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Segment Information (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Reconciliation of assets from segment
Total Assets	$ 700,640	$ 617,828
Marketing & Events Group [Member] | U.S. [Member]
Reconciliation of assets from segment
Total Assets	225,127	213,843
Marketing & Events Group [Member] | International [Member]
Reconciliation of assets from segment
Total Assets	108,124	96,996
Travel & Recreation Group [Member]
Reconciliation of assets from segment
Total Assets	233,578	194,278
Corporate and other[Member]
Reconciliation of assets from segment
Total Assets	$ 133,811	$ 112,711

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- Definition

Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are recognized. Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events.

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