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Basis of Preparation and Principles of Consolidation - Additional Information (Detail) (Glacier Park Inc [Member]) | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2013 Hotel Restaurants Lodge
Glacier Park Inc [Member] |
Basis Of Presentation And Principles Of Consolidation [Line Items] |
Number of lodges | 5
Number of motor inns | 3
Number of hotel | 1
Percentage of subsidiary's interest owned by Viad | 80.00%

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