CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 24,795	$ (92,735)	$ (376,952)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized foreign currency translation adjustments	(26,821)	524	7,113
Change in net actuarial loss, net of tax effects of $192, $210, and $(55)	6,967	2,712	(1,955)
Change in prior service cost, net of tax effects of $0, $0, and $(46)	98	(24)	(100)
Comprehensive income (loss)	5,039	(89,523)	(371,894)
Non-redeemable noncontrolling interest:
Net (income) loss attributable to non-redeemable noncontrolling interest	(2,323)	(1,686)	1,376
Unrealized foreign currency translation adjustments	(4,999)	127	1,315
Redeemable noncontrolling interest:
Comprehensive loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	748	1,766	1,482
Comprehensive loss attributable to Viad	$ (1,535)	$ (89,316)	$ (367,721)