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 *Audit customer files in accordance with established procedures and produce timely client specific invoices for products and services within days to invoice metrics /productivity standards. *Ensure veracity of pricing, labor hou...
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Baltimore, Maryland
Global Experience Specialists, Inc.
Description The Operations Manager coordinates and develops all operational aspects of all Show-Site operations, which are inclusive of Freight, Logistics and Decorating. Delivery of the highest level of customer service in the most efficie...
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Las Vegas, Nevada
Global Experience Specialists, Inc.
Description Our Company is a dynamic and innovative organization dedicated to providing high-quality services in the industry. We prioritize employee satisfaction and career growth, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment. Respo...
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Operations Coordinator - Electrical Services
Las Vegas, Nevada
Global Experience Specialists, Inc.
Description Our opening for Operations Coordinator is to support Operations Department both in the office and at show site in the performance of key administrative activities with primary focus on Electrical Services. The Operations Coordin...
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Las Vegas, Nevada
Global Experience Specialists, Inc.
Description Responsibilities Produce floor plans, layouts and drawings for GES trade shows and events using AutoCAD Release 2018 software. Ensures the show/event layout is properly designed and drawn according to specifications outlined by ...
4d
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Nevada
Global Experience Specialists, Inc.
Description Responsibilities Produce floor plans, layouts and drawings for GES trade shows and events using AutoCAD Release 2018 software. Ensures the show/event layout is properly designed and drawn according to specifications outlined by ...
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Dallas, Texas
Global Experience Specialists, Inc.
Description Assist in the coordination and development all operational aspects of all Show-Site operations, which are inclusive of Freight, Logistics and Decorating. Deliver the highest level of customer service in the most efficient manner...
4d
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Lithia Springs, Georgia
Global Experience Specialists, Inc.
Description *** Candidate must reside in the Atlanta or Nashville area*** Coordinate and develop all operational aspects of all Show-Site operations, which are inclusive of Freight, Logistics and Decorating. Delivery of the highest level of...
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Tennessee
Global Experience Specialists, Inc.
Description *** Candidate must reside in the Atlanta or Nashville area*** Coordinate and develop all operational aspects of all Show-Site operations, which are inclusive of Freight, Logistics and Decorating. Delivery of the highest level of...
9d
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Associate Client Services Manager
Hodgkins, Illinois
Global Experience Specialists, Inc.
Description *This opportunity is an in-person position located in downtown Chicago at the Hyatt Regency Chicago at 151 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601* Our Associate Client Services Manager coordinates and oversees tradeshow production...
9d
| Job Type | Full Time |