The amount of expense recognized in the current period that reflects the allocation of the costs of intangible assets over the expected benefit period of such assets. This element applies only to intangible assets used in the delivery of services.

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Amount of accumulated impairment loss for an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized.

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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Additional Information (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended			3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Intangible asset amortization expense	$ 2.7us-gaap_CostOfServicesAmortization	$ 1.3us-gaap_CostOfServicesAmortization	$ 0.7us-gaap_CostOfServicesAmortization
Accumulated Impairment Loss on Goodwill	$ 229.7			229.7
Marketing & Events U.S.
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Percentage of estimated fair values				142.00%
United Kingdom (Melville GES)
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Percentage of estimated fair values				48.00%
GES Canada
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Percentage of estimated fair values				52.00%
Brewster
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Percentage of estimated fair values				167.00%
Glacier Park
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Percentage of estimated fair values				16.00%
Alaska Denali Travel
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Percentage of estimated fair values				14.00%
Customer Contracts
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	9 years 0 months 0 days
Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	3 years 9 months 18 days