10-Q/A

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q/A

(Mark one)

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2012

or

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from                  to                 

Commission File Number: 001-11015

VIAD CORP

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	36-1169950
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
1850 North Central Avenue, Suite 1900 Phoenix, Arizona	85004-4565
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

(602) 207-1000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes x    No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).  Yes x    No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer	¨		Accelerated filer	x
Non-accelerated filer	¨	(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)	Small reporting company	¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  Yes ¨    No x

As of July 31, 2012, there were 20,258,904 shares of common stock ($1.50 par value) outstanding.

Explanatory Note

This Form 10-Q/A amends the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Viad Corp for the quarter ended June 30, 2012, as originally filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 8, 2012 (the “Form 10-Q”), for the sole purpose of furnishing the Interactive Data Files in Exhibit 101 in accordance with Rule 405 of Regulation S-T. Exhibit 101 provides the condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes from the Form 10-Q formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language). No other changes have been made to the Form 10-Q, and the Form 10-Q has not been updated to reflect additional events occurring subsequent to the original filing date. As permitted by Rule 405(a)(2)(ii), Exhibit 101 is being furnished within 30 days of the original filing date of the Form 10-Q.

Item 6. Exhibits.

Exhibit No. 31.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer of Viad Corp pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002*
Exhibit No. 31.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer of Viad Corp pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002*
Exhibit No. 32.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer of Viad Corp pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002*
Exhibit No. 32.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer of Viad Corp pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002*
Exhibit No. 101.INS	XBRL Instance Document**
Exhibit No. 101.SCH	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document**
Exhibit No. 101.CAL XBRL	Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document**
Exhibit No. 101.DEF XBRL	Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document*
Exhibit No. 101.LAB XBRL	Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document**
Exhibit No. 101.PRE XBRL	Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document**

* Previously filed on August 8, 2012 as an exhibit to the Form 10-Q.

** Furnished herewith. In accordance with Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, the Interactive Data Files in Exhibit 101 shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed under Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filings, and are not otherwise subject to liability under those sections.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

	VIAD CORP
	(Registrant)
August 30, 2012	By /s/ G. Michael Latta
(Date)	G. Michael Latta
	Chief Accounting Officer - Controller (Chief Accounting Officer and Authorized Officer)

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Restructuring Charges (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Restructuring Charges [Abstract]

Reconciliation of beginning and ending liability balances by major restructuring activity

	Marketing & Events Group Consolidation						Other Restructurings
	Severance & Employee Benefits			Facilities			Severance & Employee Benefits			Facilities		Total
	(in thousands)
Balance at January 1, 2012	$	831		$	4,819		$	24		$	1,276	$	6,950
Restructuring charges		547			2,343			13			—		2,903
Cash payments, net		(459	)		(1,505	)		(37	)		63		(1,938	)
Adjustment to liability		(95	)		—			—			—		(95	)
Foreign currency translation adjustment		73			—			—			—		73
Balance at June 30, 2012	$	897		$	5,657		$	—		$	1,339	$	7,893

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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012 Marketing & Events U.S [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Marketing & Events U.S [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Marketing & Events International [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Travel & Recreation Group [Member]
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	$ 133,694	$ 62,686	$ 62,686	$ 22,198	$ 48,810
Business acquisitions	1,890				1,890
Foreign currency translation adjustments	309			150	159
Goodwill Ending balance	$ 135,893	$ 62,686	$ 62,686	$ 22,348	$ 50,859

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Acquisition of Businesses (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Summary of the unaudited pro forma results of operations of Viad
Revenue	$ 246,450	$ 242,421	$ 515,672	$ 533,204
Depreciation and amortizations	8,073	7,828	15,204	15,231
Operating Income	10,466	10,603	16,000	26,969
Net income	$ 6,068	$ 4,851	$ 7,095	$ 14,126
Diluted net income per share	$ 0.30	$ 0.24	$ 0.35	$ 0.70
Basic net income per share	$ 0.30	$ 0.24	$ 0.35	$ 0.70

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Pension and Postretirement Benefits (Details Textual) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012
Funded Pension Plans [Member]
Pension and Postretirement Benefits (Textual) [Abstract]
Amount expected to contribute in funded pension plans	$ 1,600,000
Amount contributed in pension plans	683,000
Unfunded Pension Plans [Member]
Pension and Postretirement Benefits (Textual) [Abstract]
Amount expected to contribute in unfunded pension plans	952,000
Amount contributed in pension plans	470,000
Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member]
Pension and Postretirement Benefits (Textual) [Abstract]
Amount expected to contribute in postretirement benefit plans	450,000
Amount contributed in postretirement benefit plans	$ 0

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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Summary of other intangible assets
Amortized intangible assets, Gross Carrying Value	$ 4,493	$ 3,190
Intangible asset, Gross Carrying Value	4,953	3,650
Accumulated Amortization	(2,093)	(1,766)
Amortized intangible assets, Net Carrying Value	2,400	1,424
Total Other Intangible Assets, Net	2,860	1,884
Contracts and customer relationships [Member]
Summary of other intangible assets
Amortized intangible assets, Gross Carrying Value	3,556	3,122
Accumulated Amortization	(2,034)	(1,736)
Amortized intangible assets, Net Carrying Value	1,522	1,368
Other [Member]
Summary of other intangible assets
Amortized intangible assets, Gross Carrying Value	937	68
Accumulated Amortization	(59)	(30)
Amortized intangible assets, Net Carrying Value	878	38
Business licenses [Member]
Summary of other intangible assets
Unamortized intangible assets, Gross Carrying Value	$ 460	$ 460

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Share Based Compensation (Details Textual) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended				6 Months Ended				1 Months Ended		6 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended			3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		1 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012 Minimum [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 MoneyGram International Inc [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Performance unit incentive plan (PUP) [Member]	Jun. 30, 2011 Performance unit incentive plan (PUP) [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Performance unit incentive plan (PUP) [Member]	Jan. 31, 2012 PBRS Units [Member]	Jan. 31, 2011 PBRS Units [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 PBRS Units [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Restricted Stock Units and Performance Based Restricted Stock Units [Member]	Jun. 30, 2011 Restricted Stock Units and Performance Based Restricted Stock Units [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Restricted Stock Units and Performance Based Restricted Stock Units [Member]	Jun. 30, 2011 Restricted Stock Units and Performance Based Restricted Stock Units [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Restricted Stock Units and Performance Based Restricted Stock Units [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Stock options [Member]	Jun. 30, 2011 Stock options [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Stock options [Member]	Jun. 30, 2011 Stock options [Member]	Feb. 28, 2012 Restricted Stock [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Restricted Stock [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Restructuring Charges [Member]	Jun. 30, 2011 Restructuring Charges [Member]
Share Based Compensation (Textual) [Abstract]
Share-based compensation before income tax benefit	$ 1,637,000	$ 1,360,000	$ 2,854,000	$ 2,293,000										$ 79,000	$ 46,000	$ 160,000	$ 89,000		$ 153,000	$ 183,000	$ 302,000	$ 330,000			$ 95,000,000	$ 124,000,000
Unamortized cost																								5,600,000
Recognition Period of Unrecognized cost																					1 year			2 years 3 months 18 days
Repurchase of Common Stock for Employee Tax Withholding Obligations amount			1,000,000	679,000
Repurchase of Common Stock for Employee Tax Withholding Obligations amount, shares			50,894	28,627
Shares Available for Grant	1,055,907		1,055,907
Payments To Employees								0	0		35,000	52,000											257,000
Liability awards recorded								1,400,000		714,000				343,000		343,000		475,000
Forfeited Awards																								(3,450)
Total unrecognized cost related to non-vested stock option awards	$ 384,000		$ 384,000
stock options granted			0				2,402
stock options outstanding minimum							$ 19.57
weighted-average remaining contractual life							1 year
Weighted-average exercised	$ 21.95		$ 21.95		$ 23.32	$ 19.57
Effective vesting date													Dec. 31, 2009
PUP award vested								0	0															189,071

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Accrued Liabilities and Other (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Accrued Liabilities and Other [Abstract]

Other current liabilities

	June 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
	(in thousands)
Continuing operations:
Customer deposits	$	64,252	$	49,182
Accrued compensation		18,998		22,587
Self-insured liability accrual		6,678		6,697
Accrued employee benefit costs		3,894		3,730
Accrued sales and use taxes		2,335		1,668
Accrued restructuring		2,144		2,303
Accrued dividends		833		827
Accrued foreign income taxes		449		234
Other		11,100		8,185
		110,683		95,413
Discontinued operations:
Environmental remediation liabilities		643		755
Self-insured liability accrual		304		639
Other		474		524
		1,421		1,918
Total other current liabilities	$	112,104	$	97,331

Other deferred items and liabilities

	June 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
	(in thousands)
Continuing operations:
Self-insured liability accrual	$	14,352	$	14,403
Accrued compensation		5,868		5,538
Accrued restructuring		5,749		4,647
Foreign deferred tax liability		1,095		1,219
Other		6,820		5,900
		33,884		31,707
Discontinued operations:
Self-insured liability accrual		5,691		5,351
Environmental remediation liabilities		4,769		4,999
Accrued income taxes		1,038		1,022
Other		1,086		1,133
		12,584		12,505
Total other deferred items and liabilities	$	46,468	$	44,212

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Litigation, Claims, Contingencies and Other (Details Textual) (USD $)	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011 Rate	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2005
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Environment remediation liability included in other current liabilities	$ 643,000	$ 755,000
Environment remediation liability included in other deferred items and liabilities	4,769,000	4,999,000
Litigation Claims Contingencies and Other (Textual) [Abstract]
Environmental remediation liability	5,400,000
Maximum potential amount of future payments	24,800,000
Concession Contact expiration date range start				Dec. 31, 2005
Concession contract expiration date range end			Dec. 31, 2012
Original new contract possible term	25 years
Extended period of concession contract	7 years
Segment operating income		19.00%
New contract possible term 1	10 years
New contract possible term 2	15 years
New contract possible term 3	20 years
Revenue through concession contract		45.00%
Operating lease term	42 years
Guarantees relate to leased facilities expiry date	October 2017
Recourse provision to recover guarantees	0
Ground lease end date	Jan. 31, 2052
Other current liabilities [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Environment remediation liability included in other current liabilities	643,000
Other deferred items and liabilities [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Environment remediation liability included in other deferred items and liabilities	$ 4,800,000

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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details Textual) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Textual) [Abstract]
Intangible asset amortization expense	$ 186,000	$ 188,000	$ 321,000	$ 383,000

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Discontinued Operations (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012
Discontinued Operations (Textual) [Abstract]
Income from discontinued operations	$ 639	$ 639

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Restructuring Charges (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Reconciliation of beginning and ending liability balances by major restructuring activity
Balance at January 1, 2012			$ 6,950
Restructuring charges	678	1,206	2,903	1,475
Cash payments			(1,938)
Adjustment to liability			(95)
Foreign currency translation adjustment			73
Balance at June 30, 2012	7,893		7,893
Marketing & Events Group Consolidation [Member]
Reconciliation of beginning and ending liability balances by major restructuring activity
Restructuring charges			2,900
Marketing & Events Group Consolidation [Member] | Severance & Employee Benefits [Member]
Reconciliation of beginning and ending liability balances by major restructuring activity
Balance at January 1, 2012			831
Restructuring charges			547
Cash payments			(459)
Adjustment to liability			(95)
Foreign currency translation adjustment			73
Balance at June 30, 2012	897		897
Marketing & Events Group Consolidation [Member] | Facilities [Member]
Reconciliation of beginning and ending liability balances by major restructuring activity
Balance at January 1, 2012			4,819
Restructuring charges			2,343
Cash payments			(1,505)
Balance at June 30, 2012	5,657		5,657
Other Restructuring [Member] | Severance & Employee Benefits [Member]
Reconciliation of beginning and ending liability balances by major restructuring activity
Balance at January 1, 2012			24
Restructuring charges			13
Cash payments			(37)
Balance at June 30, 2012	0		0
Other Restructuring [Member] | Facilities [Member]
Reconciliation of beginning and ending liability balances by major restructuring activity
Balance at January 1, 2012			1,276
Cash payments			63
Balance at June 30, 2012	$ 1,339		$ 1,339

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Impact of Recent Accounting Pronouncements

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Impact of Recent Accounting Pronouncements [Abstract]

Impact of Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Note 19. Impact of Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In September 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued new guidance related to goodwill impairment testing, which is codified in Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 350. The new guidance simplifies how entities test goodwill for impairment and permits an entity to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more-likely-than-not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If, after performing the assessment, an entity determines that it is not more-likely-than-not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, then performing the two-step impairment test is unnecessary. The guidance is effective for annual and interim goodwill impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011. The adoption of this new guidance is not expected to have a material impact on Viad’s financial condition or results of operations. The Company performs its annual goodwill impairment test as of October 31 of each year.

In July 2012, the FASB issued new guidance that allows companies the option to perform a qualitative assessment to determine whether further impairment testing of indefinite-lived intangible assets is necessary, which is codified in ASC Topic 350. Under this guidance, an entity is required to perform a quantitative impairment test if qualitative factors indicate that it is more-likely-than-not that indefinite-lived intangible assets are impaired. The qualitative factors are consistent with the guidance established for goodwill impairment testing and include identifying and assessing events and circumstances that would most significantly impact, individually or in the aggregate, the carrying value of the indefinite-lived intangible assets. The guidance is effective for annual and interim impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2012. The adoption of this new guidance is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.

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Inventories (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Components of Inventories
Raw materials	$ 19,071	$ 18,297
Work in process	29,919	17,528
Inventories	$ 48,990	$ 35,825

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Share-Based Compensation (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Summary of share-based compensation expense
Share-based compensation before income tax benefit	$ 1,637	$ 1,360	$ 2,854	$ 2,293
Income tax benefit	(591)	(480)	(1,031)	(801)
Total share-based compensation, net of income tax benefit	1,046	880	1,823	1,492
Restricted stock/performance-based restricted stock (PBRS) [Member]
Summary of share-based compensation expense
Share-based compensation before income tax benefit	971	937	1,720	1,615
Performance unit incentive plan (PUP) [Member]
Summary of share-based compensation expense
Share-based compensation before income tax benefit	434	194	672	259
Stock options [Member]
Summary of share-based compensation expense
Share-based compensation before income tax benefit	153	183	302	330
Restricted Stock Units and Performance Based Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Summary of share-based compensation expense
Share-based compensation before income tax benefit	$ 79	$ 46	$ 160	$ 89

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Segment Information (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Reconciliation of assets from segment
Total Assets	$ 658,094	$ 617,828
Marketing & Events Group [Member] | U.S. [Member]
Reconciliation of assets from segment
Total Assets	242,633	213,843
Marketing & Events Group [Member] | International [Member]
Reconciliation of assets from segment
Total Assets	95,201	96,996
Travel & Recreation Group [Member]
Reconciliation of assets from segment
Total Assets	214,417	194,278
Corporate and other[Member]
Reconciliation of assets from segment
Total Assets	$ 105,843	$ 112,711

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Income Taxes (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Income Taxes [Abstract]

Reconciliation of income tax expense

	2012					2011
	(in thousands)
Computed income tax expense at statutory federal income tax rate of 35%	$	3,079		35.0	%	$	7,839	35.0	%
State income taxes, net of federal provision		158		1.8	%		563	2.5	%
Change in valuation allowance		33		0.4	%		—	0.0	%
Nontaxable income items		(373	)	(4.2	%)		—	0.0	%
Other, net		(117	)	(1.4	%)		86	0.4	%
Income tax expense	$	2,780		31.6	%	$	8,488	37.9	%

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Property and Equipment (Details Textual) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Property and Equipment (Textual) [Abstract]
Depreciation expense	$ 7.9	$ 7.1	$ 14.7	$ 13.9

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Income Taxes (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Reconciliation of income tax expense:
Computed income tax expense at statutory federal income tax rate of 35%			$ 3,079	$ 7,839
State income taxes, net of federal provision			158	563
Change in valuation allowance			33
Nontaxable income items			(373)
Other, net			(117)	86
Income tax expense	$ 2,253	$ 2,588	$ 2,780	$ 8,488
Computed income tax expense at statutory federal income tax rate of 35%, tax rate			35.00%	35.00%
State income taxes, net of federal provision, tax rate			1.80%	2.50%
Change in valuation allowance, tax rate			0.40%	0.00%
Nontaxable income items, tax rate			(4.20%)	0.00%
Other, net, tax rate			(1.40%)	0.40%
Income tax expense, tax rate			31.60%	37.90%

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Stockholder's Equity (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Reconciliation of the carrying amounts of stockholders' equity attributable to Viad and the noncontrolling interest
Total Viad shareholder's equity, Beginning balance			$ 377,894
Noncontrolling interest, Beginning Balance			8,285
Total shareholder's equity, Beginning balance			386,179	386,711
Net income attributable to Viad	6,090	4,485	7,117	14,272
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Total	(250)	(197)	(462)	(363)
Net income	5,840	4,288	6,655	13,909
Dividends paid on common stock			(1,623)	(1,630)
Common stock purchased for treasury			(1,000)	(679)
Employee benefit plans			2,279	1,931
Unrealized foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax	(3,390)	2,059	996	5,612
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments, net of tax	(42)	3	51	61
Prior service credit and net actuarial loss			5	13
ESOP allocation adjustment			650	620
Other			(3)	9
Total Viad shareholder's equity, Ending balance	386,367		386,367
Noncontrolling interest, Ending Balance	7,822		7,822
Total shareholder's equity, Ending balance	394,189	406,557	394,189	406,557
Shareholder's Equity [Member]
Reconciliation of the carrying amounts of stockholders' equity attributable to Viad and the noncontrolling interest
Total Viad shareholder's equity, Beginning balance			377,894	378,959
Net income attributable to Viad			7,117	14,272
Dividends paid on common stock			(1,623)	(1,630)
Common stock purchased for treasury			(1,000)	(679)
Employee benefit plans			2,279	1,931
Unrealized foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax			996	5,612
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments, net of tax			51	61
Prior service credit and net actuarial loss			5	13
ESOP allocation adjustment			650	620
Other			(2)	9
Total Viad shareholder's equity, Ending balance	386,367	399,168	386,367	399,168
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Reconciliation of the carrying amounts of stockholders' equity attributable to Viad and the noncontrolling interest
Noncontrolling interest, Beginning Balance			8,285	7,752
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Total			(462)	(363)
Other			(1)
Noncontrolling interest, Ending Balance	$ 7,822	$ 7,389	$ 7,822	$ 7,389

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Acquisition of Businesses (Details) (Banff International Hotel [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 07, 2012
Banff International Hotel [Member]
Final amounts assigned to the assets and liabilities acquired
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 10
Accounts receivable	23
Other current assets	33
Property and equipment	20,408
Goodwill	1,890
Other intangible assets	1,323
Total assets acquired	23,687
Customer Deposits	(64)
Other current liabilities	(67)
Total liabilities acquired	(131)
Purchase price	$ 23,556

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Acquisition of Businesses

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Acquisition of Businesses [Abstract]

Acquisition of Businesses

Note 3. Acquisition of Businesses

On March 7, 2012, Viad acquired the Banff International Hotel and related assets for $23.6 million in cash. The Banff International Hotel is a 162-guest room hotel located in downtown Banff, Alberta, Canada and is operated by Brewster within the Travel & Recreation Group. The following information represents the final amounts assigned to the assets and liabilities of the Banff International Hotel as of the date of acquisition:

	(in thousands)
Cash and cash equivalents	$	10
Accounts receivable		23
Other current assets		33
Property and equipment		20,408
Goodwill		1,890
Other intangible assets		1,323
Total assets acquired		23,687
Customer deposits		(64	)
Other current liabilities		(67	)
Total liabilities acquired		(131	)
Purchase price	$	23,556

The Company recorded $1.9 million of goodwill in connection with the transaction, which is included in the Travel & Recreation Group. The primary factor that contributed to a purchase price resulting in the recognition of goodwill relates to future growth opportunities. The goodwill is deductible for tax purposes pursuant to regulations in Canada. The amount assigned to other intangible assets of $1.3 million relates to an operating contract and customer relationships. The weighted-average amortization period related to the other intangible assets was 7.7 years. The transaction costs related to the acquisition were insignificant. The results of operations of the Banff International Hotel have been included in Viad’s consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition.

On September 16, 2011, Viad acquired the Denali Backcountry Lodge and Denali Cabins for $15.3 million in cash. Denali Backcountry Lodge is a 42-guest room lodge located within Denali National Park and Preserve in Alaska and Denali Cabins consist of 46 guest cabins near the entrance to Denali National Park and Preserve. These properties are operated by Viad’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Alaska Denali Travel, within the Travel & Recreation Group. The amounts assigned to the assets and liabilities of Denali Backcountry Lodge and Denali Cabins as of the date of acquisition include: $11.6 million of property and equipment, $3.2 million of goodwill, $626,000 of customer relationship intangible assets and net other liabilities of $135,000. The primary factor that contributed to a purchase price resulting in the recognition of goodwill relates to future growth opportunities. The acquired goodwill is included in the Travel & Recreation Group and is deductible for tax purposes over a period of 15 years. The weighted-average amortization period related to the customer relationship intangible assets was 5.0 years. The transaction costs related to the acquisition were insignificant. The results of operations of Alaska Denali Travel have been included in Viad’s consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition.

On June 29, 2011, Viad acquired St. Mary Lodge & Resort (“St. Mary”) for $15.3 million in cash. St. Mary is a 115-guest room hotel located outside of Glacier National Park’s east entrance and is operated by Glacier Park within the Travel & Recreation Group. The amounts assigned to the assets and liabilities of St. Mary as of the date of acquisition include: $12.5 million of property and equipment, $3.1 million of goodwill, $60,000 related to a non-amortized business license and net other liabilities of $390,000. The primary factor that contributed to a purchase price resulting in the recognition of goodwill relates to future growth opportunities. The acquired goodwill is included in the Travel & Recreation Group and is deductible for tax purposes over a period of 15 years. The transaction costs related to the acquisition were insignificant. The results of operations of St. Mary have been included in Viad’s consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition.

On January 5, 2011, Viad acquired Grouse Mountain Lodge for $10.5 million in cash. Grouse Mountain Lodge is a 145-guest room hotel located in Whitefish, Montana and is operated by Glacier Park within the Travel & Recreation Group. The amounts assigned to the assets and liabilities of Grouse Mountain Lodge as of the date of acquisition include: $8.8 million of property and equipment, $1.3 million of goodwill, $400,000 related to a non-amortized business license and net other assets of $24,000. The primary factor that contributed to a purchase price resulting in the recognition of goodwill relates to future growth opportunities. The acquired goodwill is included in the Travel & Recreation Group and is deductible for tax purposes over a period of 15 years. The transaction costs related to the acquisition were insignificant. The results of operations of Grouse Mountain Lodge have been included in Viad’s consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition.

The following table summarizes the unaudited pro forma results of operations attributable to Viad for the three and six months ended June 30, assuming that all of the acquisitions above had each been completed at the beginning of each period:

	Three months ended June 30,				Six months ended June 30,
	2012		2011		2012		2011
	(in thousands, except per share data)
Revenue	$	246,450	$	242,421	$	515,672	$	533,204
Depreciation and amortization	$	8,073	$	7,828	$	15,204	$	15,231
Operating income	$	10,466	$	10,603	$	16,000	$	26,969
Net income	$	6,068	$	4,851	$	7,095	$	14,126
Diluted net income per share	$	0.30	$	0.24	$	0.35	$	0.70
Basic net income per share	$	0.30	$	0.24	$	0.35	$	0.70

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Stockholder's Equity (Details textual) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Stockholder's Equity (Textual) [Abstract]
Repurchased shares	0	0
Repurchased shares tax withholding	50,894	28,627
Common stock, repurchased price	$ 1,000	$ 679
Shares remain available for repurchase from the announced authorization	53,621

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Share-Based Compensation (Details 1) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012
Restricted Stock [Member]
Summary of restricted stock and PBRS activity
Balance at January 1, 2012	$ 20.36
Balance at January 1, 2012, Shares	572,022
Granted, Shares	166,750
Granted, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 20.46
Vested, Shares	(189,071)
Vested, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 17.99
Forfeited, Shares	(3,450)
Forfeited, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 25.31
Balance at June 30, 2012	$ 21.18
Balance at June 30, 2012, Shares	546,251
PBRS [Member]
Summary of restricted stock and PBRS activity
Balance at January 1, 2012	$ 15.36
Balance at January 1, 2012, Shares	416
Granted, Shares	0
Granted, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 0.00
Vested, Shares	(416)
Vested, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 15.36
Forfeited, Shares	0
Forfeited, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 0.00
Balance at June 30, 2012	$ 0.00
Balance at June 30, 2012, Shares	0

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Inventories (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Inventories [Abstract]

Components of Inventories

	June 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
	(in thousands)
Raw materials	$	19,071	$	18,297
Work in process		29,919		17,528
Inventories	$	48,990	$	35,825

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Acquisition of Businesses (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Acquisition of Businesses [Abstract]

Final amounts assigned to the assets and liabilities acquired

	(in thousands)
Cash and cash equivalents	$	10
Accounts receivable		23
Other current assets		33
Property and equipment		20,408
Goodwill		1,890
Other intangible assets		1,323
Total assets acquired		23,687
Customer deposits		(64	)
Other current liabilities		(67	)
Total liabilities acquired		(131	)
Purchase price	$	23,556

Unaudited pro forma results of operations attributable to Viad

	Three months ended June 30,				Six months ended June 30,
	2012		2011		2012		2011
	(in thousands, except per share data)
Revenue	$	246,450	$	242,421	$	515,672	$	533,204
Depreciation and amortization	$	8,073	$	7,828	$	15,204	$	15,231
Operating income	$	10,466	$	10,603	$	16,000	$	26,969
Net income	$	6,068	$	4,851	$	7,095	$	14,126
Diluted net income per share	$	0.30	$	0.24	$	0.35	$	0.70
Basic net income per share	$	0.30	$	0.24	$	0.35	$	0.70

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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012
Estimated amortization expense related to amortized intangible assets
2012	$ 375
2013	707
2014	422
2015	251
2016	195
2017 and thereafter	$ 450

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Share Based Compensation (Details 2) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012
Restricted Stock RSU [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Balance at January 1, 2012	$ 19.07
Balance at January 1, 2012, Shares	38,600
Granted, Shares	15,350
Granted, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 20.60
Vested, Shares	(13,100)
Vested, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 15.36
Balance at June 30, 2012	$ 20.84
Balance at June 30, 2012, Shares	40,850
PBRS [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Balance at January 1, 2012	$ 15.36
Balance at January 1, 2012, Shares	1,956
Granted, Shares	0
Granted, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 0.00
Vested, Shares	(1,956)
Vested, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 15.36
Balance at June 30, 2012	$ 0.00
Balance at June 30, 2012, Shares	0
PUP Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Balance at January 1, 2012	$ 23.02
Balance at January 1, 2012, Shares	95,500
Granted, Shares	115,100
Granted, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 20.60
Vested, Shares	0
Vested, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 0.00
Balance at June 30, 2012	$ 21.70
Balance at June 30, 2012, Shares	210,600

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Property and Equipment (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Property and Equipment [Abstract]

Property and Equipment

	June 30, 2012			December 31, 2011
	(in thousands)
Land and land interests	$	25,871		$	18,134
Buildings and leasehold improvements		126,431			109,077
Equipment and other		316,636			310,186
		468,938			437,397
Accumulated depreciation		(275,389	)		(263,584	)
Property and equipment, net	$	193,549		$	173,813

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Other Investment and Assets (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Other Investments and Assets [Abstract]

Summary of other investments and assets

	June 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
	(in thousands)
Cash surrender value of life insurance	$	18,109	$	18,812
Workers’ compensation insurance security deposits		4,651		4,658
Other		7,369		7,581
Total other investments and assets	$	30,129	$	31,051

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Share-Based Compensation

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Share-Based Compensation [Abstract]

Share-Based Compensation

Note 2. Share-Based Compensation

The following table summarizes share-based compensation expense:

	Three months ended June 30,						Six months ended June 30,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
	(in thousands)
Restricted stock/performance-based restricted stock (“PBRS”)	$	971		$	937		$	1,720		$	1,615
Performance unit incentive plan (“PUP”)		434			194			672			259
Stock options		153			183			302			330
Restricted stock units/PBRS units		79			46			160			89
Total share-based compensation before income tax benefit		1,637			1,360			2,854			2,293
Income tax benefit		(591	)		(480	)		(1,031	)		(801	)
Total share-based compensation, net of income tax benefit	$	1,046		$	880		$	1,823		$	1,492

In addition, $95,000 and $124,000 of costs associated with share-based compensation were included in restructuring charges during the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Restricted Stock and PBRS. The following table summarizes restricted stock and PBRS activity:

	Restricted Stock					PBRS
	Shares			Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value		Shares			Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Balance at January 1, 2012		572,022		$	20.36		416		$	15.36
Granted		166,750			20.46		—			—
Vested		(189,071	)		17.99		(416	)		15.36
Forfeited		(3,450	)		25.31		—			—
Balance at June 30, 2012		546,251			21.18		—			—

The unamortized cost of all outstanding restricted stock awards as of June 30, 2012 was $5.6 million, which Viad expects to recognize in the consolidated financial statements over a weighted-average period of approximately 2.3 years. During the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, the Company repurchased 50,894 shares for $1.0 million and 28,627 shares for $679,000, respectively, related to tax withholding requirements on vested share-based awards. As of June 30, 2012, there were 1,055,907 total shares available for future grant.

Liability-Based Awards. The following table summarizes the liability-based award activity:

	Restricted Stock Units					PBRS Units					PUP Awards
	Units			Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value		Units			Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value		Units		Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Balance at January 1, 2012		38,600		$	19.07		1,956		$	15.36		95,500	$	23.02
Granted		15,350			20.60		—			—		115,100		20.60
Vested		(13,100	)		15.36		(1,956	)		15.36		—		—
Balance at June 30, 2012		40,850			20.84		—			—		210,600		21.70

As of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, Viad had liabilities of $343,000 and $475,000, respectively, related to restricted stock unit and PBRS unit liability awards. A portion of the 2009 PBRS unit awards vested effective December 31, 2009 and cash payouts of $35,000 and $52,000 were distributed in January 2012 and January 2011, respectively. Similarly, a portion of the 2009 restricted stock unit awards vested in February 2012 and cash payouts of $257,000 were distributed in February 2012.

As of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, Viad had liabilities of $1.4 million and $714,000, respectively, related to PUP awards. There were no PUP awards which vested during the six months ended June 30, 2012 or 2011. Furthermore, there were no cash settlements of PUP awards during the six months ended June 30, 2012 or 2011.

Stock Options. The following table summarizes stock option activity:

	Shares			Weighted- Average Exercise  Price		Options Exercisable
Options outstanding at January 1, 2012		584,201		$	23.32		396,688
Exercised		(4,562	)		19.57
Forfeited or expired		(191,881	)		26.18
Options outstanding at June 30, 2012		387,758			21.95		293,905

The total unrecognized cost related to non-vested stock option awards was $384,000 as of June 30, 2012, which Viad expects to recognize in the consolidated financial statements over a weighted-average period of approximately one year. No stock options were granted during the six months ended June 30, 2012.

In addition to the above, Viad had stock options outstanding which were granted to employees of MoneyGram International, Inc. (“MoneyGram”) prior to the spin-off of that company in 2004. As of June 30, 2012, there were 2,402 of such options both outstanding and exercisable at an exercise price of $19.57. The weighted-average remaining contractual life of these options was less than one year. No options were exercised by MoneyGram participants during the six months ended June 30, 2012.

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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets [Abstract]

Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill

	Marketing & Events U.S.		Marketing & Events International		Travel & Recreation Group		Total
			(in thousands)
Balance at January 1, 2012	$	62,686	$	22,198	$	48,810	$	133,694
Business acquisition		—		—		1,890		1,890
Foreign currency translation adjustments		—		150		159		309
Balance at June 30, 2012	$	62,686	$	22,348	$	50,859	$	135,893

Summary of other intangible assets

	Gross  Carrying Value		Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Value
	(in thousands)
Amortized intangible assets:
Contracts and customer relationships	$	3,556	$	(2,034	)	$	1,522
Other		937		(59	)		878
		4,493		(2,093	)		2,400
Unamortized intangible assets:
Business licenses		460		—			460
Total	$	4,953	$	(2,093	)	$	2,860

A summary of other intangible assets as of December 31, 2011 is presented below:

	Gross Carrying Value		Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Value
	(in thousands)
Amortized intangible assets:
Contracts and customer relationships	$	3,122	$	(1,736	)	$	1,386
Other		68		(30	)		38
		3,190		(1,766	)		1,424
Unamortized intangible assets:
Business licenses		460		—			460
Total	$	3,650	$	(1,766	)	$	1,884

Estimated amortization expense related to amortized intangible assets

	(in thousands)
2012	$	375
2013	$	707
2014	$	422
2015	$	251
2016	$	195
2017 and thereafter	$	450

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Segment Information (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Segment Information [Abstract]

Reconciliation of income statement items from reportable segments

	Three months ended June 30,						Six months ended June,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
	(in thousands)
Revenues:
Marketing & Events Group:
U.S.	$	165,472		$	150,170		$	372,346		$	381,865
International		54,659			66,973			112,437			120,927
Intersegment eliminations		(3,190	)		(2,408	)		(5,798	)		(3,719	)
		216,941			214,735			478,985			499,073
Travel & Recreation Group		29,509			23,957			36,237			29,717
	$	246,450		$	238,692		$	515,222		$	528,790
Segment operating income (loss):
Marketing & Events Group:
U.S.	$	5,572		$	205		$	12,820		$	18,139
International		2,348			6,650			6,205			10,435
		7,920			6,855			19,025			28,574
Travel & Recreation Group		2,578			3,007			(2,994	)		(1,453	)
		10,498			9,862			16,031			27,121
Corporate activities		(2,187	)		(1,576	)		(3,964	)		(2,847	)
		8,311			8,286			12,067			24,274
Interest income		123			176			292			390
Interest expense		(302	)		(380	)		(660	)		(792	)
Restructuring charges:
Marketing & Events U.S.		(484	)		(1,206	)		(2,487	)		(1,475	)
Marketing & Events International		(181	)		—			(403	)		—
Corporate		(13	)		—			(13	)		—
Income before income taxes	$	7,454		$	6,876		$	8,796		$	22,397

Reconciliation of assets from reportable segments

	June 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
	(in thousands)
Assets:
Marketing & Events U.S.	$	242,633	$	213,843
Marketing & Events International		95,201		96,996
Travel & Recreation Group		214,417		194,278
Corporate and other		105,843		112,711
	$	658,094	$	617,828

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Other Investment and Assets (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Other Investments and Assets [Abstract]
Cash surrender value of life insurance	$ 18,109	$ 18,812
Workers' compensation insurance security deposits	4,651	4,658
Other	7,369	7,581
Total other investment and assets	$ 30,129	$ 31,051

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Restructuring Charges (Details Textual) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Restructuring Charges (Textual) [Abstract]
Restructuring charges	$ 678	$ 1,206	$ 2,903	$ 1,475
Marketing & Events Group Consolidation [Member]
Restructuring Charges (Textual) [Abstract]
Restructuring charges			$ 2,900

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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 78,024	$ 100,376
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,290 and $1,072, respectively	86,312	63,583
Inventories	48,990	35,825
Deferred income taxes	21,622	24,200
Other current assets	23,629	14,647
Total current assets	258,577	238,631
Property and equipment, net	193,549	173,813
Other investments and assets	30,129	31,051
Deferred income taxes	37,086	38,755
Goodwill	135,893	133,694
Other intangible assets, net	2,860	1,884
Total Assets	658,094	617,828
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	67,234	51,448
Other current liabilities	112,104	97,331
Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	1,578	2,018
Total current liabilities	180,916	150,797
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations	990	1,221
Pension and postretirement benefits	35,531	35,419
Other deferred items and liabilities	46,468	44,212
Total liabilities	263,905	231,649
Commitments and contingencies (Note 16)
Viad Corp stockholders' equity:
Common stock, $1.50 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized, 24,934,981 shares issued	37,402	37,402
Additional capital	592,233	599,188
Retained deficit	(7,763)	(13,256)
Unearned employee benefits and other	(2,300)	(2,951)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized gains on investments	273	222
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments	35,644	34,648
Unrecognized net actuarial loss and prior service credit	(12,972)	(12,977)
Common stock in treasury, at cost, 4,673,952 and 4,790,920 shares, respectively	(256,150)	(264,382)
Total Viad Corp stockholders' equity	386,367	377,894
Noncontrolling interest	7,822	8,285
Total stockholders' equity	394,189	386,179
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	$ 658,094	$ 617,828

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Share Based Compensation (Details 3) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012
Share-Based Compensation [Abstract]
Options outstanding at January 1, 2012, Shares	584,201
Options outstanding at January 1, 2012, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 23.32
Options outstanding at January 1, 2012, Options Exercisable	396,688
Options outstanding at June 30, 2012, Options Exercisable	293,905
Exercised, Shares	(4,562)
Exercised, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 19.57
Shares Forfeited or Expired	(191,881)
Weighted Average Exercise Price Forfeited	$ 26.18
Options outstanding at June 30, 2012, Shares	387,758
Options outstanding at June 30, 2012, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 21.95

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$ 6,655	$ 13,909
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	15,000	14,293
Deferred income taxes	3,828	1,808
Income from discontinued operations	(639)
Restructuring charges	2,903	1,475
Gains on disposition of property and other assets	(129)	(8)
Share-based compensation expense	2,854	2,293
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation arrangements	(269)	(54)
Other non-cash items, net	2,566	2,411
Change in operating assets and liabilities (excluding the impact of acquisitions):
Receivables	(23,267)	(43,590)
Inventories	(13,139)	8,538
Accounts payable	17,098	14,334
Restructuring liabilities	(1,938)	(2,377)
Accrued compensation	(4,091)	7,267
Customer deposits	15,006	(7,390)
Income taxes payable	107	3,141
Other assets and liabilities, net	(5,560)	(10,083)
Net cash provided by operating activities	16,985	5,967
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(14,088)	(12,795)
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired	(23,546)	(25,800)
Proceeds from dispositions of property and other assets	168	264
Proceeds from sale of land	1,041
Net cash used in investing activities	(36,425)	(38,331)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments on debt and capital lease obligations	(1,444)	(5,631)
Dividends paid on common stock	(1,623)	(1,630)
Debt issuance costs		(1,001)
Common stock purchased for treasury	(1,000)	(679)
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation arrangements	269	54
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	89	163
Net cash used in financing activities	(3,709)	(8,724)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	797	2,595
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(22,352)	(38,493)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year	100,376	145,841
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	78,024	107,348
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information
Cash paid for income taxes	5,103	5,541
Cash paid for interest	511	490
Equipment acquired under capital leases	$ 363	$ 897

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Accrued Liabilities and Other (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Continuing operations:
Self-insured liability accrual	$ 14,352	$ 14,403
Accrued compensation	5,868	5,538
Accrued restructuring	5,749	4,647
Foreign deferred tax liability	1,095	1,219
Other	6,820	5,900
Total Continuing operations	33,884	31,707
Discontinued operations:
Self-insured liability accrual	5,691	5,351
Environmental remediation liabilities	4,769	4,999
Accrued income taxes	1,038	1,022
Other	1,086	1,133
Total Discontinued operations	12,584	12,505
Total other deferred items and liabilities	$ 46,468	$ 44,212

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Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]

Fair value information related to assets

			Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2012 Using
Description	June 30, 2012		Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobserved Inputs (Level 3)
			(in thousands)
Money market funds	$	1,170	$	1,170	$	—	$	—
Other mutual funds		1,300		1,300		—		—
Total	$	2,470	$	2,470	$	—	$	—

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Income Per Share (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Numerator:
Net income attributable to Viad	$ 6,090	$ 4,485	$ 7,117	$ 14,272
Less: Allocation to non-vested shares	(163)	(111)	(194)	(370)
Net income allocated to Viad common stockholders	5,927	4,374	6,923	13,902
Denominator:
Weighted-average outstanding common shares	19,716	19,816	19,680	19,797
Net income attributable to Viad common stockholders	$ 0.30	$ 0.22	$ 0.35	$ 0.70
Numerator:
Net income attributable to Viad	$ 6,090	$ 4,485	$ 7,117	$ 14,272
Denominator:
Weighted-average outstanding common shares	19,716	19,816	19,680	19,797
Additional dilutive shares related to share- based compensation	245	305	270	305
Weighted-average outstanding and potentially dilutive common shares	19,961	20,121	19,950	20,102
Net income attributable to Viad common stockholders	$ 0.30	$ 0.22	$ 0.35	$ 0.70

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Litigation, Claims, Contingencies and Other

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Litigation, Claims, Contingencies and Other [Abstract]

Litigation, Claims, Contingencies and Other

Note 16. Litigation, Claims, Contingencies and Other

Viad and certain of its subsidiaries are plaintiffs or defendants to various actions, proceedings and pending claims, some of which involve, or may involve, compensatory, punitive or other damages. Litigation is subject to many uncertainties and it is possible that some of the legal actions, proceedings or claims could be decided against Viad. Although the amount of liability as of June 30, 2012, with respect to certain of these matters is not ascertainable, Viad believes that any resulting liability, after taking into consideration amounts already provided for, including insurance coverage, will not have a material impact on the Company’s business, financial position or results of operations.

Viad is subject to various U.S. federal, state and foreign laws and regulations governing the prevention of pollution and the protection of the environment in the jurisdictions in which Viad has or had operations. If the Company has failed to comply with these environmental laws and regulations, civil and criminal penalties could be imposed and Viad could become subject to regulatory enforcement actions in the form of injunctions and cease and desist orders. As is the case with many companies, Viad also faces exposure to actual or potential claims and lawsuits involving environmental matters relating to its past operations. Although it is a party to certain environmental disputes, Viad believes that any resulting liabilities, after taking into consideration amounts already provided for, including insurance coverage, will not have a material effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations. As of June 30, 2012, there was a remaining environmental remediation liability of $5.4 million related to previously sold operations of which $643,000 was included in the consolidated balance sheets under the caption “Other current liabilities” and $4.8 million under the caption “Other deferred items and liabilities.”

As of June 30, 2012, Viad had certain obligations under guarantees to third parties on behalf of its subsidiaries. These guarantees are not subject to liability recognition in the consolidated financial statements and relate to leased facilities entered into by Viad’s subsidiary operations. The Company would generally be required to make payments to the respective third parties under these guarantees in the event that the related subsidiary could not meet its own payment obligations. The maximum potential amount of future payments that Viad would be required to make under all guarantees existing as of June 30, 2012 would be $24.8 million. These guarantees relate to leased facilities expiring through October 2017. There are no recourse provisions that would enable Viad to recover from third parties any payments made under the guarantees. Furthermore, there are no collateral or similar arrangements whereby Viad could recover payments.

Viad’s businesses contribute to various multi-employer pension plans based on obligations arising under collective bargaining agreements covering its union-represented employees. Based upon the information available to Viad from plan administrators, management believes that several of these multi-employer plans are underfunded. The Pension Protection Act of 2006 requires pension plans underfunded at certain levels to reduce, over defined time periods, the underfunded status. In addition, under current laws, the termination of a plan, or a voluntary withdrawal from a plan by Viad, or a shrinking contribution base to a plan as a result of the insolvency or withdrawal of other contributing employers to such plan, would require Viad to make payments to such plan for its proportionate share of the plan’s unfunded vested liabilities. As of June 30, 2012, the amount of additional funding, if any, that Viad would be required to make related to multi-employer pension plans is not ascertainable.

Glacier Park operates the concession portion of its business under a concession contract with the U.S. National Park Service (the “Park Service”) for Glacier National Park. Glacier Park’s original 25-year concession contract with the Park Service that was to expire on December 31, 2005, has been extended for seven one-year periods and now expires on December 31, 2012. The Park Service, in its sole discretion, may continue extending Glacier Park’s concession contract in one-year increments beyond 2012. When this contract expires, Glacier Park will have the opportunity to bid on a new concession contract. If Glacier Park does secure a new contract, possible terms would be for 10, 15 or 20 years. Glacier Park generated approximately 45 percent of its 2011 revenue through its concession contract for services provided within Glacier National Park. If a new concessionaire is selected by the Park Service, Glacier Park’s remaining business would consist of its operations at Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta, Canada; East Glacier, Montana; Whitefish, Montana and St. Mary, Montana. In such a circumstance, Glacier Park would be entitled to an amount equal to its “possessory interest,” which generally means the value of the structures acquired or constructed, fixtures installed and improvements made to the concession property at Glacier National Park during the term of the concession contract. Glacier Park owns Glacier Park Lodge in East Glacier, Montana; Grouse Mountain Lodge in Whitefish, Montana and St. Mary Lodge & Resort in St. Mary, Montana. Glacier Park also owns the Prince of Wales Hotel in Waterton Lakes National Park, which is operated under a 42-year ground lease with the Canadian government running through January 31, 2052. Glacier Park generated 19 percent of Travel & Recreation Group’s full year 2011 segment operating income.

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Income Per Share (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Income Per Share [Abstract]

Reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of basic and diluted per share

	Three months ended June 30,						Six months ended June 30,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
	(in thousands, except per share data)
Basic net income per share
Numerator:
Net income attributable to Viad	$	6,090		$	4,485		$	7,117		$	14,272
Less: Allocation to non-vested shares		(163	)		(111	)		(194	)		(370	)
Net income allocated to Viad common stockholders	$	5,927		$	4,374		$	6,923		$	13,902
Denominator:
Weighted-average outstanding common shares		19,716			19,816			19,680			19,797
Net income attributable to Viad common stockholders	$	0.30		$	0.22		$	0.35		$	0.70
Diluted net income per share
Numerator:
Net income attributable to Viad	$	6,090		$	4,485		$	7,117		$	14,272
Denominator:
Weighted-average outstanding common shares		19,716			19,816			19,680			19,797
Additional dilutive shares related to share-based compensation		245			305			270			305
Weighted-average outstanding and potentially dilutive shares		19,961			20,121			19,950			20,102
Net income attributable to Viad common stockholders (1)	$	0.30		$	0.22		$	0.35		$	0.70

⁽¹⁾ Diluted income per share cannot exceed basic income per share.

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Discontinued Operations

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Discontinued Operations [Abstract]

Discontinued Operations

Note 18. Discontinued Operations

In June 2012, Viad recorded income from discontinued operations of $639,000 related to the sale of land associated with previously sold operations.

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Income Taxes (Details Textual) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Taxes (Textual) [Abstract]
Gross deferred tax assets	$ 68,700,000	$ 70,700,000
Valuation allowance related to deferred tax assets	394,000	356,000
Accrued gross liabilities	636,000	636,000
Accrued interest and penalties for discontinued operations	402,000	386,000
Liabilities associated with uncertain tax positions	$ 1,000,000	$ 1,000,000
Period of unrecognized tax benefits not expected to be recognized	12 months

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Basis of Preparation and Principles of Consolidation

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Basis of Preparation and Principles of Consolidation [Abstract]

Basis of Preparation and Principles of Consolidation

Note 1. Basis of Preparation and Principles of Consolidation

The accompanying unaudited, condensed consolidated financial statements of Viad Corp (“Viad” or the “Company”) have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the six months ended June 30, 2012 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2012.

For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and related footnotes for the year ended December 31, 2011, included in the Company’s Form 10-K (File No. 001-11015), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 9, 2012.

The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Viad and all of its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany account balances and transactions between Viad and its subsidiaries have been eliminated in consolidation. Viad’s reporting segments consist of Marketing & Events U.S., Marketing & Events International and the Travel & Recreation Group.

The Marketing & Events Group, comprised of Global Experience Specialists, Inc. and affiliates (“GES”), specializes in all aspects of the design, planning and production of face-to-face events, immersive environments and brand-based experiences for clients, including show organizers, corporate brand marketers and retail shopping centers. In addition, the Marketing & Events Group provides a variety of immersive, entertaining attractions and brand-based experiences, sponsored events, mobile marketing and other branded entertainment and face-to-face marketing solutions for clients and venues, including shopping malls, movie studios, museums, leading consumer brands and casinos.

The Travel & Recreation Group segment consists of Brewster Inc. (“Brewster”), Glacier Park, Inc. (“Glacier Park”) and Alaskan Park Properties, Inc. (“Alaska Denali Travel”).

Brewster provides tourism services in the Canadian Rockies in Alberta and in other parts of Western Canada. Brewster’s operations include the Banff Gondola, Columbia Icefield Glacier Adventure, motorcoach services, charter and sightseeing services, tour boat operations, inbound package tour operations and hotel operations.

Glacier Park operates five lodges, three motor inns and one four-season resort hotel and provides food and beverage operations, retail operations and tour and transportation services in and around Glacier National Park in Montana and Waterton Lakes National Park in Alberta, Canada. Glacier Park is an 80 percent owned subsidiary of Viad.

In September 2011, Alaska Denali Travel, Viad’s wholly-owned subsidiary, acquired Denali Backcountry Lodge and Denali Cabins. Denali Backcountry Lodge is a 42-guest room lodge located within Denali National Park and Preserve in Alaska and Denali Cabins are 46 guest cabins located near the entrance to Denali National Park and Preserve. In addition to lodging, Alaska Denali Travel also provides food and beverage operations and package tour and transportation services in and around Denali National Park and Preserve.

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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract]
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 1,290	$ 1,072
Common stock, par value	$ 1.50	$ 1.50
Common stock, shares authorized	200,000,000	200,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	24,934,981	24,934,981
Treasury stock, shares	4,673,952	4,790,920

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Fair Value Measurements

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]

Fair Value Measurements

Note 11. Fair Value Measurements

The fair value of an asset or liability is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The fair value guidance requires an entity to maximize the use of quoted prices and other observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value, and also establishes a fair value hierarchy which prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value as follows:

Level 1	–	Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2	–	Observable inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.
Level 3	–	Unobservable inputs to the valuation methodology that are significant to the measurement of fair value.

Viad measures its money market mutual funds and certain other mutual fund investments at fair value on a recurring basis using Level 1 inputs. The fair value information related to these assets is summarized in the following table:

			Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2012 Using
Description	June 30, 2012		Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobserved Inputs (Level 3)
			(in thousands)
Money market funds	$	1,170	$	1,170	$	—	$	—
Other mutual funds		1,300		1,300		—		—
Total	$	2,470	$	2,470	$	—	$	—

As of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, Viad had investments in money market mutual funds of $1.2 million and $20.9 million, respectively, which are included in the consolidated balance sheets under the caption “Cash and cash equivalents.” These investments were classified as available-for-sale and were recorded at fair value. There have been no realized or unrealized gains or losses related to these investments and the Company has not experienced any redemption restrictions with respect to any of the money market mutual funds.

As of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, Viad had investments in other mutual funds of $1.3 million and $1.4 million, respectively, which are classified in the consolidated balance sheets under the caption “Other investments and assets.” These investments were classified as available-for-sale and were recorded at fair value. As of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, there were unrealized gains on the investments of $447,000 ($273,000 after-tax) and $366,000 ($222,000 after-tax), respectively, which were included in the consolidated balance sheets under the caption “Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).”

The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, receivables and accounts payable approximate fair value due to the short-term maturities of these instruments. The estimated fair value of debt obligations is disclosed in Note 9.

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Document and Entity Information	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jul. 31, 2012
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	VIAD CORP
Entity Central Index Key	0000884219
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Jun. 30, 2012
Amendment Flag	false
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2012
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		20,258,904

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Income Per Share

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Income Per Share [Abstract]

Income Per Share

Note 12. Income Per Share

The following is a reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of basic and diluted per share computations for net income attributable to Viad:

	Three months ended June 30,						Six months ended June 30,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
	(in thousands, except per share data)
Basic net income per share
Numerator:
Net income attributable to Viad	$	6,090		$	4,485		$	7,117		$	14,272
Less: Allocation to non-vested shares		(163	)		(111	)		(194	)		(370	)
Net income allocated to Viad common stockholders	$	5,927		$	4,374		$	6,923		$	13,902
Denominator:
Weighted-average outstanding common shares		19,716			19,816			19,680			19,797
Net income attributable to Viad common stockholders	$	0.30		$	0.22		$	0.35		$	0.70
Diluted net income per share
Numerator:
Net income attributable to Viad	$	6,090		$	4,485		$	7,117		$	14,272
Denominator:
Weighted-average outstanding common shares		19,716			19,816			19,680			19,797
Additional dilutive shares related to share-based compensation		245			305			270			305
Weighted-average outstanding and potentially dilutive shares		19,961			20,121			19,950			20,102
Net income attributable to Viad common stockholders (1)	$	0.30		$	0.22		$	0.35		$	0.70

⁽¹⁾ Diluted income per share cannot exceed basic income per share.

Options to purchase 390,000 and 330,000 shares of common stock were outstanding during the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, but were not included in the computation of dilutive shares outstanding because the effect would be anti-dilutive. Additionally, 245,000 and 305,000 share-based compensation awards were considered dilutive and included in the computation of diluted income per share during the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. During the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, 270,000 and 305,000 share-based compensation awards were considered dilutive and included in the computation of diluted income per share, respectively.

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Revenues:
Convention and event services	$ 170,195	$ 174,319	$ 386,083	$ 408,806
Exhibits and environments	46,746	40,416	92,902	90,267
Travel and recreation services	29,509	23,957	36,237	29,717
Total revenues	246,450	238,692	515,222	528,790
Costs and expenses:
Costs of services	192,844	190,238	414,953	415,037
Costs of products sold	43,108	38,592	84,238	86,632
Corporate activities	2,187	1,576	3,964	2,847
Interest income	(123)	(176)	(292)	(390)
Interest expense	302	380	660	792
Restructuring charges	678	1,206	2,903	1,475
Total costs and expenses	238,996	231,816	506,426	506,393
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	7,454	6,876	8,796	22,397
Income tax expense	2,253	2,588	2,780	8,488
Income from continuing operations	5,201	4,288	6,016	13,909
Income from discontinued operations	639		639
Net income	5,840	4,288	6,655	13,909
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	250	197	462	363
Net income attributable to Viad	6,090	4,485	7,117	14,272
Diluted income per common share
Income from continuing operations attributable to Viad common stockholders	$ 0.27	$ 0.22	$ 0.32	$ 0.70
Income from discontinued operations attributable to Viad common stockholders	$ 0.03		$ 0.03
Net income attributable to Viad common stockholders	$ 0.30	$ 0.22	$ 0.35	$ 0.70
Weighted-average outstanding and potentially dilutive common shares	19,961	20,121	19,950	20,102
Basic income per common share
Income from continuing operations attributable to Viad common stockholders	$ 0.27	$ 0.22	$ 0.32	$ 0.70
Income from discontinued operations attributable to Viad common stockholders	$ 0.03		$ 0.03
Net income attributable to Viad common stockholders	$ 0.30	$ 0.22	$ 0.35	$ 0.70
Weighted-average outstanding common shares	19,716	19,816	19,680	19,797
Dividends declared per common share	$ 0.04	$ 0.04	$ 0.08	$ 0.08
Amounts attributable to Viad common stockholders
Income from continuing operations	5,451	4,485	6,478	14,272
Income from discontinued operations	639		639
Net income attributable to Viad	$ 6,090	$ 4,485	$ 7,117	$ 14,272

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Other Investments and Assets

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Other Investments and Assets [Abstract]

Other Investments and Assets

Note 6. Other Investments and Assets

Other investments and assets consisted of the following:

	June 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
	(in thousands)
Cash surrender value of life insurance	$	18,109	$	18,812
Workers’ compensation insurance security deposits		4,651		4,658
Other		7,369		7,581
Total other investments and assets	$	30,129	$	31,051

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Property and Equipment

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Property and Equipment [Abstract]

Property and Equipment

Note 5. Property and Equipment

Property and equipment consisted of the following:

	June 30, 2012			December 31, 2011
	(in thousands)
Land and land interests	$	25,871		$	18,134
Buildings and leasehold improvements		126,431			109,077
Equipment and other		316,636			310,186
		468,938			437,397
Accumulated depreciation		(275,389	)		(263,584	)
Property and equipment, net	$	193,549		$	173,813

Depreciation expense for the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 was $7.9 million and $7.1 million, respectively, and for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 was $14.7 million and $13.9 million, respectively.

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Segment Information

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Segment Information [Abstract]

Segment Information

Note 17. Segment Information

Viad measures profit and performance of its operations on the basis of segment operating income which excludes restructuring charges and recoveries and impairment losses 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. Disclosures regarding Viad’s reportable segments with reconciliations to consolidated totals are as follows:

	Three months ended June 30,						Six months ended June,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
	(in thousands)
Revenues:
Marketing & Events Group:
U.S.	$	165,472		$	150,170		$	372,346		$	381,865
International		54,659			66,973			112,437			120,927
Intersegment eliminations		(3,190	)		(2,408	)		(5,798	)		(3,719	)
		216,941			214,735			478,985			499,073
Travel & Recreation Group		29,509			23,957			36,237			29,717
	$	246,450		$	238,692		$	515,222		$	528,790
Segment operating income (loss):
Marketing & Events Group:
U.S.	$	5,572		$	205		$	12,820		$	18,139
International		2,348			6,650			6,205			10,435
		7,920			6,855			19,025			28,574
Travel & Recreation Group		2,578			3,007			(2,994	)		(1,453	)
		10,498			9,862			16,031			27,121
Corporate activities		(2,187	)		(1,576	)		(3,964	)		(2,847	)
		8,311			8,286			12,067			24,274
Interest income		123			176			292			390
Interest expense		(302	)		(380	)		(660	)		(792	)
Restructuring charges:
Marketing & Events U.S.		(484	)		(1,206	)		(2,487	)		(1,475	)
Marketing & Events International		(181	)		—			(403	)		—
Corporate		(13	)		—			(13	)		—
Income before income taxes	$	7,454		$	6,876		$	8,796		$	22,397

	June 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
	(in thousands)
Assets:
Marketing & Events U.S.	$	242,633	$	213,843
Marketing & Events International		95,201		96,996
Travel & Recreation Group		214,417		194,278
Corporate and other		105,843		112,711
	$	658,094	$	617,828

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Income Taxes

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Income Taxes [Abstract]

Income Taxes

Note 13. Income Taxes

The following represents a reconciliation of income tax expense and the amount that would be computed using the statutory federal income tax rates for the six months ended June 30:

	2012					2011
	(in thousands)
Computed income tax expense at statutory federal income tax rate of 35%	$	3,079		35.0	%	$	7,839	35.0	%
State income taxes, net of federal provision		158		1.8	%		563	2.5	%
Change in valuation allowance		33		0.4	%		—	0.0	%
Nontaxable income items		(373	)	(4.2	%)		—	0.0	%
Other, net		(117	)	(1.4	%)		86	0.4	%
Income tax expense	$	2,780		31.6	%	$	8,488	37.9	%

Viad is required to estimate and record provisions for income taxes in each of the jurisdictions in which the Company operates. Accordingly, the Company must estimate its actual current income tax liability and assess temporary differences arising from the treatment of items for tax purposes as compared to the treatment for accounting purposes. These differences result in deferred tax assets and liabilities which are included in Viad’s consolidated balance sheets. As of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, Viad had gross deferred tax assets of $68.7 million and $70.7 million, respectively. These deferred tax assets reflect the expected future tax benefits to be realized upon reversal of deductible temporary differences and the utilization of net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards.

The Company must assess the likelihood that deferred tax assets will be recovered from future taxable income and to the extent that recovery is not likely, a valuation allowance must be established. The Company uses significant judgment in forming a conclusion regarding the recoverability of its deferred tax assets and evaluates the available positive and negative evidence to determine whether it is more-likely-than-not that its deferred tax assets will be realized in the future. The Company considered all available positive and negative evidence regarding the future recoverability of its deferred tax assets, including the Company’s recent operating history and projected taxable income, taxpaying history and future reversals of deferred tax liabilities. Furthermore, Viad also considered the fact that goodwill impairment losses are not tax deductible and thus did not contribute to tax losses. As of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, Viad had a valuation allowance of $394,000 and $356,000, respectively, related to certain state and foreign deferred tax assets. With respect to all other deferred tax assets, management believes that recovery from future taxable income is more-likely-than-not.

As noted above, Viad uses considerable judgment in forming a conclusion regarding the recoverability of its deferred tax assets. As a result, there are inherent uncertainties regarding the ultimate realization of these assets, which is primarily dependent upon Viad’s ability to generate sufficient taxable income in future periods. In future periods, it is reasonably possible that the relative weight of positive and negative evidence regarding the recoverability of Viad’s deferred tax assets may change, which could result in a material increase in the Company’s valuation allowance. If such an increase in the valuation allowance were to occur, it would result in increased income tax expense in the period the assessment was made.

Viad had accrued gross liabilities associated with uncertain tax positions for discontinued operations of $636,000 as of both June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011. In addition, as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, Viad had accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions for discontinued operations of $402,000 and $386,000, respectively. Future tax resolutions or settlements that may occur related to these uncertain tax positions would be recorded through discontinued operations (net of federal tax effects, if applicable). Viad does not expect any of the unrecognized tax benefits to be recognized during the next 12 months. As of both June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, liabilities associated with uncertain tax positions (including interest and penalties) of $1.0 million were classified as non-current liabilities.

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Debt

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Debt [Abstract]

Debt

Note 9. Debt

On May 18, 2011, Viad entered into an amended and restated revolving credit agreement (the “Credit Facility”). The Credit Facility provides for a $130 million revolving line of credit, which may be increased up to an additional $50 million under certain circumstances. The term of the Credit Facility is five years (expiring on May 18, 2016) and borrowings are to be used for general corporate purposes (including permitted acquisitions) and to support up to $50 million of letters of credit. The lenders have a first perfected security interest in all of the personal property of Viad and GES, including 65 percent of the capital stock of top-tier foreign subsidiaries. In April 2011, Viad paid off its outstanding borrowing under the previous credit facility of $4.2 million and as of June 30, 2012, Viad’s total debt of $2.6 million consisted entirely of capital lease obligations. As of June 30, 2012, Viad had $125.4 million of capacity remaining under the Credit Facility reflecting outstanding letters of credit of $4.6 million.

Borrowings under the Credit Facility (of which GES is a guarantor) are indexed to the prime rate or the London Interbank Offered Rate, plus appropriate spreads tied to Viad’s leverage ratio. Commitment fees and letters of credit fees are also tied to Viad’s leverage ratio. The fees on the unused portion of the Credit Facility are currently 0.35 percent annually.

Financial covenants include a fixed-charge coverage ratio of not less than 2.25 to 1 (2.50 to 1 after the fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2012) and a leverage ratio of not greater than 2.50 to 1. Additionally, Viad must maintain a consolidated minimum cash and cash equivalents balance of $50 million. As of June 30, 2012, the fixed-charge coverage and leverage ratios were 2.48 to 1 and 0.37 to 1, respectively. The terms of the Credit Facility allow Viad to pay up to $10 million in dividends in the aggregate in any calendar year and also allow the Company to purchase up to $10 million in any calendar year of the Company’s common stock. Significant other covenants include limitations on: investments, additional indebtedness, sales/leases of assets, acquisitions, consolidations or mergers and liens on property. As of June 30, 2012, Viad was in compliance with all covenants.

The estimated fair value of total debt was $2.4 million and $3.0 million as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively. The fair value of debt was estimated by discounting the future cash flows using rates currently available for debt of similar terms and maturity.

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Debt (Details Textual) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended								1 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Apr. 28, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012 Maximum [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Maximum [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Minimum [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Minimum [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Top Tier Foreign Subsidiaries [Member]	May 18, 2011 Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt (Additional Textual) [Abstract]
Credit Facility									$ 130
Additional Credit Facility									50
Credit Facility, Period									5 years
Credit Facility expiring									May 18, 2016
Letters of credit									50
Percentage of capital stock of foreign subsidiaries								65.00%
Debt covenant coverage ratio				1	1	2.50	2.25
Fixed Charge, Coverage Ratio					1		2.48
Debt covenant leverage ratio					2.50		1
Leverage ratio					0.37		1
Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Repayment of outstanding borrowings			4.2
Total debt	2.6
Credit Facility	125.4
Outstanding letters of credit	4.6
The fees on the unused portion of the Credit Facility	0.35%
Minimum cash and cash equivalents balance	50
Estimated fair value of total debt	2.4	3.0
Maximum dividend amount allows to pay under financial covenants	10
Maximum purchase amount of common stock allows to pay under financial covenants	$ 10

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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets [Abstract]

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Note 7. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the six months ended June 30, 2012 were as follows:

	Marketing & Events U.S.		Marketing & Events International		Travel & Recreation Group		Total
			(in thousands)
Balance at January 1, 2012	$	62,686	$	22,198	$	48,810	$	133,694
Business acquisition		—		—		1,890		1,890
Foreign currency translation adjustments		—		150		159		309
Balance at June 30, 2012	$	62,686	$	22,348	$	50,859	$	135,893

A summary of other intangible assets as of June 30, 2012 is presented below:

	Gross  Carrying Value		Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Value
	(in thousands)
Amortized intangible assets:
Contracts and customer relationships	$	3,556	$	(2,034	)	$	1,522
Other		937		(59	)		878
		4,493		(2,093	)		2,400
Unamortized intangible assets:
Business licenses		460		—			460
Total	$	4,953	$	(2,093	)	$	2,860

A summary of other intangible assets as of December 31, 2011 is presented below:

	Gross Carrying Value		Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Value
	(in thousands)
Amortized intangible assets:
Contracts and customer relationships	$	3,122	$	(1,736	)	$	1,386
Other		68		(30	)		38
		3,190		(1,766	)		1,424
Unamortized intangible assets:
Business licenses		460		—			460
Total	$	3,650	$	(1,766	)	$	1,884

Intangible asset amortization expense for the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 was $186,000 and $188,000, respectively, and $321,000 and $383,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Estimated amortization expense related to amortized intangible assets for future periods is expected to be as follows:

	(in thousands)
2012	$	375
2013	$	707
2014	$	422
2015	$	251
2016	$	195
2017 and thereafter	$	450

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Accrued Liabilities and Other

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Accrued Liabilities and Other [Abstract]

Accrued Liabilities and Other

Note 8. Accrued Liabilities and Other

Other current liabilities consisted of the following:

	June 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
	(in thousands)
Continuing operations:
Customer deposits	$	64,252	$	49,182
Accrued compensation		18,998		22,587
Self-insured liability accrual		6,678		6,697
Accrued employee benefit costs		3,894		3,730
Accrued sales and use taxes		2,335		1,668
Accrued restructuring		2,144		2,303
Accrued dividends		833		827
Accrued foreign income taxes		449		234
Other		11,100		8,185
		110,683		95,413
Discontinued operations:
Environmental remediation liabilities		643		755
Self-insured liability accrual		304		639
Other		474		524
		1,421		1,918
Total other current liabilities	$	112,104	$	97,331

Other deferred items and liabilities consisted of the following:

	June 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
	(in thousands)
Continuing operations:
Self-insured liability accrual	$	14,352	$	14,403
Accrued compensation		5,868		5,538
Accrued restructuring		5,749		4,647
Foreign deferred tax liability		1,095		1,219
Other		6,820		5,900
		33,884		31,707
Discontinued operations:
Self-insured liability accrual		5,691		5,351
Environmental remediation liabilities		4,769		4,999
Accrued income taxes		1,038		1,022
Other		1,086		1,133
		12,584		12,505
Total other deferred items and liabilities	$	46,468	$	44,212

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Stockholders' Equity

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]

Stockholders' Equity

Note 10. Stockholders’ Equity

The following represents a reconciliation of the carrying amounts of stockholders’ equity attributable to Viad and the noncontrolling interest for the six months ended June 30, 2012:

	Total Viad Stockholders’ Equity			Noncontrolling Interest			Total Stockholders’ Equity
				(in thousands)
Balance at January 1, 2012	$	377,894		$	8,285		$	386,179
Net income (loss)		7,117			(462	)		6,655
Dividends on common stock		(1,623	)		—			(1,623	)
Common stock purchased for treasury		(1,000	)		—			(1,000	)
Employee benefit plans		2,279			—			2,279
Unrealized foreign currency translation adjustment		996			—			996
Unrealized gain on investments		51			—			51
Prior service credit and net actuarial loss		5			—			5
ESOP allocation adjustment		650			—			650
Other		(2	)		(1	)		(3	)
Balance at June 30, 2012	$	386,367		$	7,822		$	394,189

The following represents a reconciliation of the carrying amounts of stockholders’ equity attributable to Viad and the noncontrolling interest for the six months ended June 30, 2011:

	Total Viad Stockholders’ Equity			Noncontrolling Interest			Total Stockholders’ Equity
				(in thousands)
Balance at January 1, 2011	$	378,959		$	7,752		$	386,711
Net income (loss)		14,272			(363	)		13,909
Dividends on common stock		(1,630	)		—			(1,630	)
Common stock purchased for treasury		(679	)		—			(679	)
Employee benefit plans		1,931			—			1,931
Unrealized foreign currency translation adjustment		5,612			—			5,612
Unrealized gain on investments		61			—			61
Prior service credit and net actuarial loss		13			—			13
ESOP allocation adjustment		620			—			620
Other		9			—			9
Balance at June 30, 2011	$	399,168		$	7,389		$	406,557

Viad has announced its intent to repurchase shares of the Company’s common stock from time to time at prevailing market prices. No shares were repurchased during the six months ended June 30, 2012 or 2011. As of June 30, 2012, 53,621 shares remain available for repurchase under the announced authorization. Additionally, during the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, the Company repurchased 50,894 shares for $1.0 million and 28,627 shares for $679,000, respectively, related to tax withholding requirements on share-based awards.

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Fair Value Measurements (Details Textual) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Fair Value Measurements (Textual) [Abstract]
Unrealized gains on the investments	$ 447,000	$ 366,000
Unrealized gains on the investments after-tax	273,000	222,000
Money market funds [Member]
Fair Value Measurements (Textual) [Abstract]
Investments	1,200,000	20,900,000
Other mutual funds [Member]
Fair Value Measurements (Textual) [Abstract]
Investments	$ 1,300,000	$ 1,400,000

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Income Per Share (Details Textual) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Income Per Share (Textual) [Abstract]
Additional dilutive shares related to share- based compensation	245	305	270	305
Stock options [Member]
Income Per Share (Textual) [Abstract]
Common stock shares effect would be antidilutive			390,000	330,000

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Fair Value Measurements (Details) (Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012
Fair value information related to assets
Assets
Other mutual funds [Member]
Fair value information related to assets
Assets	1,300
Money market funds [Member]
Fair value information related to assets
Assets	1,170
Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) [Member]
Fair value information related to assets
Assets	2,470
Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) [Member] | Other mutual funds [Member]
Fair value information related to assets
Assets	1,300
Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) [Member] | Money market funds [Member]
Fair value information related to assets
Assets	1,170
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Other mutual funds [Member]
Fair value information related to assets
Assets
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Money market funds [Member]
Fair value information related to assets
Assets
Significant Unobserved Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Other mutual funds [Member]
Fair value information related to assets
Assets
Significant Unobserved Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Money market funds [Member]
Fair value information related to assets
Assets

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Stockholder's Equity (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]

Reconciliation of the carrying amounts of stockholders' equity attributable to Viad and the noncontrolling interest

	Total Viad Stockholders’ Equity			Noncontrolling Interest			Total Stockholders’ Equity
				(in thousands)
Balance at January 1, 2012	$	377,894		$	8,285		$	386,179
Net income (loss)		7,117			(462	)		6,655
Dividends on common stock		(1,623	)		—			(1,623	)
Common stock purchased for treasury		(1,000	)		—			(1,000	)
Employee benefit plans		2,279			—			2,279
Unrealized foreign currency translation adjustment		996			—			996
Unrealized gain on investments		51			—			51
Prior service credit and net actuarial loss		5			—			5
ESOP allocation adjustment		650			—			650
Other		(2	)		(1	)		(3	)
Balance at June 30, 2012	$	386,367		$	7,822		$	394,189

	Total Viad Stockholders’ Equity			Noncontrolling Interest			Total Stockholders’ Equity
				(in thousands)
Balance at January 1, 2011	$	378,959		$	7,752		$	386,711
Net income (loss)		14,272			(363	)		13,909
Dividends on common stock		(1,630	)		—			(1,630	)
Common stock purchased for treasury		(679	)		—			(679	)
Employee benefit plans		1,931			—			1,931
Unrealized foreign currency translation adjustment		5,612			—			5,612
Unrealized gain on investments		61			—			61
Prior service credit and net actuarial loss		13			—			13
ESOP allocation adjustment		620			—			620
Other		9			—			9
Balance at June 30, 2011	$	399,168		$	7,389		$	406,557

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Property and Equipment (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Property and Equipment
Total Property and Equipment	$ 468,938	$ 437,397
Accumulated depreciation	(275,389)	(263,584)
Property and equipment, net	193,549	173,813
Land and land interests [Member]
Property and Equipment
Total Property and Equipment	25,871	18,134
Building and leasehold improvements [Member]
Property and Equipment
Total Property and Equipment	126,431	109,077
Equipment and other [Member]
Property and Equipment
Total Property and Equipment	$ 316,636	$ 310,186

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Restructuring Charges

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Restructuring Charges [Abstract]

Restructuring Charges

Note 15. Restructuring Charges

During the six months ended June 30, 2012, Viad recorded aggregate restructuring charges of $2.9 million primarily related to facility consolidations and the elimination of certain positions in the Marketing & Events Group. The amounts included in the restructuring liability as of June 30, 2012 related to future lease obligations which will be paid over the remaining lease terms, and severance and employee benefits are expected to be paid by the end of 2012. The table below represents a reconciliation of Viad’s restructuring liability by major restructuring activity:

	Marketing & Events Group Consolidation						Other Restructurings
	Severance & Employee Benefits			Facilities			Severance & Employee Benefits			Facilities		Total
	(in thousands)
Balance at January 1, 2012	$	831		$	4,819		$	24		$	1,276	$	6,950
Restructuring charges		547			2,343			13			—		2,903
Cash payments, net		(459	)		(1,505	)		(37	)		63		(1,938	)
Adjustment to liability		(95	)		—			—			—		(95	)
Foreign currency translation adjustment		73			—			—			—		73
Balance at June 30, 2012	$	897		$	5,657		$	—		$	1,339	$	7,893

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Impact of Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Policies)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Impact of Recent Accounting Pronouncements [Abstract]

Goodwill impairment

In September 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued new guidance related to goodwill impairment testing, which is codified in Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 350. The new guidance simplifies how entities test goodwill for impairment and permits an entity to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more-likely-than-not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If, after performing the assessment, an entity determines that it is not more-likely-than-not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, then performing the two-step impairment test is unnecessary. The guidance is effective for annual and interim goodwill impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011. The adoption of this new guidance is not expected to have a material impact on Viad’s financial condition or results of operations. The Company performs its annual goodwill impairment test as of October 31 of each year.

Impairment of Indefinite-lived intangible assets

In July 2012, the FASB issued new guidance that allows companies the option to perform a qualitative assessment to determine whether further impairment testing of indefinite-lived intangible assets is necessary, which is codified in ASC Topic 350. Under this guidance, an entity is required to perform a quantitative impairment test if qualitative factors indicate that it is more-likely-than-not that indefinite-lived intangible assets are impaired. The qualitative factors are consistent with the guidance established for goodwill impairment testing and include identifying and assessing events and circumstances that would most significantly impact, individually or in the aggregate, the carrying value of the indefinite-lived intangible assets. The guidance is effective for annual and interim impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2012. The adoption of this new guidance is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.

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Acquisition of Businesses (Details Textual) (USD $)	6 Months Ended			6 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012 Denali [Member]	Sep. 16, 2011 Denali [Member] GuestCabins Room	Sep. 16, 2011 Denali [Member] Customer Relationships [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 St. Mary [Member]	Jun. 29, 2011 St. Mary [Member] Rooms	Jun. 30, 2012 Grouse Mountain Lodge [Member]	Jan. 05, 2011 Grouse Mountain Lodge [Member] Rooms	Jun. 30, 2012 Banff International Hotel [Member]	Mar. 07, 2012 Banff International Hotel [Member] Room	Mar. 07, 2012 Banff International Hotel [Member] Customer Relationships [Member]
Business Acquisition (Textual) [Abstract]
Acquisition		$ 15,300,000			$ 15,300,000		$ 10,500,000		$ 23,556,000
Number of rooms in hotel		42			115		145		162
Number of guest cabins		46
Property and equipment		11,600,000			12,500,000		8,800,000		20,408,000
Goodwill		3,200,000			3,100,000		1,300,000		1,890,000
Goodwill deductible for tax purposes	15 Years			15 Years		15 Years
Other intangible assets, non amortized					60,000		400,000
Other intangible assets related to customer relationship and non compete agreement			626,000							1,300,000
Weighted-average amortization period related to the other intangible assets	5 years							7 years 8 months 12 days
Net other liabilities		135,000			390,000
Net other assets							$ 24,000

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Basis of Preparation and Principles of Consolidation (Details)		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2011 Alaskan Park Properties Inc [Member] Rooms GuestCabins	Jun. 30, 2012 Glacier Park Inc [Member] Lodges Vehicle Property
Basis of Preparation and Principles of Consolidation (Textual) [Abstract]
Number of lodges		5
Number of motor inns		3
Numbers of hotel		1
Percentage of owned subsidiary of Viad		80.00%
Number of guest rooms	42
Number of guest cabins	46

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 5,840	$ 4,288	$ 6,655	$ 13,909
Other comprehensive income:
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments, net of tax	(42)	3	51	61
Unrealized foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax	(3,390)	2,059	996	5,612
Amortization of net actuarial loss, net of tax	174	204	349	408
Amortization of prior service credit, net of tax	(172)	(197)	(344)	(395)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	(3,430)	2,069	1,052	5,686
Comprehensive income	2,410	6,357	7,707	19,595
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	250	197	462	363
Comprehensive income attributable to Viad	$ 2,660	$ 6,554	$ 8,169	$ 19,958

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Inventories

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Inventories [Abstract]

Inventories

Note 4. Inventories

The components of inventories were as follows:

	June 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
	(in thousands)
Raw materials	$	19,071	$	18,297
Work in process		29,919		17,528
Inventories	$	48,990	$	35,825

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Accrued Liabilities and Other (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Continuing operations:
Customer deposits	$ 64,252	$ 49,182
Accrued compensation	18,998	22,587
Self-insured liability accrual	6,678	6,697
Accrued employee benefit costs	3,894	3,730
Accrued sales and use taxes	2,335	1,668
Accrued restructuring	2,144	2,303
Accrued dividends	833	827
Accrued foreign income taxes	449	234
Other	11,100	8,185
Total Continuing operations	110,683	95,413
Discontinued operations:
Environmental remediation liabilities	643	755
Self-insured liability accrual	304	639
Other	474	524
Total Discontinued operations	1,421	1,918
Total other current liabilities	$ 112,104	$ 97,331

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Pension and Postretirement Benefits (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Pension Plans [Member]
Net periodic benefit cost of pension and post retirement benefit plans
Service cost	$ 27	$ 37	$ 54	$ 74
Interest cost	290	300	587	600
Expected return on plan assets	(70)	(141)	(221)	(282)
Recognized net actuarial loss	128	171	258	341
Net periodic benefit cost	375	367	678	733
Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member]
Net periodic benefit cost of pension and post retirement benefit plans
Service cost	42	37	79	74
Interest cost	227	232	424	464
Expected return on plan assets	(19)	(33)	(41)	(66)
Amortization of prior service credit	(279)	(319)	(557)	(638)
Recognized net actuarial loss	155	160	309	320
Net periodic benefit cost	126	77	214	154
Foreign Pension Plans [Member]
Net periodic benefit cost of pension and post retirement benefit plans
Service cost	122	94	244	185
Interest cost	183	186	371	369
Expected return on plan assets	(155)	(171)	(313)	(337)
Net periodic benefit cost	$ 150	$ 109	$ 302	$ 217

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Share-Based Compensation (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Share-Based Compensation [Abstract]

Summary of share-based compensation expense

	Three months ended June 30,						Six months ended June 30,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
	(in thousands)
Restricted stock/performance-based restricted stock (“PBRS”)	$	971		$	937		$	1,720		$	1,615
Performance unit incentive plan (“PUP”)		434			194			672			259
Stock options		153			183			302			330
Restricted stock units/PBRS units		79			46			160			89
Total share-based compensation before income tax benefit		1,637			1,360			2,854			2,293
Income tax benefit		(591	)		(480	)		(1,031	)		(801	)
Total share-based compensation, net of income tax benefit	$	1,046		$	880		$	1,823		$	1,492

Summary of restricted stock and PBRS activity

	Restricted Stock					PBRS
	Shares			Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value		Shares			Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Balance at January 1, 2012		572,022		$	20.36		416		$	15.36
Granted		166,750			20.46		—			—
Vested		(189,071	)		17.99		(416	)		15.36
Forfeited		(3,450	)		25.31		—			—
Balance at June 30, 2012		546,251			21.18		—			—

Summary of liability-based award activity

	Restricted Stock Units					PBRS Units					PUP Awards
	Units			Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value		Units			Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value		Units		Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Balance at January 1, 2012		38,600		$	19.07		1,956		$	15.36		95,500	$	23.02
Granted		15,350			20.60		—			—		115,100		20.60
Vested		(13,100	)		15.36		(1,956	)		15.36		—		—
Balance at June 30, 2012		40,850			20.84		—			—		210,600		21.70

Summary of stock option activity

	Shares			Weighted- Average Exercise  Price		Options Exercisable
Options outstanding at January 1, 2012		584,201		$	23.32		396,688
Exercised		(4,562	)		19.57
Forfeited or expired		(191,881	)		26.18
Options outstanding at June 30, 2012		387,758			21.95		293,905

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Segment Information (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Revenues:
Total revenues	$ 246,450	$ 238,692	$ 515,222	$ 528,790
Segment operating income (loss):
Corporate activities	(2,187)	(1,576)	(3,964)	(2,847)
Segment operating income (loss), Total	8,311	8,286	12,067	24,274
Interest income	123	176	292	390
Interest expense	(302)	(380)	(660)	(792)
Restructuring charges	678	1,206	2,903	1,475
Income before income taxes	7,454	6,876	8,796	22,397
U.S. [Member]
Revenues:
Total revenues	165,472	150,170	372,346	381,865
Segment operating income (loss):
Segment operating income (loss), Total	5,572	205	12,820	18,139
International [Member]
Revenues:
Total revenues	54,659	66,973	112,437	120,927
Segment operating income (loss):
Segment operating income (loss), Total	2,348	6,650	6,205	10,435
Intersegment eliminations [Member]
Revenues:
Total revenues	(3,190)	(2,408)	(5,798)	(3,719)
Marketing & Events Group [Member]
Revenues:
Total revenues	216,941	214,735	478,985	499,073
Segment operating income (loss):
Segment operating income (loss), Total	7,920	6,855	19,025	28,574
Restructuring charges	(484)	(1,206)	(2,487)	(1,475)
Marketing & Events International [Member]
Segment operating income (loss):
Restructuring charges	(181)		(403)
Travel & Recreation Group [Member]
Revenues:
Total revenues	29,509	23,957	36,237	29,717
Segment operating income (loss):
Segment operating income (loss), Total	2,578	3,007	(2,994)	(1,453)
Other Segments [Member]
Segment operating income (loss):
Segment operating income (loss), Total	10,498	9,862	16,031	27,121
Corporate [Member]
Segment operating income (loss):
Restructuring charges	$ (13)		$ (13)

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Pension and Postretirement Benefits (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Pension and Postretirement Benefits [Abstract]

Net periodic benefit cost of pension and post retirement benefit plans

The net periodic benefit cost of Viad’s pension and postretirement benefit plans for the three months ended June 30 included the following components:

	Domestic Plans
	Pension Plans						Postretirement Benefit Plans						Foreign Pension Plans
	2012			2011			2012			2011			2012			2011
	(in thousands)
Service cost	$	27		$	37		$	42		$	37		$	122		$	94
Interest cost		290			300			227			232			183			186
Expected return on plan assets		(70	)		(141	)		(19	)		(33	)		(155	)		(171	)
Amortization of prior service credit		—			—			(279	)		(319	)		—			—
Recognized net actuarial loss		128			171			155			160			—			—
Net periodic benefit cost	$	375		$	367		$	126		$	77		$	150		$	109

The net periodic benefit cost of Viad’s pension and postretirement benefit plans for the six months ended June 30 included the following components:

	Domestic Plans
	Pension Plans						Postretirement Benefit Plans						Foreign Pension Plans
	2012			2011			2012			2011			2012			2011
	(in thousands)
Service cost	$	54		$	74		$	79		$	74		$	244		$	185
Interest cost		587			600			424			464			371			369
Expected return on plan assets		(221	)		(282	)		(41	)		(66	)		(313	)		(337	)
Amortization of prior service credit		—			—			(557	)		(638	)		—			—
Recognized net actuarial loss		258			341			309			320			—			—
Net periodic benefit cost	$	678		$	733		$	214		$	154		$	302		$	217

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Pension and Postretirement Benefits

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Pension and Postretirement Benefits [Abstract]

Pension and Postretirement Benefits

Note 14. Pension and Postretirement Benefits

The net periodic benefit cost of Viad’s pension and postretirement benefit plans for the three months ended June 30 included the following components:

	Domestic Plans
	Pension Plans						Postretirement Benefit Plans						Foreign Pension Plans
	2012			2011			2012			2011			2012			2011
	(in thousands)
Service cost	$	27		$	37		$	42		$	37		$	122		$	94
Interest cost		290			300			227			232			183			186
Expected return on plan assets		(70	)		(141	)		(19	)		(33	)		(155	)		(171	)
Amortization of prior service credit		—			—			(279	)		(319	)		—			—
Recognized net actuarial loss		128			171			155			160			—			—
Net periodic benefit cost	$	375		$	367		$	126		$	77		$	150		$	109

The net periodic benefit cost of Viad’s pension and postretirement benefit plans for the six months ended June 30 included the following components:

	Domestic Plans
	Pension Plans						Postretirement Benefit Plans						Foreign Pension Plans
	2012			2011			2012			2011			2012			2011
	(in thousands)
Service cost	$	54		$	74		$	79		$	74		$	244		$	185
Interest cost		587			600			424			464			371			369
Expected return on plan assets		(221	)		(282	)		(41	)		(66	)		(313	)		(337	)
Amortization of prior service credit		—			—			(557	)		(638	)		—			—
Recognized net actuarial loss		258			341			309			320			—			—
Net periodic benefit cost	$	678		$	733		$	214		$	154		$	302		$	217

Viad expects to contribute $1.6 million to its funded pension plans, $952,000 to its unfunded pension plans and $450,000 to its postretirement benefit plans in 2012. During the six months ended June 30, 2012, Viad contributed $683,000 to its funded pension plans and $470,000 to its unfunded pension plans. However, due to timing, Viad made no contributions to the postretirement benefit plans during the six months ended June 30, 2012.