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Acquisition of Businesses - Summary of Unaudited Pro forma Results of Operations Attributable to Viad (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012
Business Combinations [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Revenues | $ 236,473 | $ 307,802 | $ 771,197 | $ 823,842
Depreciation and amortization | 7,439 | 8,560 | 21,818 | 23,862
Segment operating income | 24,624 | 34,110 | 48,346 | 49,931
Net income attributable to Viad | $ 11,855 | $ 19,932 | $ 26,182 | $ 26,916
Diluted net income per share | $ 0.58 | $ 0.98 | $ 1.29 | $ 1.33
Basic net income per share | $ 0.58 | $ 0.98 | $ 1.29 | $ 1.33

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