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.
Search among Global Experience Specialists, Inc. jobs
| Jobs: 1 - 10 of 18 |
Las Vegas, Nevada
Global Experience Specialists, Inc.
Description The Exhibitor Success Floor Specialist is responsible assisting exhibitors who exhibit at tradeshows, conventions and special events produced by Global Experience Specialists (GES). The primary service location will be on the sh...
7h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Las Vegas, Nevada
Global Experience Specialists, Inc.
Description The Exhibitor Success Floor Specialist is responsible assisting exhibitors who exhibit at tradeshows, conventions and special events produced by Global Experience Specialists (GES). The primary service location will be on the sh...
7h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Large Format Digital Print Operator
Las Vegas, Nevada
Global Experience Specialists, Inc.
Description GES is seeking a Large Format Print Production Professional for our sign department. Operating within Graphic Production, the person is responsible for providing sign print, finishing and shipping services for Tradeshow and Exhi...
19h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Lithia Springs, Georgia
Global Experience Specialists, Inc.
Description Under the supervision of the Warehouse Manager. Responsibilities: Loads and unloads trailers for show site. Supervises temporary labor in the loading and unloading of trailers, as required. Maintains and repairs equipment, as ne...
19h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Las Vegas, Nevada
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...
6d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Senior Director, Production Estimating & Engineering
Hodgkins, Illinois
Global Experience Specialists, Inc.
Description The Sr Director, Production Engineering & Estimating is a national leadership role responsible for integrating and driving CAD detailing and technical estimating through a unified, operations-driven lens. This position bridges C...
6d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Senior Director, Production Estimating & Engineering
Las Vegas, Nevada
Global Experience Specialists, Inc.
Description The Sr Director, Production Engineering & Estimating is a national leadership role responsible for integrating and driving CAD detailing and technical estimating through a unified, operations-driven lens. This position bridges C...
6d
| Job Type | Full Time |
New Orleans, Louisiana
Global Experience Specialists, Inc.
Description Under the supervision of the Warehouse Manager: Responsibilities: Roll and unroll carpet & carpet padding Loads and unloads trailers to/from show site. Assists in the maintenance of department materials and equipment. Operates f...
11d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Exhibitor Showsite Coordinator
Cedar Hill, Texas
Global Experience Specialists, Inc.
Description The Exhibitor Showsite Coordinator is responsible assisting customers who exhibit at tradeshows, conventions and special events produced by Global Experience Specialists (GES). The responsibilities include all daily coordinator ...
11d
| Job Type | Full Time |
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...
11d
| Job Type | Full Time |