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Segment Information - Revenues for Each Group of Products and Services (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Revenues |  |  |
Exhibition And Event Services | $ 685,350 | $ 726,429 | $ 670,054
Exhibits and Environments | 159,554 | 175,611 | 170,496
Travel and Recreation Services | 127,888 | 123,191 | 101,814
Total revenues | $ 972,792 | $ 1,025,231 | $ 942,364

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