Global Experience Specialists, Inc.
Viad (pronounced VEE-ahd) is an S&P SmallCap 600 international experiential services company with operations in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, continental Europe, the United Arab Emirates, and Iceland. Viad generates revenue and shareholder value through two business units: Pursuit and GES. Pursuit is a collection of inspiring and unforgettable travel experiences in Alaska, Montana, the Canadian Rockies, Vancouver, and Reykjavik, as well as new experiences in development in Las Vegas and Toronto. Pursuit’s collection includes attractions, lodges and hotels, and sightseeing tours that connect guests with iconic places. GES is a global, full-service live events company offering a comprehensive range of services to the world's leading brands and event organizers.
Our strategy for Pursuit is to significantly scale the business by growing and enhancing our high-margin attraction and hospitality portfolio through our Refresh-Build-Buy and revenue management growth initiatives. Specifically, we are focused on refreshing our existing assets to drive both rate and volume growth, building new assets and buying assets that add scale to the business and generate strong returns on investment.
Our strategy for GES is to be the preferred global full-service provider for live events, with further reach to corporate and consumer events, exhibitions, congresses and conferences. We expect to do this through the acquisition of businesses that compete in industry sectors with higher profit margins, add new, value-added services for our customers that complement and enhance our existing businesses, and further leverage our global capabilities.
Solid financial performance has allowed us to maintain a strong balance sheet, while also investing in the business and returning capital to shareholders. From 2015 - 2019 we have:
- Generated cumulative operating cash flow of $471.6 million
- Returned $61.6 million to shareholders in the form of dividends and share repurchases
- Reinvested $589.3 million back into the business in the form of capital expenditures and acquisitions, net of divestitures of non-strategic real estate assets
- Maintained a strong balance sheet, with a 39% debt-to-capital ratio as of December 31, 2019
Viad is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol VVI.
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Las Vegas, Nevada
Global Experience Specialists, Inc.
Description Duties/Responsibilities: * Able to manage multiple tasks independently or in a team setting * Provide guidance and assistance to Clients Services on navigational, user interface, brand strategy, and visual design elements of inl...
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Exhibitor Showsite Coordinator
Lithia Springs, Georgia
Global Experience Specialists, Inc.
Description Responsibilities * Actively participate in the pre-show planning process. * Participate in timely completion of show site tasks including setting up and breaking down the Service Center. * Create, maintain, process, and complete...
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Hodgkins, Illinois
Global Experience Specialists, Inc.
Description EXCITING ACCOUNT ASSOCIATE POSITION FOR EMERGING PROFESSIONALS! Are you a dynamic, go-getter with a passion for business development, events, and a hunger for real-world experience? Look no further! Our highly coveted full-time ...
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Phoenix, Arizona
Global Experience Specialists, Inc.
Description Responsibilities: Drives (class A CDL rated) trucks in the delivery and pick-up of equipment and materials for assigned shows. Assists in the loading and unloading of show-site equipment and materials. Assists in the Carpet and/...
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Tolleson, Arizona
Global Experience Specialists, Inc.
Description Responsibilities: Drives (class A CDL rated) trucks in the delivery and pick-up of equipment and materials for assigned shows. Assists in the loading and unloading of show-site equipment and materials. Assists in the Carpet and/...
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Senior Client Services Manager
Hodgkins, Illinois
Global Experience Specialists, Inc.
Description The Senior Client Services Manager maintains and expands relationships with our key customers. Assigned to high profile, complex and large revenue shows, the Senior Client Services Manager is responsible for leading overall show...
8d
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Senior Client Services Manager
Las Vegas, Nevada
Global Experience Specialists, Inc.
Description The Senior Client Services Manager maintains and expands relationships with our key customers. Assigned to high profile, complex and large revenue shows, the Senior Client Services Manager is responsible for leading overall show...
8d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Senior Client Services Manager
California
Global Experience Specialists, Inc.
Description The Senior Client Services Manager maintains and expands relationships with our key customers. Assigned to high profile, complex and large revenue shows, the Senior Client Services Manager is responsible for leading overall show...
8d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Las Vegas, Nevada
Global Experience Specialists, Inc.
Description The Graphics Layout Specialist is responsible for providing preparatory technical Graphic Production services for Tradeshow and Exhibits specific to creation and execution of large format event graphic requirements. The position...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Las Vegas, Nevada
Global Experience Specialists, Inc.
Description The Graphics Project Manager will act as an information focal point for graphics/design related deliverables. This information will be organized and documented for the purpose of inserting work into the regional production hub t...
10d
| Job Type | Full Time |