CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 23,452	$ 24,795	$ (92,735)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized foreign currency translation adjustments	7,643	(26,821)	524
Change in fair value of interest rate cap	(651)	0	0
Change in net actuarial loss, net of tax effects of $21, $192, and $210	(277)	6,967	2,712
Change in prior service cost	76	98	(24)
Comprehensive income (loss)	30,243	5,039	(89,523)
Non-redeemable noncontrolling interest:
Comprehensive income attributable to non-redeemable noncontrolling interest	7,836	2,323	1,686
Unrealized foreign currency translation adjustments	1,768	(4,999)	127
Redeemable noncontrolling interest:
Comprehensive loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	401	748	1,766
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Viad	$ 24,576	$ (1,535)	$ (89,316)