 Admissions 23,480 27,059 Transportation 4,321 6,690 Travel planning 491 799 Intersegment eliminations (500 ) (706 ) Total services revenue 36,822 44,577 Products: Food and beverage 6,705 7,924 Retail operations 4,828 5,576 Total products revenue 11,533 13,500 Total revenue $ 48,355 $ 58,077 Timing of revenue recognition: Services transferred over time $ 36,822 $ 44,577 Products transferred at a point in time 11,533 13,500 Total revenue $ 48,355 $ 58,077 Markets: Banff Jasper Collection $ 28,519 $ 35,608 Alaska Collection 10,614 10,827 Glacier Park Collection 6,640 7,266 FlyOver 2,582 4,376 Total revenue $ 48,355 $ 58,077
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09
Balance Sheet Reclassifications made to Separately Present Contract Costs and Contract Liabilities in Connection with Adoption of Topic 606	In connection with the adoption of Topic 606, we made the following reclassifications to separately present contract costs and contract liabilities on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2017: December 31, 2017 (in thousands) As Previously Reported Reclassifications As Adjusted Cash and cash equivalents $ 53,723 — $ 53,723 Accounts receivable, net 104,811 — 104,811 Inventories (1) 30,372 (12,822 ) 17,550 Current contract costs (1) — 13,436 13,436 Other current assets (1) 21,030 (1,289 ) 19,741 Property and equipment, net 305,571 — 305,571 Other investments and assets (1) 47,512 675 48,187 Deferred income taxes 23,548 — 23,548 Goodwill 270,551 — 270,551 Other intangible assets, net 62,781 — 62,781 Total assets $ 919,899 — $ 919,899 Accounts payable $ 77,380 — $ 77,380 Customer deposits (2) 33,415 (33,415 ) — Contract liabilities (2) — 31,981 31,981 Accrued compensation 30,614 — 30,614 Other current liabilities (2) 38,720 1,434 40,154 Debt and capital lease obligations, current and long-term 209,192 — 209,192 Pension and postretirement benefits 28,135 — 28,135 Other deferred items and liabilities 52,858 — 52,858 Total liabilities 470,314 — 470,314 Redeemable noncontrolling interest 6,648 — 6,648 Total stockholders’ equity (3) 442,937 — 442,937 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 919,899 — $ 919,899 (1) Contract costs primarily consist of deferred core services costs (including labor and vendor purchases) required to service future exhibitions, conferences and other events, and commission expenses incurred to obtain contracts. All such costs were previously included in “Inventories” and in certain other assets. As a result of the changes noted above, deferred core services costs related to exhibitions and events that are scheduled to occur longer than one year in the future are currently included in “Other investments and assets”. The impact of this change reduced total current assets at December 31, 2017 by $0.7 million. The amount of deferred core services costs included in “Other investments and assets” at June 30, 2018 was $5.1 million. (2) In connection with the adoption of Topic 606, we elected to more prominently present contract liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Consequently, customer deposits of $33.4 million as of December 31, 2017, have been reclassified to “Contract liabilities” and to other certain current liabilities to conform to the current period presentation. (3) We determined that the cumulative effect of initially applying Topic 606 as an adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings was not material, and therefore we made no adjustment.

Share-Based Compensation (Table

Share-Based Compensation (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
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 Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, (in thousands) 2018 2017 2018 2017 Performance unit incentive plan (“PUP”) $ 1,324 $ 1,927 $ 1,518 $ 3,243 Restricted stock 667 774 1,170 1,397 Restricted stock units 54 47 74 107 Share-based compensation before income tax benefit 2,045 2,748 2,762 4,747 Income tax benefit (515 ) (1,028 ) (696 ) (1,772 ) Share-based compensation, net of income tax benefit $ 1,530 $ 1,720 $ 2,066 $ 2,975
Summary of Activity of the Outstanding Share-Based Compensation Awards	The following table summarizes the activity of the outstanding share-based compensation awards: PUP Awards Restricted Stock 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, 2017 239,338 $ 32.80 206,899 $ 33.16 12,750 $ 30.94 Granted 76,925 $ 52.03 47,157 $ 51.93 3,669 $ 52.28 Vested (75,761 ) $ 27.29 (62,684 ) $ 27.28 (4,300 ) $ 27.35 Forfeited — $ — (2,306 ) $ 39.84 (258 ) $ 37.69 Balance at June 30, 2018 240,502 $ 40.68 189,066 $ 39.71 11,861 $ 38.70
Summary of Stock Option Activity	Stock Options The following table summarizes stock option activity: Shares Weighted-Average Exercise Price Options outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2017 63,773 $ 16.62 Exercised (5,084 ) $ 16.62 Options outstanding and exercisable at June 30, 2018 58,689 $ 16.62

Inventories (Tables)

Inventories (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Components of Inventories	The components of inventories consisted of the following: June 30, December 31, (in thousands) 2018 2017 Raw materials $ 20,361 $ 17,550 Work in process (1) — — Inventories $ 20,361 $ 17,550 (1) Upon the adoption of Topic 606, the deferred incremental costs of obtaining and fulfilling contracts that were previously reported in Inventories under “Work in process” are currently reported under “Current contract costs” and “Other investments and assets.” Refer to Note 2 –

Other Current Assets (Tables)

Other Current Assets (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Deferred Costs Capitalized Prepaid And Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Other Current Assets	Other current assets consisted of the following: June 30, December 31, (in thousands) 2018 2017 Income tax receivable $ 14,138 $ 4,237 Prepaid vendor payments 5,903 5,048 Prepaid software maintenance 4,828 3,386 Prepaid taxes 959 912 Prepaid insurance 845 2,610 Prepaid rent 793 730 Prepaid other 3,510 2,172 Other 191 646 Other current assets $ 31,167 $ 19,741

Property and Equipment (Tables)

Property and Equipment (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract]
Schedule of Property and Equipment	Property and equipment consisted of the following: June 30, December 31, (in thousands) 2018 2017 Land and land interests $ 32,197 $ 32,544 Buildings and leasehold improvements 243,622 222,118 Equipment and other 364,480 351,676 Gross property and equipment 640,299 606,338 Accumulated depreciation (315,348 ) (300,767 ) Property and equipment, net $ 324,951 $ 305,571

Other Investments and Assets (T

Other Investments and Assets (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Investments All Other Investments [Abstract]
Summary of Other Investments and Assets	Other investments and assets consisted of the following: June 30, December 31, (in thousands) 2018 2017 Cash surrender value of life insurance $ 24,116 $ 23,947 Self-insured liability receivable 10,442 10,442 Contract costs (1) 5,147 3,442 Workers’ compensation insurance security deposits 3,550 3,550 Other mutual funds 2,838 2,637 Other 3,487 4,169 Other investments and assets $ 49,580 $ 48,187 (1) Upon the adoption of Topic 606, the deferred incremental costs of obtaining and fulfilling contracts that were previously reported in Inventories under “Work in process” are currently reported under “Current contract costs” and “Other investments and assets.” Refer to Note 2 –

Goodwill and Other Intangible37

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Summary of the Goodwill Balances by Component and Segment	The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill are as follows: (in thousands) GES U.S. GES International Pursuit Total Balance at December 31, 2017 $ 148,277 $ 38,840 $ 83,434 $ 270,551 Foreign currency translation adjustments — (1,038 ) (3,490 ) (4,528 ) Balance at June 30, 2018 $ 148,277 $ 37,802 $ 79,944 $ 266,023
Summary of Other Intangible Assets	Other intangible assets consisted of the following: June 30, 2018 December 31, 2017 (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 $ 68,454 $ (27,708 ) $ 40,746 $ 68,798 $ (23,696 ) $ 45,102 Operating contracts and licenses 9,530 (1,207 ) 8,323 9,951 (1,094 ) 8,857 Tradenames 8,553 (3,343 ) 5,210 8,633 (2,873 ) 5,760 Non-compete agreements 5,298 (3,573 ) 1,725 5,363 (3,007 ) 2,356 Other 1,678 (745 ) 933 896 (650 ) 246 Total amortized intangible assets 93,513 (36,576 ) 56,937 93,641 (31,320 ) 62,321 Unamortized intangible assets: Business licenses 460 — 460 460 — 460 Other intangible assets $ 93,973 $ (36,576 ) $ 57,397 $ 94,101 $ (31,320 ) $ 62,781
Estimated Amortization Expense Related to Amortized Intangible Assets	The estimated future amortization expense related to amortized intangible assets held at June 30, 2018 is as follows: (in thousands) Year ending December 31, Remainder of 2018 $ 5,527 2019 9,951 2020 8,455 2021 7,465 2022 5,932 Thereafter 19,607 Total $ 56,937

Other Current Liabilities (Tabl

Other Current Liabilities (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Other Liabilities Current [Abstract]
Other Current Liabilities	Other current liabilities consisted of the following: June 30, December 31, (in thousands) 2018 2017 Continuing operations: Accommodation services deposits (1) $ 10,358 $ 2,540 Self-insured liability 6,255 6,208 Commissions payable 4,634 3,235 Accrued sales and use taxes 4,576 2,431 Accrued employee benefit costs 3,979 2,915 Accrued income tax payable 3,135 7,518 Accrued dividends 2,097 2,094 Current portion of pension and postretirement liabilities 1,921 2,109 Deferred rent 1,601 1,679 Accrued professional fees 662 1,020 Accrued restructuring 528 722 Accrued rebates (2) — — Other taxes 2,908 2,750 Other 3,851 3,852 Total continuing operations 46,505 39,073 Discontinued operations: Environmental remediation liabilities 720 648 Self-insured liability 401 337 Other 85 96 Total discontinued operations 1,206 1,081 Total other current liabilities $ 47,711 $ 40,154 (1) With the adoption of Topic 606, we present customer deposits as “Contract liabilities” as they are received prior to transferring the related product or service to the customer. We recognize revenue upon satisfaction of the related contract performance obligation(s). We reclassified $2.5 million of GES’ events accommodation services deposits out of “Contract liabilities” to “Other current liabilities” on the December 31, 2017 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as they do not represent “Contract liabilities” but rather deposits from hotel guests that are passed on to the hotels. Refer to Note 2 – Revenue and Related Contract Costs and Contract Liabilities for additional information. (2) With the adoption of Topic 606, we reclassified $1.1 million of accrued rebates to “Contract liabilities” on the December 31, 2017 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as they represent future performance obligations. Refer to Note 2 –

Other Deferred Items and Liab39

Other Deferred Items and Liabilities (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Summary of Other Deferred Items and Liabilities	Other deferred items and liabilities consisted of the following: June 30, December 31, (in thousands) 2018 2017 Continuing operations: Self-insured liability $ 13,130 $ 12,918 Self-insured excess liability 10,442 10,442 Foreign deferred tax liability 8,590 8,267 Accrued compensation 6,237 9,740 Deferred rent 3,654 3,855 Accrued restructuring 1,790 1,827 Other 1,303 1,305 Total continuing operations 45,146 48,354 Discontinued operations: Self-insured liability 2,358 2,557 Environmental remediation liabilities 1,616 1,728 Other 237 219 Total discontinued operations 4,211 4,504 Total other deferred items and liabilities $ 49,357 $ 52,858

Debt and Capital Lease Obliga40

Debt and Capital Lease Obligations (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
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: June 30, December 31, (in thousands, except interest rates) 2018 2017 Revolving credit facility and term loan 3.6% weighted-average interest rate at June 30, 2018 and 3.1% at December 31, 2017, due through 2019 (1) $ 216,751 $ 207,322 Brewster Inc. revolving credit facility 3.1% weighted-average interest rate at June 30, 2018 (1) 19,487 — Less unamortized debt issuance costs (717 ) (984 ) Total debt 235,521 206,338 Capital lease obligations 4.2% weighted-average interest rate at June 30, 2018 and 3.8% at December 31, 2017, due through 2021 3,957 2,854 Total debt and capital lease obligations 239,478 209,192 Current portion (2) (190,967 ) (152,599 ) Long-term debt and capital lease obligations $ 48,511 $ 56,593 (1) Represents the weighted-average interest rate in effect at the respective periods for the revolving credit facilities and term loan borrowings, including any applicable margin. The interest rates do not include amortization of debt issuance costs or commitment fees. (2) Borrowings under the revolving credit facilities are classified as current because all borrowed amounts are due within one year.

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Summary of 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) June 30, 2018 Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Assets: Money market funds (1) $ 120 $ 120 $ — $ — Other mutual funds (2) 2,838 2,838 — — Total assets at fair value on a recurring basis $ 2,958 $ 2,958 $ — $ — Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using (in thousands) December 31, 2017 Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Assets: Money market funds (1) $ 119 $ 119 $ — $ — Other mutual funds (2) 2,637 2,637 — — Total assets at fair value on a recurring basis $ 2,756 $ 2,756 $ — $ — (1) Money market funds are included in “Cash and cash equivalents” in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. These investments are classified as available-for-sale and are recorded at fair value. There have been no realized gains or losses related to these investments and we have not experienced any redemption restrictions with respect to any of the money market mutual funds. (2) Other mutual funds are included in “Other investments and assets” in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Upon the adoption of ASU 2016-01, unrealized gains on equity securities that were previously classified as available-for-sale are recognized in net income rather than “Accumulated other comprehensive income” (“AOCI”). We adopted this guidance prospectively on January 1, 2018 and recognized a cumulative-effect adjustment of $0.6 million to beginning retained earnings, which represents unrealized gains of $1.0 million ($0.6 million after tax) as of December 31, 2017 that were included in AOCI in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Refer to Note 14 – Stockholders’ Equity for additional information.

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
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 non-redeemable noncontrolling interest for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017: (in thousands) Total Viad Stockholders’ Equity Non-redeemable Noncontrolling Interest Total Stockholders’ Equity Balance at December 31, 2017 $ 429,131 $ 13,806 $ 442,937 Net income (loss) 14,103 (397 ) 13,706 Dividends on common stock ($0.20 per share) (4,095 ) — (4,095 ) Common stock purchased for treasury (10,085 ) — (10,085 ) Employee benefit plans 4,211 — 4,211 Unrealized foreign currency translation adjustment (11,204 ) — (11,204 ) Other changes to AOCI 669 — 669 Other 42 — 42 Balance at June 30, 2018 $ 422,772 $ 13,409 $ 436,181 (in thousands) Total Viad Stockholders’ Equity Non-redeemable Noncontrolling Interest Total Stockholders’ Equity Balance at December 31, 2016 $ 357,355 $ 13,283 $ 370,638 Net income (loss) 34,724 (337 ) 34,387 Dividends on common stock ($0.20 per share) (4,077 ) — (4,077 ) Common stock purchased for treasury (1,204 ) — (1,204 ) Employee benefit plans 3,982 — 3,982 Unrealized foreign currency translation adjustment 9,705 — 9,705 Other changes to AOCI 243 — 243 Other 47 — 47 Balance at June 30, 2017 $ 400,775 $ 12,946 $ 413,721
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, 2017 $ 616 $ (12,026 ) $ (11,158 ) $ (22,568 ) Adoption of ASU 2016-01 (1) (616 ) — — (616 ) Other comprehensive income before reclassifications — (11,204 ) — (11,204 ) Amounts reclassified from AOCI, net of tax — — 669 669 Net other comprehensive income (loss) (616 ) (11,204 ) 669 (11,151 ) Balance at June 30, 2018 $ — $ (23,230 ) $ (10,489 ) $ (33,719 ) (1) Upon the adoption of ASU 2016-01, we recorded a cumulative-effect adjustment from unrealized gains on investments to beginning retained earnings.

Income Per Share (Tables)

Income Per Share (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Reconciliation of Basic and Diluted Income Per Share	The components of basic and diluted income per share are as follows: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, (in thousands, except per share data) 2018 2017 2018 2017 Net income attributable to Viad (diluted) $ 23,490 $ 27,947 $ 14,103 $ 34,724 Less: Allocation to non-vested shares (222 ) (345 ) (139 ) (442 ) Adjustment to the redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interest (52 ) — (90 ) — Net income allocated to Viad common stockholders (basic) $ 23,216 $ 27,602 $ 13,874 $ 34,282 Basic weighted-average outstanding common shares 20,209 20,140 20,208 20,112 Additional dilutive shares related to share-based compensation 227 224 238 243 Diluted weighted-average outstanding shares 20,436 20,364 20,446 20,355 Income per share: Basic income attributable to Viad common stockholders $ 1.15 $ 1.37 $ 0.69 $ 1.70 Diluted income attributable to Viad common stockholders (1) $ 1.15 $ 1.37 $ 0.69 $ 1.70 (1) Diluted income (loss) per share amount cannot exceed basic income (loss) per share.

Pension and Postretirement Be44

Pension and Postretirement Benefits (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost of Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans	The components of net periodic benefit cost of our pension and postretirement benefit plans for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 consist of the following: Domestic Plans Pension Plans Postretirement Benefit Plans Foreign Pension Plans (in thousands) 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 Service cost $ 33 $ 39 $ 32 $ 17 $ 138 $ 128 Interest cost 200 178 114 93 91 113 Expected return on plan assets (45 ) (68 ) — — (126 ) (146 ) Amortization of prior service credit — — (19 ) (105 ) — — Recognized net actuarial loss 124 94 65 20 39 45 Net periodic benefit cost $ 312 $ 243 $ 192 $ 25 $ 142 $ 140 The components of net periodic benefit cost of our pension and postretirement benefit plans for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 consist of the following: Domestic Plans Pension Plans Postretirement Benefit Plans Foreign Pension Plans (in thousands) 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 Service cost $ 35 $ 48 $ 56 $ 47 $ 280 $ 258 Interest cost 387 407 208 219 183 226 Expected return on plan assets (80 ) (107 ) — — (256 ) (294 ) Amortization of prior service credit — — (103 ) (216 ) — — Recognized net actuarial loss 246 230 117 120 80 89 Net periodic benefit cost $ 588 $ 578 $ 278 $ 170 $ 287 $ 279

Restructuring Charges (Tables)

Restructuring Charges (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Restructuring And Related Activities [Abstract]
Changes to Restructuring Liability by Major Restructuring Activity	Changes to the restructuring liability by major restructuring activity are as follows: GES Other Restructurings (in thousands) Severance & Employee Benefits Facilities Severance & Employee Benefits Total Balance at December 31, 2017 $ 1,551 $ 807 $ 191 $ 2,549 Restructuring charges 694 — 130 824 Cash payments (694 ) (38 ) (295 ) (1,027 ) Adjustment to liability 437 (451 ) (14 ) (28 ) Balance at June 30, 2018 $ 1,988 $ 318 $ 12 $ 2,318

Redeemable Noncontrolling Int46

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Summary of Changes in Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest	Changes in the redeemable noncontrolling interest is as follows: (in thousands) Balance at December 31, 2017 $ 6,648 Net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest (161 ) Adjustment to the redemption value 90 Foreign currency translation adjustment (64 ) Balance at June 30, 2018 $ 6,513

Segment Information (Tables)

Segment Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Reconciliation of income statement items from reportable segments	Our reportable segments, with reconciliations to consolidated totals, are as follows: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, (in thousands) 2018 2017 2018 2017 Revenue: GES: U.S. $ 241,239 $ 242,031 $ 445,107 $ 499,242 International 80,429 85,283 147,615 149,182 Intersegment eliminations (6,346 ) (7,205 ) (9,694 ) (10,444 ) Total GES 315,322 320,109 583,028 637,980 Pursuit 48,355 44,665 58,077 52,601 Total revenue $ 363,677 $ 364,774 $ 641,105 $ 690,581 Segment operating income (loss): GES: U.S. $ 20,838 $ 21,320 $ 19,282 $ 42,666 International 8,167 9,349 10,303 11,382 Total GES 29,005 30,669 29,585 54,048 Pursuit 9,757 9,938 (1,638 ) (337 ) Segment operating income 38,762 40,607 27,947 53,711 Corporate eliminations (1) 17 16 33 32 Corporate activities (2,535 ) (2,920 ) (4,752 ) (5,461 ) Operating income 36,244 37,703 23,228 48,282 Interest income 53 42 137 100 Interest expense (2,354 ) (2,059 ) (4,423 ) (4,164 ) Other expense (2) (543 ) (222 ) (781 ) (674 ) Restructuring recoveries (charges): GES U.S. (240 ) (47 ) (240 ) (71 ) GES International (422 ) (121 ) (454 ) (354 ) Pursuit — — (140 ) — Corporate — — 10 (137 ) Impairment recoveries: Pursuit 35 2,247 35 4,631 Income from continuing operations before income taxes $ 32,773 $ 37,543 $ 17,372 $ 47,613 (1) (2)

Overview and Basis of Present48

Overview and Basis of Presentation - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2018USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2018USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2017USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2018USD ($)SegmentLodgeRecreationalExcursionRetailShopDiningOutlet	Jun. 30, 2017USD ($)
Overview And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of reportable segments | Segment					3
Amount reclassified from operating expenses (cost of services and corporate activities) to other expense, with retrospective effect	[1]	$ 543		$ 222	$ 781	$ 674
Tax benefit to provisional estimate for reduction in corporate tax rate applied to deferred tax assets		100
Impact of adopting Topic 606 to net income		23,490		27,947	$ 14,103	34,724
Percentage of non equity ownership related redeemable noncontrolling interests					54.50%
Glacier Park Inc
Overview And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Percentage of non-equity ownership related to non-redeemable noncontrolling interests					20.00%
ASU 2017-07
Overview And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Cumulative-effect adjustment to increase beginning retained earnings			$ 600
Amount reclassified from operating expenses (cost of services and corporate activities) to other expense, with retrospective effect				222		674
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Effect of Change
Overview And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Impact of adopting Topic 606 to net income		600			$ 1,200
Minimum | Accounting Standards Update 2016 02
Overview And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Anticipated lease liability and related right of use asset		60,000			60,000
Services
Overview And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Impact of adopting Topic 606 to cost of services		280,842		281,909	538,137	562,547
Services | ASU 2017-07
Overview And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Impact of adopting Topic 606 to cost of services				$ (134)		$ (517)
Services | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Effect of Change
Overview And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Impact of adopting Topic 606 to cost of services		$ 800			$ 1,600
GES
Overview And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of product lines | Segment					3
Number of live event markets | Segment					4
Pursuit
Overview And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of business lines | Segment					4
Pursuit | Banff Jasper Collection
Overview And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of world-class recreational attractions | Recreational					5
Pursuit | Banff Jasper Collection | Banff National Park
Overview And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of lodges | Lodge					2
Pursuit | Banff Jasper Collection | Jasper National Park
Overview And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of lodges | Lodge					1
Pursuit | Alaska Collection | Denali National Park and Preserve
Overview And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of lodges | Lodge					2
Number of sightseeing excursion | Excursion					1
Pursuit | Alaska Collection | Talkeetna
Overview And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of lodges | Lodge					1
Pursuit | Alaska Collection | Kenai Fjords National Park
Overview And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of lodges | Lodge					2
Pursuit | Glacier Park Collection
Overview And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of lodges | Lodge					7
Number of retail shops | RetailShop					12
Number of dining outlets | DiningOutlet					11
[1]	We adopted ASU 2017-07 on January 1, 2018, which requires retrospective adoption. As a result, we recorded the nonservice cost component of net periodic benefit cost within other expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, and we reclassified $0.2 million from operating expenses to other expense for the three months ended June 30, 2017 and $0.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017 to conform with current period presentation. Refer to Note 1 – Overview and Basis of Presentation for additional details on the impact of this adoption on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Overview and Basis of Present49

Overview and Basis of Presentation - Revenue in Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
Revenue:
Total revenue	$ 363,677	$ 364,774	$ 641,105	$ 690,581
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606
Revenue:
Total revenue		364,774		690,581
Exhibition and Event Services [Member] | Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606
Revenue:
Total revenue		275,295		551,243
Exhibits and Environments [Member] | Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606
Revenue:
Total revenue		44,814		86,737
Pursuit Services [Member] | Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606
Revenue:
Total revenue		$ 44,665		$ 52,601

Overview and Basis of Present50

Overview and Basis of Presentation - Revenue in Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations in Connection with Adoption of Topic 606 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
Revenue:
Total revenue	$ 363,677	$ 364,774	$ 641,105	$ 690,581
Services
Revenue:
Total revenue	314,723	319,179	560,271	609,822
Products
Revenue:
Total revenue	$ 48,954	$ 45,595	$ 80,834	$ 80,759

Overview and Basis of Present51

Overview and Basis of Presentation - Impact of Adopting ASU 2017-07 on Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
New Accounting Pronouncements Or Change In Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Corporate activities		$ 2,535	$ 2,920	$ 4,752	$ 5,461
Other expense	[1]	543	222	781	674
As Previously Reported
New Accounting Pronouncements Or Change In Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Corporate activities			3,008		5,618
Services
New Accounting Pronouncements Or Change In Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Cost of services and products		280,842	281,909	538,137	562,547
Services | Reclassifications to Conform with Revenue Presentation
New Accounting Pronouncements Or Change In Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Cost of services and products			(2,841)		4,571
Services | As Previously Reported
New Accounting Pronouncements Or Change In Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Cost of services and products			284,884		558,493
Products
New Accounting Pronouncements Or Change In Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Cost of services and products		$ 44,433	43,329	$ 75,555	75,431
Products | Reclassifications to Conform with Revenue Presentation
New Accounting Pronouncements Or Change In Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Cost of services and products			2,841		(4,571)
Products | As Previously Reported
New Accounting Pronouncements Or Change In Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Cost of services and products			40,488		80,002
ASU 2017-07
New Accounting Pronouncements Or Change In Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Corporate activities			(88)		(157)
Other expense			222		674
ASU 2017-07 | Services
New Accounting Pronouncements Or Change In Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Cost of services and products			$ (134)		$ (517)
[1]	We adopted ASU 2017-07 on January 1, 2018, which requires retrospective adoption. As a result, we recorded the nonservice cost component of net periodic benefit cost within other expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, and we reclassified $0.2 million from operating expenses to other expense for the three months ended June 30, 2017 and $0.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017 to conform with current period presentation. Refer to Note 1 – Overview and Basis of Presentation for additional details on the impact of this adoption on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Revenue and Related Contract 52

Revenue and Related Contract Costs and Contract Liabilities - Narrative (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018USD ($)
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue recognition description of capitalized contract costs	Capitalized contract costs are expensed upon the transfer of the related goods or services and are included in cost of services or cost of products sold, as applicable
Capitalized contract costs to obtain contracts	$ 1,800,000
Capitalized contract costs to fulfill contracts	24,900,000
Impairment loss on capitalized contract costs	$ 0
Maximum
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Unsatisfied performance obligations period	1 year
GES
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Performance obligation description of payment terms	Payment terms are generally within 30-60 days and contain no significant financing components
GES | Minimum
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Performance obligation payment terms	30 days
GES | Maximum
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Performance obligation payment terms	60 days
Pursuit
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Performance obligation description of payment terms	When credit is extended, payment terms are generally within 30 days and contain no significant financing components
Performance obligation payment terms	30 days

Revenue and Related Contract 53

Revenue and Related Contract Costs and Contract Liabilities - Summary of Changes in Contract Liabilities (Details) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018USD ($)
Revenue From Contract With Customer [Abstract]
Balance at January 1, 2018	$ 31,981
Cash additions	87,716
Revenue recognized	(68,676)
Foreign exchange translation adjustment	(602)
Balance at June 30, 2018	$ 50,419

Revenue and Related Contract 54

Revenue and Related Contract Costs and Contract Liabilities - Summary of Changes in Contract Costs (Details) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018USD ($)
Revenue From Contract With Customer [Abstract]
Balance at January 1, 2018	$ 16,878
Additions	32,720
Expenses	(22,514)
Foreign exchange translation adjustment	(412)
Balance at June 30, 2018	$ 26,672

Revenue and Related Contract 55

Revenue and Related Contract Costs and Contract Liabilities - Disaggregate GES and Pursuit Revenue by Major Product Line Timing of Revenue Recognition and Markets Served (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenue		$ 363,677	$ 364,774	$ 641,105	$ 690,581
GES
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenue		315,322		583,028
GES | Operating Segments
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenue		315,322	320,109	583,028	637,980
GES | Intersegment Eliminations
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenue		(6,346)	(7,205)	(9,694)	(10,444)
Pursuit
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenue		48,355		58,077
Pursuit | Operating Segments
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenue		48,355	44,665	58,077	52,601
Pursuit | Intersegment Eliminations
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenue		(500)		(706)
U.S. | GES | Operating Segments
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenue		241,239	242,031	445,107	499,242
International | GES | Operating Segments
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenue		80,429	85,283	147,615	149,182
Services Transferred Over Time | GES
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenue		277,901		515,694
Services Transferred Over Time | GES | Intersegment Eliminations
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenue		(6,346)		(9,694)
Services Transferred Over Time | Pursuit
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenue		36,822		44,577
Services Transferred Over Time | U.S. | GES | Operating Segments
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenue		224,590		413,076
Services Transferred Over Time | International | GES | Operating Segments
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenue		59,657		112,312
Products Transferred Over Time | GES
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenue	[1]	15,794		30,493
Products Transferred Over Time | U.S. | GES | Operating Segments
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenue	[1]	10,084		20,676
Products Transferred Over Time | International | GES | Operating Segments
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenue	[1]	5,710		9,817
Products Transferred at a Point in Time | GES
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenue		21,627		36,841
Products Transferred at a Point in Time | Pursuit
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenue		11,533		13,500
Products Transferred at a Point in Time | U.S. | GES | Operating Segments
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenue		6,565		11,355
Products Transferred at a Point in Time | International | GES | Operating Segments
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenue		15,062		25,486
Core Services | GES
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenue		243,572		453,152
Core Services | U.S. | GES | Operating Segments
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenue		193,315		356,682
Core Services | International | GES | Operating Segments
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenue		50,257		96,470
Audio Visual | GES
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenue		27,294		47,546
Audio Visual | U.S. | GES | Operating Segments
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenue		20,741		37,825
Audio Visual | International | GES | Operating Segments
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenue		6,553		9,721
Event Technology | GES
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenue		13,381		24,690
Event Technology | U.S. | GES | Operating Segments
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenue		10,534		18,569
Event Technology | International | GES | Operating Segments
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenue		2,847		6,121
Total Services | GES
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenue		277,901		515,694
Total Services | GES | Intersegment Eliminations
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenue		(6,346)		(9,694)
Total Services | Pursuit
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenue		36,822		44,577
Total Services | U.S. | GES | Operating Segments
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenue		224,590		413,076
Total Services | International | GES | Operating Segments
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenue		59,657		112,312
Core Products | GES
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenue		37,421		67,334
Core Products | U.S. | GES | Operating Segments
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenue		16,649		32,031
Core Products | International | GES | Operating Segments
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenue		20,772		35,303
Exhibitions | GES
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenue		178,542		364,366
Exhibitions | U.S. | GES | Operating Segments
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenue		125,174		255,668
Exhibitions | International | GES | Operating Segments
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenue		53,368		108,698
Conferences | GES
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenue		101,825		146,302
Conferences | U.S. | GES | Operating Segments
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenue		84,599		122,415
Conferences | International | GES | Operating Segments
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenue		17,226		23,887
Corporate Events | GES
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenue		34,380		68,684
Corporate Events | U.S. | GES | Operating Segments
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenue		25,810		55,254
Corporate Events | International | GES | Operating Segments
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenue		8,570		13,430
Consumer Events | GES
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenue		6,921		13,370
Consumer Events | U.S. | GES | Operating Segments
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenue		5,656		11,770
Consumer Events | International | GES | Operating Segments
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenue		1,265		1,600
Accommodations | Pursuit
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenue		9,030		10,735
Admissions | Pursuit
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenue		23,480		27,059
Transportation | Pursuit
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenue		4,321		6,690
Travel Planning | Pursuit
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenue		491		799
Food and Beverage | Pursuit
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenue		6,705		7,924
Retail Operations | Pursuit
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenue		4,828		5,576
Products
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenue		48,954	$ 45,595	80,834	$ 80,759
Products | Pursuit
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenue		11,533		13,500
Banff Jasper Collection | Pursuit
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenue		28,519		35,608
Alaska Collection | Pursuit
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenue		10,614		10,827
Glacier Park Collection | Pursuit
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenue		6,640		7,266
FlyOver | Pursuit
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenue		$ 2,582		$ 4,376
[1]	GES’ graphics product revenue is recognized over time as it is considered a part of the single performance obligation satisfied over time.

Revenue and Related Contract 56

Revenue and Related Contract Costs and Contract Liabilities - Balance Sheet Reclassifications made to Separately Present Contract Costs and Contract Liabilities in Connection with Adoption of Topic 606 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017		Jun. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents		$ 49,386	$ 53,723		$ 44,042	$ 20,900
Accounts receivable, net		141,633	104,811
Inventories		20,361	17,550	[1]
Current contract costs		21,525	13,436	[1]
Other current assets		31,167	19,741	[1]
Property and equipment, net		324,951	305,571
Other investments and assets		49,580	48,187	[1]
Deferred income taxes		21,146	23,548
Goodwill		266,023	270,551
Other intangible assets, net		57,397	62,781
Total Assets		983,169	919,899
Accounts payable		96,569	77,380
Contract liabilities		50,419	31,981	[2]
Accrued compensation		29,280	30,614
Other current liabilities		47,711	40,154	[2]
Debt and capital lease obligations, current and long-term		239,478	209,192
Pension and postretirement benefits		27,661	28,135
Other deferred items and liabilities		49,357	52,858
Total liabilities		540,475	470,314
Redeemable noncontrolling interest		6,513	6,648
Total stockholders' equity		436,181	442,937	[3]	$ 413,721	$ 370,638
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity		$ 983,169	919,899
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | As Previously Reported
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents			53,723
Accounts receivable, net			104,811
Inventories	[1]		30,372
Other current assets	[1]		21,030
Property and equipment, net			305,571
Other investments and assets	[1]		47,512
Deferred income taxes			23,548
Goodwill			270,551
Other intangible assets, net			62,781
Total Assets			919,899
Accounts payable			77,380
Customer deposits	[2]		33,415
Accrued compensation			30,614
Other current liabilities	[2]		38,720
Debt and capital lease obligations, current and long-term			209,192
Pension and postretirement benefits			28,135
Other deferred items and liabilities			52,858
Total liabilities			470,314
Redeemable noncontrolling interest			6,648
Total stockholders' equity	[3]		442,937
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity			919,899
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Reclassifications
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Inventories	[1]		(12,822)
Current contract costs	[1]		13,436
Other current assets	[1]		(1,289)
Other investments and assets	[1]		675
Customer deposits	[2]		(33,415)
Contract liabilities	[2]		31,981
Other current liabilities	[2]		$ 1,434
[1]	Contract costs primarily consist of deferred core services costs (including labor and vendor purchases) required to service future exhibitions, conferences and other events, and commission expenses incurred to obtain contracts. All such costs were previously included in “Inventories” and in certain other assets. As a result of the changes noted above, deferred core services costs related to exhibitions and events that are scheduled to occur longer than one year in the future are currently included in “Other investments and assets”. The impact of this change reduced total current assets at December 31, 2017 by $0.7 million. The amount of deferred core services costs included in “Other investments and assets” at June 30, 2018 was $5.1 million.
[2]	In connection with the adoption of Topic 606, we elected to more prominently present contract liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Consequently, customer deposits of $33.4 million as of December 31, 2017, have been reclassified to “Contract liabilities” and to other certain current liabilities to conform to the current period presentation.
[3]	We determined that the cumulative effect of initially applying Topic 606 as an adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings was not material, and therefore we made no adjustment.

Revenue and Related Contract 57

Revenue and Related Contract Costs and Contract Liabilities - Balance Sheet Reclassifications made to Separately Present Contract Costs and Contract Liabilities in Connection with Adoption of Topic 606 (Parenthetical) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Reclassification of customer deposits to contract liabilities	$ 50,419	$ 31,981	[1]
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Reduction in total current assets		700
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Reclassification of Customer Deposits to Contract Liabilities
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Reclassification of customer deposits to contract liabilities		$ 33,400
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Core Services
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Deferred costs included in other investments and assets	$ 5,100
[1]	In connection with the adoption of Topic 606, we elected to more prominently present contract liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Consequently, customer deposits of $33.4 million as of December 31, 2017, have been reclassified to “Contract liabilities” and to other certain current liabilities to conform to the current period presentation.

Share-Based Compensation - Summ

Share-Based Compensation - Summary of Share-Based Compensation Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
Summary of share-based compensation expense
Share-based compensation before income tax benefit	$ 2,045	$ 2,748	$ 2,762	$ 4,747
Income tax benefit	(515)	(1,028)	(696)	(1,772)
Share-based compensation, net of income tax benefit	1,530	1,720	2,066	2,975
Performance unit incentive plan (“PUP”)
Summary of share-based compensation expense
Share-based compensation before income tax benefit	1,324	1,927	1,518	3,243
Restricted stock
Summary of share-based compensation expense
Share-based compensation before income tax benefit	667	774	1,170	1,397
Restricted stock units
Summary of share-based compensation expense
Share-based compensation before income tax benefit	$ 54	$ 47	$ 74	$ 107

Share-Based Compensation - Narr

Share-Based Compensation - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)	1 Months Ended				3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Feb. 28, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017	Feb. 28, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Repurchase of common stock for employee tax withholding obligations amount, shares							19,237	25,642
Repurchase of common stock for employee tax withholding obligations amount							$ 1,000,000	$ 1,200,000
2017 Plan
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Useful Life of the plan							10 years
Common stock shares issuable						1,750,000		1,750,000
Shares available for grant					1,667,216		1,667,216
2007 Plan
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Award vesting period							3 years
2007 Plan | Performance Unit Incentive Plan (“PUP”)
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Awards with grant date fair value during the period							$ 4,000,000
Stock value payable							1,600,000
Liability awards recorded					$ 6,000,000		6,000,000		$ 11,000,000
Payments to employees	$ 5,900,000		$ 3,700,000
2007 Plan | Restricted Stock
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Unamortized cost					3,700,000		$ 3,700,000
Recognition period of unrecognized cost							1 year 4 months 24 days
Repurchase of common stock for employee tax withholding obligations amount, shares							19,237	25,642
Repurchase of common stock for employee tax withholding obligations amount							$ 1,000,000	$ 1,200,000
2007 Plan | Restricted Stock Units
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Payments to employees		$ 200,000		$ 300,000
Liabilities related to restricted stock					300,000		300,000		$ 500,000
Restructuring Charges
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Share-based compensation before income tax benefit					$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

Share-Based Compensation - Su60

Share-Based Compensation - Summary of Activity of the Outstanding Share-Based Compensation Awards (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018$ / sharesshares
Performance Unit Incentive Plan (“PUP”)
Summary of activity of the outstanding share-based compensation awards
Beginning Balance, Shares | shares	239,338
Granted, Shares | shares	76,925
Vested, Shares | shares	(75,761)
Forfeited, Shares | shares	0
Ending Balance, Shares | shares	240,502
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	$ 32.80
Granted, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value | $ / shares	52.03
Vested, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value | $ / shares	27.29
Forfeited, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value | $ / shares	0
Ending Balance, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value | $ / shares	$ 40.68
Restricted Stock
Summary of activity of the outstanding share-based compensation awards
Beginning Balance, Shares | shares	206,899
Granted, Shares | shares	47,157
Vested, Shares | shares	(62,684)
Forfeited, Shares | shares	(2,306)
Ending Balance, Shares | shares	189,066
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	$ 33.16
Granted, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value | $ / shares	51.93
Vested, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value | $ / shares	27.28
Forfeited, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value | $ / shares	39.84
Ending Balance, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value | $ / shares	$ 39.71
Restricted Stock Units
Summary of activity of the outstanding share-based compensation awards
Beginning Balance, Shares | shares	12,750
Granted, Shares | shares	3,669
Vested, Shares | shares	(4,300)
Forfeited, Shares | shares	(258)
Ending Balance, Shares | shares	11,861
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	$ 30.94
Granted, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value | $ / shares	52.28
Vested, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value | $ / shares	27.35
Forfeited, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value | $ / shares	37.69
Ending Balance, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value | $ / shares	$ 38.70

Share-Based Compensation - Su61

Share-Based Compensation - Summary of Stock Option Activity (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018$ / sharesshares
Options outstanding and exercisable
Options outstanding and exercisable Beginning Balance, Shares | shares	63,773
Exercised, Shares | shares	(5,084)
Option outstanding and exercisable Ending Balance, Shares | shares	58,689
Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Options outstanding and exercisable Beginning Balance, Weighted-Average Exercise Price | $ / shares	$ 16.62
Exercised, Weighted-Average Exercise Price | $ / shares	16.62
Options outstanding and exercisable Ending Balance, Weighted-Average Exercise Price | $ / shares	$ 16.62

Acquisition of Business - Narra

Acquisition of Business - Narrative (Details) - Esja Attractions ehf. € in Millions	Nov. 03, 2017USD ($)	Nov. 03, 2017EUR (€)	Jun. 30, 2018USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2018USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2018USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2017USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business acquisition date	Nov. 3, 2017	Nov. 3, 2017
Percentage of controlling interest acquired	54.50%
Purchase price	$ 9,500,000	€ 8.2
Estimated fair value of non-controlling interest	$ 6,700,000
Fair value of noncontrolling interest, adjustments				$ 0
Start-up Costs
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Operating income (losses)			$ (200,000)		$ (400,000)
Corporate Activities
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition related costs					$ 100,000	$ 100,000

Inventories - Components of Inv

Inventories - Components of Inventories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Components of Inventories
Raw materials	$ 20,361	$ 17,550
Inventories	$ 20,361	$ 17,550	[1]
[1]	Contract costs primarily consist of deferred core services costs (including labor and vendor purchases) required to service future exhibitions, conferences and other events, and commission expenses incurred to obtain contracts. All such costs were previously included in “Inventories” and in certain other assets. As a result of the changes noted above, deferred core services costs related to exhibitions and events that are scheduled to occur longer than one year in the future are currently included in “Other investments and assets”. The impact of this change reduced total current assets at December 31, 2017 by $0.7 million. The amount of deferred core services costs included in “Other investments and assets” at June 30, 2018 was $5.1 million.

Other Current Assets - Schedule

Other Current Assets - Schedule of Other Current Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Deferred Costs Capitalized Prepaid And Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Income tax receivable	$ 14,138	$ 4,237
Prepaid vendor payments	5,903	5,048
Prepaid software maintenance	4,828	3,386
Prepaid taxes	959	912
Prepaid insurance	845	2,610
Prepaid rent	793	730
Prepaid other	3,510	2,172
Other	191	646
Other current assets	$ 31,167	$ 19,741	[1]
[1]	Contract costs primarily consist of deferred core services costs (including labor and vendor purchases) required to service future exhibitions, conferences and other events, and commission expenses incurred to obtain contracts. All such costs were previously included in “Inventories” and in certain other assets. As a result of the changes noted above, deferred core services costs related to exhibitions and events that are scheduled to occur longer than one year in the future are currently included in “Other investments and assets”. The impact of this change reduced total current assets at December 31, 2017 by $0.7 million. The amount of deferred core services costs included in “Other investments and assets” at June 30, 2018 was $5.1 million.

Property and Equipment - Schedu

Property and Equipment - Schedule of Property and Equipment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Gross property and equipment	$ 640,299	$ 606,338
Accumulated depreciation	(315,348)	(300,767)
Property and equipment, net	324,951	305,571
Land and land interests
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Gross property and equipment	32,197	32,544
Buildings and leasehold improvements
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Gross property and equipment	243,622	222,118
Equipment and other
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Gross property and equipment	$ 364,480	$ 351,676

Property and Equipment - Narrat

Property and Equipment - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract]
Depreciation expense	$ 12.3	$ 11.3	$ 22.6	$ 20.4
Property and equipment acquired under capital leases, increased amount			2.1	0.8
Property and equipment purchased through accounts payable and accrued liabilities, increased amount			$ 0.1	$ 2

Other Investments and Assets -

Other Investments and Assets - Summary of Other Investments and Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Investments All Other Investments [Abstract]
Cash surrender value of life insurance		$ 24,116	$ 23,947
Self-insured liability receivable		10,442	10,442
Contract costs	[1]	5,147	3,442
Workers’ compensation insurance security deposits		3,550	3,550
Other mutual funds		2,838	2,637
Other		3,487	4,169
Other investments and assets		$ 49,580	$ 48,187	[2]
[1]	Upon the adoption of Topic 606, the deferred incremental costs of obtaining and fulfilling contracts that were previously reported in Inventories under “Work in process” are currently reported under “Current contract costs” and “Other investments and assets.” Refer to Note 2 – Revenue and Related Contract Costs and Contract Liabilities for additional information.
[2]	Contract costs primarily consist of deferred core services costs (including labor and vendor purchases) required to service future exhibitions, conferences and other events, and commission expenses incurred to obtain contracts. All such costs were previously included in “Inventories” and in certain other assets. As a result of the changes noted above, deferred core services costs related to exhibitions and events that are scheduled to occur longer than one year in the future are currently included in “Other investments and assets”. The impact of this change reduced total current assets at December 31, 2017 by $0.7 million. The amount of deferred core services costs included in “Other investments and assets” at June 30, 2018 was $5.1 million.

Goodwill and Other Intangible68

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Summary of Goodwill Balances by Component and Segment (Details) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018USD ($)
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance, beginning	$ 270,551
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(4,528)
Balance, ending	266,023
GES U.S.
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance, beginning	148,277
Balance, ending	148,277
GES International
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance, beginning	38,840
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(1,038)
Balance, ending	37,802
Pursuit
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance, beginning	83,434
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(3,490)
Balance, ending	$ 79,944

Goodwill and Other Intangible69

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Summary of Other Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
Amortized intangible assets, Gross Carrying Value	$ 93,513	$ 93,641
Accumulated Amortization	(36,576)	(31,320)
Amortized intangible assets, Net Carrying Value	56,937	62,321
Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill)	93,973	94,101
Other intangible assets, net	57,397	62,781
Customer contracts and relationships
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
Amortized intangible assets, Gross Carrying Value	68,454	68,798
Accumulated Amortization	(27,708)	(23,696)
Amortized intangible assets, Net Carrying Value	40,746	45,102
Operating contracts and licenses
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
Amortized intangible assets, Gross Carrying Value	9,530	9,951
Accumulated Amortization	(1,207)	(1,094)
Amortized intangible assets, Net Carrying Value	8,323	8,857
Tradenames
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
Amortized intangible assets, Gross Carrying Value	8,553	8,633
Accumulated Amortization	(3,343)	(2,873)
Amortized intangible assets, Net Carrying Value	5,210	5,760
Other
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
Amortized intangible assets, Gross Carrying Value	1,678	896
Accumulated Amortization	(745)	(650)
Amortized intangible assets, Net Carrying Value	933	246
Non-compete agreements
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
Amortized intangible assets, Gross Carrying Value	5,298	5,363
Accumulated Amortization	(3,573)	(3,007)
Amortized intangible assets, Net Carrying Value	1,725	2,356
Business licenses
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
Unamortized intangible assets, Gross Carrying Value	$ 460	$ 460

Goodwill and Other Intangible70

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
Services
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Intangible asset amortization expense	$ 2.9	$ 3.3	$ 5.5	$ 6.3
Customer contracts and relationships
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Weighted-average amortization period of intangible assets			8 years 1 month 6 days
Operating contracts and licenses
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Weighted-average amortization period of intangible assets			25 years 10 months 24 days
Tradenames
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Weighted-average amortization period of intangible assets			6 years 7 months 6 days
Non-compete agreements
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Weighted-average amortization period of intangible assets			1 year 9 months 18 days
Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Weighted-average amortization period of intangible assets			8 years 2 months 12 days

Goodwill and Other Intangible71

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Estimated Amortization Expense Related to Amortized Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Estimated amortization expense related to amortized intangible assets
Remainder of 2018	$ 5,527
2,019	9,951
2,020	8,455
2,021	7,465
2,022	5,932
Thereafter	19,607
Amortized intangible assets, Net Carrying Value	$ 56,937	$ 62,321

Other Current Liabilities - Sch

Other Current Liabilities - Schedule of Other Current Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Continuing operations:
Accommodation services deposits	[1]	$ 10,358	$ 2,540
Self-insured liability		6,255	6,208
Commissions payable		4,634	3,235
Accrued sales and use taxes		4,576	2,431
Accrued employee benefit costs		3,979	2,915
Accrued income tax payable		3,135	7,518
Accrued dividends		2,097	2,094
Current portion of pension and postretirement liabilities		1,921	2,109
Deferred rent		1,601	1,679
Accrued professional fees		662	1,020
Accrued restructuring		528	722
Other taxes		2,908	2,750
Other		3,851	3,852
Total continuing operations		46,505	39,073
Discontinued operations:
Environmental remediation liabilities		720	648
Self-insured liability		401	337
Other		85	96
Total discontinued operations		1,206	1,081
Total other current liabilities		$ 47,711	$ 40,154	[2]
[1]	With the adoption of Topic 606, we present customer deposits as “Contract liabilities” as they are received prior to transferring the related product or service to the customer. We recognize revenue upon satisfaction of the related contract performance obligation(s). We reclassified $2.5 million of GES’ events accommodation services deposits out of “Contract liabilities” to “Other current liabilities” on the December 31, 2017 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as they do not represent “Contract liabilities” but rather deposits from hotel guests that are passed on to the hotels. Refer to Note 2 – Revenue and Related Contract Costs and Contract Liabilities for additional information.
[2]	In connection with the adoption of Topic 606, we elected to more prominently present contract liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Consequently, customer deposits of $33.4 million as of December 31, 2017, have been reclassified to “Contract liabilities” and to other certain current liabilities to conform to the current period presentation.

Other Current Liabilities - S73

Other Current Liabilities - Schedule of Other Current Liabilities (Parenthetical) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Other Liabilities Current [Line Items]
Reclassification of GES’ events accommodation services deposits out of “Contract liabilities” to “Other current liabilities”	$ 47,711	$ 40,154	[1]
Reclassification of accrued rebates to contract liabilities	$ 50,419	31,981	[1]
Adopting Topic 606 | Reclassification of Contract Liabilities to Other Contract Liabilities
Other Liabilities Current [Line Items]
Reclassification of GES’ events accommodation services deposits out of “Contract liabilities” to “Other current liabilities”		2,500
Adopting Topic 606 | Reclassification of Accrued Rebates to Contract Liabilities
Other Liabilities Current [Line Items]
Reclassification of accrued rebates to contract liabilities		$ 1,100
[1]	In connection with the adoption of Topic 606, we elected to more prominently present contract liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Consequently, customer deposits of $33.4 million as of December 31, 2017, have been reclassified to “Contract liabilities” and to other certain current liabilities to conform to the current period presentation.

Other Deferred Items and Liab74

Other Deferred Items and Liabilities - Summary of Other Deferred Items and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Continuing operations:
Self-insured liability	$ 13,130	$ 12,918
Self-insured excess liability	10,442	10,442
Foreign deferred tax liability	8,590	8,267
Accrued compensation	6,237	9,740
Deferred rent	3,654	3,855
Accrued restructuring	1,790	1,827
Other	1,303	1,305
Total continuing operations	45,146	48,354
Discontinued operations:
Self-insured liability	2,358	2,557
Environmental remediation liabilities	1,616	1,728
Other	237	219
Total discontinued operations	4,211	4,504
Total other deferred items and liabilities	$ 49,357	$ 52,858

Debt and Capital Lease Obliga75

Debt and Capital Lease Obligations - Schedule of Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility and term loan gross	[1]	$ 216,751	$ 207,322
Less unamortized debt issuance costs		(717)	(984)
Total debt		235,521	206,338
Capital lease obligations 4.2% weighted-average interest rate at June 30, 2018 and 3.8% at December 31, 2017, due through 2021		3,957	2,854
Total debt and capital lease obligations		239,478	209,192
Current portion	[2]	(190,967)	(152,599)
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations		48,511	$ 56,593
Brewster Inc. Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility and term loan gross	[1]	$ 19,487
[1]	Represents the weighted-average interest rate in effect at the respective periods for the revolving credit facilities and term loan borrowings, including any applicable margin. The interest rates do not include amortization of debt issuance costs or commitment fees.
[2]	Borrowings under the revolving credit facilities are classified as current because all borrowed amounts are due within one year.

Debt and Capital Lease Obliga76

Debt and Capital Lease Obligations - Schedule of Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations (Parenthetical) (Details)	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate on credit facility	3.60%	3.10%
Weighted interest rate on long term debt	4.20%	3.80%
Current revolving credit facility maturity period	1 year	1 year
Brewster Inc. Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate on credit facility	3.10%

Debt and Capital Lease Obliga77

Debt and Capital Lease Obligations - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Dec. 06, 2016	Dec. 22, 2014	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	May 18, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 28, 2016
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Leverage ratio				199.00%
Fixed charge coverage ratio				263.00%
Total debt and capital lease obligations				$ 239,478			$ 209,192
Revolving credit facility, balance outstanding	[1]			216,751			207,322
Capital lease obligations, total				3,957			2,854
Remaining borrowing capacity on line of credit				22,600
Letters of credit outstanding				1,300
Unamortized debt issuance cost				717			984
Fair value of debt				233,500			$ 203,200
Cash paid for interest on debt				$ 4,100	$ 3,600
Revolving Credit Facility
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Commitment fee percentage on line of credit				0.35%
Revolving credit facility, balance outstanding				$ 151,100
Term Loan
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility, balance outstanding				$ 65,600
Brewster Revolver
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Borrowing capacity on line of credit		$ 20,000				$ 30,000		$ 38,000
Maturity date		Dec. 28, 2018
Commitment fee percentage on line of credit				0.25%
Revolving credit facility, balance outstanding	[1]			$ 19,487
Remaining borrowing capacity on line of credit				$ 10,500
Amended and Restated Credit Agreement
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maturity date			Dec. 22, 2019
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
Amendment No. 1
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
Amendment No. 1 | Maximum
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Leverage ratio				350.00%
Amendment No. 1 | 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 facilities and term loan borrowings, including any applicable margin. The interest rates do not include amortization of debt issuance costs or commitment fees.

Fair Value Measurements - Summa

Fair Value Measurements - Summary of Fair Value Assets Measured on Recurring Basis (Details) - Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Fair value information related to assets
Assets		$ 2,958	$ 2,756
Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1)
Fair value information related to assets
Assets		2,958	2,756
Money market funds
Fair value information related to assets
Assets	[1]	120	119
Money market funds | Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1)
Fair value information related to assets
Assets	[1]	120	119
Other mutual funds
Fair value information related to assets
Assets	[2]	2,838	2,637
Other mutual funds | Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1)
Fair value information related to assets
Assets	[2]	$ 2,838	$ 2,637
[1]	Money market funds are included in “Cash and cash equivalents” in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. These investments are classified as available-for-sale and are recorded at fair value. There have been no realized gains or losses related to these investments and we have not experienced any redemption restrictions with respect to any of the money market mutual funds.
[2]	Other mutual funds are included in “Other investments and assets” in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Upon the adoption of ASU 2016-01, unrealized gains on equity securities that were previously classified as available-for-sale are recognized in net income rather than “Accumulated other comprehensive income” (“AOCI”). We adopted this guidance prospectively on January 1, 2018 and recognized a cumulative-effect adjustment of $0.6 million to beginning retained earnings, which represents unrealized gains of $1.0 million ($0.6 million after tax) as of December 31, 2017 that were included in AOCI in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Refer to Note 14 – Stockholders’ Equity for additional information.

Fair Value Measurements - Sum79

Fair Value Measurements - Summary of Fair Value Assets Measured on Recurring Basis (Parenthetical) (Details) - USD ($)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Unrealized gains on the investments		$ 1,000,000
Unrealized gains on the investments after-tax		600,000
Unrealized Gains on Equity Securities Classified as Available-for-sale
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cumulative-effect adjustment recognized to beginning retained earnings	$ (616,000)
Unrealized Gains on Equity Securities Classified as Available-for-sale | Adoption of ASU 2016-01
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cumulative-effect adjustment recognized to beginning retained earnings	600,000
Money market funds
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Realized gains on the investments	0
Unrealized gains on the investments	$ 0
Other mutual funds
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Unrealized gains on the investments		1,000,000
Unrealized gains on the investments after-tax		$ 600,000

Stockholders' Equity - Reconcil

Stockholders' Equity - Reconciliation of Stockholders' Equity to Noncontrolling Interests (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018		Jun. 30, 2017
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Beginning Balance				$ 442,937	[1]	$ 370,638
Net income (loss) attributable to Viad		$ 23,490	$ 27,947	14,103		34,724
Net loss attributable to non-redeemable noncontrolling interest		(33)	(73)	(397)		(337)
Net income (loss)				13,706		34,387
Dividends on common stock				(4,095)		(4,077)
Common stock purchased for treasury				(10,085)		(1,204)
Employee benefit plans				4,211		3,982
Unrealized foreign currency translation adjustment	[2]	(8,095)	7,360	(11,204)		9,705
Other changes to AOCI				669		243
Other				42		47
Ending Balance		436,181	413,721	436,181		413,721
Non-Redeemable Non-Controlling Interest
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Beginning Balance				13,806		13,283
Net loss attributable to non-redeemable noncontrolling interest				(397)		(337)
Ending Balance		13,409	12,946	13,409		12,946
Total Viad Equity
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Beginning Balance				429,131		357,355
Net income (loss) attributable to Viad				14,103		34,724
Dividends on common stock				(4,095)		(4,077)
Common stock purchased for treasury				(10,085)		(1,204)
Employee benefit plans				4,211		3,982
Unrealized foreign currency translation adjustment				(11,204)		9,705
Other changes to AOCI				669		243
Other				42		47
Ending Balance		$ 422,772	$ 400,775	$ 422,772		$ 400,775
[1]	We determined that the cumulative effect of initially applying Topic 606 as an adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings was not material, and therefore we made no adjustment.
[2]	The tax effect on other comprehensive income (loss) is not significant.

Stockholders' Equity - Reconc81

Stockholders' Equity - Reconciliation of Stockholders' Equity to Noncontrolling Interests (Parenthetical) (Details) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
Equity [Abstract]
Dividends declared per common share	$ 0.10	$ 0.10	$ 0.20	$ 0.20

Stockholders' Equity - Schedule

Stockholders' Equity - Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018USD ($)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	$ 442,937	[1]
Ending Balance	436,181
Unrealized Gains on Investments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	616
Net other comprehensive income (loss)	(616)
Adoption of ASU 2016-01	(616)
Cumulative Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	(12,026)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	(11,204)
Net other comprehensive income (loss)	(11,204)
Ending Balance	(23,230)
Unrecognized Net Actuarial Loss and Prior Service Credit, Net
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	(11,158)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI, net of tax	669
Net other comprehensive income (loss)	669
Ending Balance	(10,489)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	(22,568)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	(11,204)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI, net of tax	669
Net other comprehensive income (loss)	(11,151)
Ending Balance	(33,719)
Adoption of ASU 2016-01	$ (616)
[1]	We determined that the cumulative effect of initially applying Topic 606 as an adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings was not material, and therefore we made no adjustment.

Stockholders' Equity - Addition

Stockholders' Equity - Additional Infomation (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)
Equity [Abstract]
Unrealized gains on the investments	$ 1
Unrealized gains on the investments after-tax	$ 0.6

Income Per Share - Reconciliati

Income Per Share - Reconciliation of Basic and Diluted Income Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
Numerator:
Impact of adopting Topic 606 to net income		$ 23,490	$ 27,947	$ 14,103	$ 34,724
Less: Allocation to non-vested shares		(222)	(345)	(139)	(442)
Adjustment to the redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interest		(52)		(90)
Net income allocated to Viad common stockholders (basic)		$ 23,216	$ 27,602	$ 13,874	$ 34,282
Denominator:
Basic weighted-average outstanding common shares		20,209	20,140	20,208	20,112
Additional dilutive shares related to share-based compensation		227	224	238	243
Diluted weighted-average outstanding shares		20,436	20,364	20,446	20,355
Basic income attributable to Viad common stockholders		$ 1.15	$ 1.37	$ 0.69	$ 1.70
Diluted income attributable to Viad common stockholders(1)	[1]	$ 1.15	$ 1.37	$ 0.69	$ 1.70
[1]	Diluted income (loss) per share amount cannot exceed basic income (loss) per share.

Income Taxes - Narrative (Detai

Income Taxes - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Effective income tax rate	27.80%	27.10%	25.80%	27.10%
Federal statutory tax rate			21.00%	35.00%
Tax benefit to provisional estimate for reduction in corporate tax rate applied to deferred tax assets	$ 0.1
Income Taxes Paid			$ 16.8	$ 7.1

Pension and Postretirement Be86

Pension and Postretirement Benefits - Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost of Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
Domestic Plans | Pension Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	$ 33	$ 39	$ 35	$ 48
Interest cost	200	178	387	407
Expected return on plan assets	(45)	(68)	(80)	(107)
Recognized net actuarial loss	124	94	246	230
Net periodic benefit cost	312	243	588	578
Domestic Plans | Postretirement Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	32	17	56	47
Interest cost	114	93	208	219
Amortization of prior service credit	(19)	(105)	(103)	(216)
Recognized net actuarial loss	65	20	117	120
Net periodic benefit cost	192	25	278	170
Foreign Pension Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	138	128	280	258
Interest cost	91	113	183	226
Expected return on plan assets	(126)	(146)	(256)	(294)
Recognized net actuarial loss	39	45	80	89
Net periodic benefit cost	$ 142	$ 140	$ 287	$ 279

Pension and Postretirement Be87

Pension and Postretirement Benefits - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018USD ($)
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	0.6
Funded Plans | Pension Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Amount expected to contribute in funded pension plans	1
Pension Contributions	0.5
Unfunded Pension Plans | Pension Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Amount expected to contribute in unfunded pension plans	1
Pension Contributions	$ 0.4

Restructuring Charges - Changes

Restructuring Charges - Changes to Restructuring Liability by Major Restructuring Activity (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Beginning balance			$ 2,549
Restructuring charges	$ 662	$ 168	824	$ 562
Cash payments			(1,027)
Adjustment to liability			(28)
Ending balance	2,318		2,318
GES | Severance & Employee Benefits
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Beginning balance			1,551
Restructuring charges			694
Cash payments			(694)
Adjustment to liability			437
Ending balance	1,988		1,988
GES | Facilities
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Beginning balance			807
Cash payments			(38)
Adjustment to liability			(451)
Ending balance	318		318
Other Restructuring | Severance & Employee Benefits
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Beginning balance			191
Restructuring charges			130
Cash payments			(295)
Adjustment to liability			(14)
Ending balance	$ 12		$ 12

Litigation, Claims, Contingen89

Litigation, Claims, Contingencies and Other - Narrative (Details)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2017USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2018USD ($)Agreement	Jun. 30, 2017USD ($)
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Environmental remediation liability	$ 2,300,000		$ 2,300,000
Maximum potential amount of future payments	17,700,000		$ 17,700,000
Guarantees relate to facilities leased by the company			2027-10
Recourse provision to recover guarantees	0		$ 0
Bargaining agreements | Agreement			100
Self insurance reserve	19,400,000		$ 19,400,000
Workers' compensation liability	14,000,000		14,000,000
Self insurance reserve for general and auto	5,400,000		5,400,000
Self insurance reserve on discontinued operations	2,800,000		2,800,000
Estimated employee health benefit claims incurred but not yet reported	1,700,000		1,700,000
Payments for self insurance	1,200,000	$ 1,200,000	2,700,000	$ 2,500,000
Self insurance reserve in which company is the primary obligor	10,400,000		10,400,000
Self insurance reserve in which company is the primary obligor for workers compensation	6,900,000		6,900,000
Self insurance reserve in which company is the primary obligor for general liability	3,500,000		3,500,000
Minimum
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
General range on claims	200,000		200,000
Maximum
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
General range on claims	$ 500,000		$ 500,000

Redeemable Noncontrolling Int90

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest - Narrative (Details) - Esja Attractions ehf. - EUR (€)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Nov. 03, 2017
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Percentage of controlling interest acquired		54.50%
EBITDA trailing period	12 months
Put option right of exercisable period upon earnings	36 months
Redeemable noncontrolling interest conditions	The put option is only exercisable after 36 months of business operation (the “Reference Date”) and if the FlyOver Iceland attraction has earned a minimum of €3.25 million in unadjusted EBITDA during the most recent fiscal year and during the trailing 12-month period prior to exercise (the “Put Option Condition”). The put option is exercisable during a period of 12 months following the Reference Date (the “Option Period”) and if the Put Option Condition has been met. If the Put Option Condition has not been met during the first Option Period, the Reference Date will be extended for an additional 12 months up to three times. If after 72 months, the FlyOver Iceland attraction has not achieved the Put Option Condition, the put option expires. If the Put Option Condition is met during any of the Option Periods, yet the shares are not exercised prior to the end of the 12-month Option Period, the put option will expire.
Put option exercisable period	12 months
Put option additional exercisable period upon not meeting of conditions	12 months
FlyOver Iceland
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Put option expiration period	72 months
FlyOver Iceland | Minimum
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Unadjusted EBITDA	€ 3,250,000

Redeemable Noncontrolling Int91

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest - Summary of Changes in Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Balance at December 31, 2017		$ 6,648
Net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	$ (77)	(161)
Adjustment to the redemption value		90
Foreign currency translation adjustment		(64)
Balance at June 30, 2018	$ 6,513	$ 6,513

Segment Information - Reconcili

Segment Information - Reconciliation of Income Statement Items from Reportable Segments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
Reportable segments reconciliations:
Total revenue		$ 363,677	$ 364,774	$ 641,105	$ 690,581
Segment operating income		36,244	37,703	23,228	48,282
Interest income		53	42	137	100
Interest expense		(2,354)	(2,059)	(4,423)	(4,164)
Other expense	[1]	(543)	(222)	(781)	(674)
Restructuring recoveries (charges)		(662)	(168)	(824)	(562)
Impairment recoveries				35	4,631
Income from continuing operations before income taxes		32,773	37,543	17,372	47,613
GES
Reportable segments reconciliations:
Total revenue		315,322		583,028
Pursuit
Reportable segments reconciliations:
Total revenue		48,355		58,077
Operating Segments
Reportable segments reconciliations:
Segment operating income		38,762	40,607	27,947	53,711
Operating Segments | GES
Reportable segments reconciliations:
Total revenue		315,322	320,109	583,028	637,980
Segment operating income		29,005	30,669	29,585	54,048
Operating Segments | Pursuit
Reportable segments reconciliations:
Total revenue		48,355	44,665	58,077	52,601
Segment operating income		9,757	9,938	(1,638)	(337)
Restructuring recoveries (charges)				(140)
Impairment recoveries		35	2,247	35	4,631
Intersegment Eliminations | GES
Reportable segments reconciliations:
Total revenue		(6,346)	(7,205)	(9,694)	(10,444)
Intersegment Eliminations | Pursuit
Reportable segments reconciliations:
Total revenue		(500)		(706)
Corporate Eliminations
Reportable segments reconciliations:
Segment operating income	[2]	17	16	33	32
Corporate
Reportable segments reconciliations:
Segment operating income		(2,535)	(2,920)	(4,752)	(5,461)
Restructuring recoveries (charges)				10	(137)
Domestic Plans | Operating Segments | GES
Reportable segments reconciliations:
Total revenue		241,239	242,031	445,107	499,242
Segment operating income		20,838	21,320	19,282	42,666
Restructuring recoveries (charges)		(240)	(47)	(240)	(71)
International | Operating Segments | GES
Reportable segments reconciliations:
Total revenue		80,429	85,283	147,615	149,182
Segment operating income		8,167	9,349	10,303	11,382
Restructuring recoveries (charges)		$ (422)	$ (121)	$ (454)	$ (354)
[1]	We adopted ASU 2017-07 on January 1, 2018, which requires retrospective adoption. As a result, we recorded the nonservice cost component of net periodic benefit cost within other expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, and we reclassified $0.2 million from operating expenses to other expense for the three months ended June 30, 2017 and $0.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017 to conform with current period presentation. Refer to Note 1 – Overview and Basis of Presentation for additional details on the impact of this adoption on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
[2]	Corporate eliminations represent the elimination of depreciation expense recorded by Pursuit associated with previously eliminated intercompany profit realized by GES for renovations to Pursuit’s Banff Gondola.

Segment Information - Reconci93

Segment Information - Reconciliation of Income Statement Items from Reportable Segments (Parenthetical) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Other expense	[1]	$ 543	$ 222	$ 781	$ 674
ASU 2017-07
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Other expense			$ 222		$ 674
[1]	We adopted ASU 2017-07 on January 1, 2018, which requires retrospective adoption. As a result, we recorded the nonservice cost component of net periodic benefit cost within other expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, and we reclassified $0.2 million from operating expenses to other expense for the three months ended June 30, 2017 and $0.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017 to conform with current period presentation. Refer to Note 1 – Overview and Basis of Presentation for additional details on the impact of this adoption on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Common Stock Repurchases - Narr

Common Stock Repurchases - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
Common Stock Repurchases (Textual) [Abstract]
Repurchased shares	175,091
Common stock purchased for treasury	$ 9.1
Shares remain available for repurchase	265,449
Repurchase of common stock for employee tax withholding obligations amount, shares	19,237	25,642
Repurchase of common stock for employee tax withholding obligations amount	$ 1	$ 1.2