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 We are seeking a data-driven and detailed-oriented Global eCommerce Analyst to lead the collection, analysis and reporting of website performance metrics. The position is global, with a high focus on the US. This role plays a cr...
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Las Vegas, Nevada
Global Experience Specialists, Inc.
Description The role of inside Sales specialist will provide inside sales and support within the Products & Services department in North American Exhibitions business unit with GES. Service products include but are not limited to; Flooring,...
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Operations Coordinator - Hanging Sign
Las Vegas, Nevada
Global Experience Specialists, Inc.
Description The Operation Coordinator position for the Hanging Sign/Rigging Department will assist in the pre-planning of hanging sign / rigging needs on the assigned shows. The coordinator will be working with exhibitors and striving to re...
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Electrical Services Supervisor
Las Vegas, Nevada
Global Experience Specialists, Inc.
Description The Electrical Services Supervisor position leads and assists in the pre-planning of electrical needs on shows with exhibitors and reaching a goal of 87% of electrical information on every show, so that we can execute the servic...
10h
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Las Vegas, Nevada
Global Experience Specialists, Inc.
Description The Production Manager works under the supervision of the Director of Production to manage and supervise the union production team which constructs beMatrix and GEM structures as well as custom elements. The Manager of Union Lab...
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Reno, 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 Tradeshow Production, Freight, Electrical &...
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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 Client Services Manager coordinates and oversees tradeshow production and provide...
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Operations Coordinator - Electrical Services Full Time
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 Duties/Responsibilities: Provide end-to-end clerical and administrative support to the Exhibitor Success team, including order processing and documentation management. Respond to and resolve inquiries from internal stakeholders ...
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Orlando, Florida
Global Experience Specialists, Inc.
Description 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 customer service in the most efficient manner possible. Repor...
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