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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Summary of Goodwill Balances by Component and Segment (Details) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2015 USD ($)
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill |
Balance at December 31, 2014 | $ 194,197
Purchase price allocation adjustments | 627
Foreign currency translation adjustments | (8,505)
Balance at September 30, 2015 | 186,319
Marketing & Events U.S. Segment |
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill |
Balance at December 31, 2014 | 110,618
Purchase price allocation adjustments | 230
Foreign currency translation adjustments | 0
Balance at September 30, 2015 | 110,848
Marketing & Events International Segment |
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill |
Balance at December 31, 2014 | 42,221
Purchase price allocation adjustments | 397
Foreign currency translation adjustments | (2,905)
Balance at September 30, 2015 | 39,713
Travel & Recreation Group |
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill |
Balance at December 31, 2014 | 41,358
Purchase price allocation adjustments | 0
Foreign currency translation adjustments | (5,600)
Balance at September 30, 2015 | $ 35,758

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