Biggest changeThe following table provides our key performance indicators for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023: Year Ended December 31, 2024 Year Ended December 31, 2023 % Change As Reported Same-Store (1) As Reported Same-Store (1) As Reported Same-Store (1) Attractions Key Performance Indicators: Number of visitors 3,757,464 3,030,199 3,540,646 2,966,438 6.1 % 2.1 % Ticket revenue (in thousands) $ 162,377 $ 139,520 $ 143,362 $ 120,454 13.3 % 15.8 % Effective ticket price $ 43.21 $ 46.04 $ 40.49 $ 40.61 6.7 % 13.4 % Attractions revenue (in thousands) $ 208,397 $ 179,745 $ 190,437 $ 158,149 9.4 % 13.7 % Revenue per attraction visitor $ 55.46 $ 59.32 $ 53.79 $ 53.31 3.1 % 11.3 % Hospitality Key Performance Indicators: - Room nights available 595,645 448,581 595,783 446,799 --- % 0.4 % Rooms revenue (in thousands) $ 81,920 $ 68,902 $ 85,942 $ 63,195 (4.7 %) 9.0 % RevPAR $ 137.53 $ 153.60 $ 144.25 $ 141.44 (4.7 %) 8.6 % Occupancy 63.8 % 70.3 % 70.3 % 70.2 % (6.5 )% 0.1 % ADR $ 215.65 $ 218.40 $ 205.26 $ 201.52 5.1 % 8.4 % Hospitality revenue (in thousands) $ 143,071 $ 128,148 $ 143,961 $ 116,567 (0.6 %) 9.9 % (1) Same-Store metrics include only attractions and lodging properties that we operated at full capacity, considering seasonal closures, for the entirety of the 2024 and 2023 periods presented.
Biggest changeThe following table provides our key performance indicators for Fiscal 2025 and Fiscal 2024: Fiscal 2025 Fiscal 2024 % Change As Reported Same-Store (1) As Reported Same-Store (1) As Reported Same-Store (1) Attractions Key Performance Indicators: Number of visitors (in thousands) 4,218 3,072 3,757 3,030 12.3 % 1.4 % Ticket revenue (in thousands) $ 200,653 $ 156,852 $ 162,377 $ 142,486 23.6 % 10.1 % Effective ticket price $ 47.57 $ 51.06 $ 43.21 $ 47.03 10.1 % 8.6 % Attractions revenue (in thousands) $ 257,533 $ 202,870 $ 208,397 $ 183,264 23.6 % 10.7 % Revenue per attraction visitor $ 61.06 $ 66.04 $ 55.46 $ 60.48 10.1 % 9.2 % Hospitality Key Performance Indicators: Room nights available (in thousands) 594 409 596 408 (0.3 %) 0.2 % Rooms revenue (in thousands) $ 105,091 $ 70,016 $ 81,920 $ 65,193 28.3 % 7.4 % RevPAR $ 176.92 $ 171.19 $ 137.53 $ 159.79 28.6 % 7.1 % Occupancy 73.9 % 73.6 % 63.8 % 71.8 % 10.1 % 1.8 % ADR $ 239.41 $ 232.59 $ 215.65 $ 222.54 11.0 % 4.5 % Hospitality revenue (in thousands) $ 180,350 $ 130,635 $ 143,071 $ 122,278 26.1 % 6.8 % (1) Same-Store metrics generally include only attractions and lodging properties that we operated at full capacity, considering seasonal closures, for the entirety of Fiscal 2025 and Fiscal 2024 after the acquisition of such properties or first commencing operations.
We identified and discussed with our Audit Committee the following critical accounting estimates and the methodology and disclosures related to those estimates: Goodwill, Other Intangible Assets, and Long-Lived Assets — Goodwill and other intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are not amortized, but instead are tested for impairment at least annually.
We identified and discussed with our Audit Committee the following critical accounting estimates and the methodology and disclosures related to those estimates: Goodwill, Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, and Long-Lived Assets Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are not amortized, but instead are tested for impairment at least annually.
During 2024, we communicated the termination of the Retirement Plan for Management Employees of Brewster Inc, which was frozen in 2024, to applicable participants.
Additionally, during Fiscal 2024, we communicated the termination of the Retirement Plan for Management Employees of Brewster Inc., which was frozen in Fiscal 2024, to applicable participants.
The aggregate purchase price was $535 million, consisting of a base purchase price of $510 million, subject to customary adjustments for cash, indebtedness, working capital and transaction expenses, and a deferred purchase price of $25 million payable by Truelink Capital to the Company one year after the closing date.
The aggregate purchase price was $535 million, consisting of a base purchase price of $510 million, subject to customary adjustments for cash, indebtedness, working capital and transaction expenses, and a deferred purchase price of $25 million payable by Truelink Capital to the Company one year after the closing date (which was received by the Company during Fiscal 2025).
Goodwill is tested for impairment at the reporting unit level on an annual basis as of October 31, and between annual tests if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more-likely-than-not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying value.
Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested for impairment at the reporting unit level on an annual basis as of October 31, and between annual tests if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more-likely-than-not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying value.
Repayment of the 2021 Credit Facility and Termination of the Interest Rate Cap On December 31, 2024, in connection with the sale of the GES Business, we terminated and repaid in full all outstanding obligations (approximately $393 million) due under our previous $500 million credit facility with Bank of America, N.A. as administrative agent (the “2021 Credit Facility”) and all related liens and security interests were terminated, discharged and released.
Changes in Debt Structure On December 31, 2024, in connection with the GES Sale, we terminated and repaid in full all outstanding obligations (approximately $393 million) due under our previous $500 million credit facility with Bank of America, N.A. as administrative agent (the “2021 Credit Facility”) and all related liens and security interests were terminated, discharged and released.
Guarantees Refer to Note 23 – Litigation, Claims, Contingencies, and Other of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Part II, Item 8 of this 2024 Form 10-K) for further discussion all of which is incorporated by reference herein.
Guarantees See Note 18 – Litigation, Claims, Contingencies, and Other to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K) for additional discussion all of which is incorporated by reference herein.
It is possible that the relative weight of positive and negative evidence regarding the realization of deferred tax assets may change, which could result in a material increase or decrease in our valuation allowance.
It is possible that the relative weight of positive and negative evidence regarding the realization of deferred tax assets may change, which could result in a material increase or decrease in our valuation allowance. Such a change could result in a material increase or decrease to income tax expense or benefit in the period the assessment was made.
Refer to Note 5 – Discontinued Operations of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Part II, Item 8 of this 2024 Form 10-K) for further information.
See Note 5 – Discontinued Operations to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K) for additional information.
This discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated due to various factors discussed under “ Risk Factors ,” “ Forward-Looking Statements ,” and elsewhere in this 2024 Form 10-K.
This discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated due to various factors discussed under “ Risk Factors ” (Part I, Item 1A of this Form 10-K), “ Forward-Looking Statements ” (Page 3 of this Form 10-K), and elsewhere in this Form 10-K. Refer to Item 7.
As a result of our most recent long-lived assets and goodwill impairment analysis performed as of October 31, 2024, we recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $27.5 million on certain assets at our Flyover Las Vegas asset group and a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $14.0 million associated with our Flyover attractions reporting unit.
Impairment charges – As a result of our impairment tests for long-lived assets and goodwill in Fiscal 2024, we recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $27.5 million on certain assets at our Flyover Las Vegas asset group and a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $14.0 million associated with our Flyover Attractions reporting unit.
Debt and Finance Obligations Refer to Note 13 – Debt and Finance Obligations of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Part II, Item 8 of this 2024 Form 10-K) for further discussion all of which is incorporated by reference herein.
Debt and Finance Obligations See Note 9 – Debt and Finance Lease Obligations to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K) for additional discussion all of which is incorporated by reference herein.
The 2025 Credit Agreement provides for a $200 million revolving credit facility (the “2025 Revolving Credit Facility”), with a maturity of January 3, 2030. Proceeds from the 2025 Revolving Credit Facility will provide us with additional funds for operations, growth initiatives, acquisitions and other general corporate purposes.
The 2025 Credit Agreement provides for a $300 million revolving credit facility (the “2025 Revolving Credit Facility”), with a maturity of September 25, 2030. Proceeds from the 2025 Revolving Credit Facility are expected to provide us with additional funds for operations, growth initiatives, acquisitions and other general corporate purposes.
Such a change could result in a material increase or decrease to income tax expense/benefit in the period the assessment was made. 26 We record uncertain tax positions on the basis of a two-step process: first we determine whether it is more-likely-than-not that the tax positions will be sustained on the basis of the technical merits of the position; and, if so, we recognize the largest amount of tax benefit that is more than 50% likely to be realized upon ultimate settlement with the related tax authority.
We record uncertain tax positions on the basis of a two-step process: first we determine whether it is more-likely-than-not that the tax positions will be sustained on the basis of the technical merits of the position; and, if so, we recognize the largest amount of tax benefit that is more than 50% likely to be realized upon ultimate settlement with the related tax authority.
If the projections indicate that the underlying asset grouping is not expected to be recoverable, we perform a measurement of impairment and we recognize any carrying value in excess of fair value as an impairment charge.
If the projections indicate that the underlying asset grouping is not expected to be recoverable, we perform a measurement of impairment and we recognize any carrying value in excess of fair value as an impairment charge. Income taxes We are required to estimate and record provisions for income taxes in each of the jurisdictions in which we operate.
For purposes of goodwill impairment testing, we use a discounted expected future cash flow methodology (income approach) to estimate the fair value of our reporting units.
For purposes of quantitative impairment testing, we utilize a discounted expected future cash flow methodology (income approach) to estimate the fair value of our reporting units and indefinite-lived intangible assets.
Performance Measures We use the following key business metrics to evaluate the performance of Pursuit’s attractions business: • Number of visitors. The number of visitors allows us to assess the volume of tickets sold at each attraction during the period. • Revenue per attraction visitor.
Additionally, Tabacón contributed incremental hospitality revenue of $11.4 million during Fiscal 2025. 25 Performance Measures We use the following key business metrics to evaluate the performance of Pursuit’s attractions business: • Number of visitors. The number of visitors allows us to assess the volume of tickets sold at each attraction during the period. • Revenue per attraction visitor.
Impact of Recent Accounting Pronouncements Refer to Note 1 – Overview and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Part II, Item 8 of this 2024 Form 10-K) for further information. 27
See Note 4 – Acquisitions to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K) for additional information. Impact of Recent Accounting Pronouncements See Note 1 – Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K) for additional information. 31
The expected timing of payments of our obligations 23 is estimated based on current information. Timing of payments and actual amounts paid may be different, depending on changes to agreed-upon amounts for certain obligations.
Timing of payments and actual amounts paid may be different, depending on changes to agreed-upon amounts for certain obligations.
The termination of the plan, which had $9.3 million in assets and $10.4 million in estimated obligations on a termination accounting basis as of December 31, 2024, is expected to be completed in the first half of 2025.
The plan had $9.3 million in assets and $10.4 million in estimated obligations on a liquidation basis of accounting as of December 31, 2024.
These differences result in deferred tax assets and liabilities, which are included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. We use significant judgment in forming conclusions regarding the recoverability of our deferred tax assets and evaluate all available positive and negative evidence to determine if it is more-likely-than-not that the deferred tax assets will be realized.
We use significant judgment in forming conclusions regarding the recoverability of our deferred tax assets and evaluate all available positive and negative evidence to determine if it is more-likely-than-not that the deferred tax assets will be realized. To the extent recovery does not appear likely, a valuation allowance must be recorded.
Income taxes — We are required to estimate and record provisions for income taxes in each of the jurisdictions in which we operate. Accordingly, we must estimate our actual current income tax liability, and assess temporary differences arising from the treatment of items for tax purposes, as compared to the treatment for accounting purposes.
Accordingly, we must estimate our actual current income tax liability, and assess temporary differences arising from the treatment of items for tax purposes, as compared to the treatment for accounting purposes. These differences result in deferred tax assets and liabilities, which are included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
All of our hotels and attractions in and near the Jasper townsite, as well as our Pyramid Lake Lodge, Miette Mountain Cabins, and Maligne Lake Cruise were not reached by the wildfire and remain intact except for our Wilderness Kitchen, a restaurant and retail operation located about three miles outside the town of Jasper.
Pursuit’s hotels and attractions in and near the Jasper townsite were not reached by the wildfires and remain intact except for the Maligne Canyon Wilderness Kitchen (“Wilderness Kitchen”), a restaurant and retail operation located about three miles outside the town of Jasper.
Intangible assets and long-lived assets with finite lives are amortized over their respective estimated useful lives and are reviewed for impairment if an event occurs or circumstances change that would indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable through future operations.
Intangible assets and long-lived assets with finite lives are amortized over their respective estimated useful lives and are reviewed for impairment if an event occurs or circumstances change that would indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable through future operations. 29 Application of the goodwill and indefinite-lived asset impairment tests require judgment, including the identification of reporting units, determination of the type of impairment test that should be performed, assignment of assets and liabilities to reporting units, assignment of goodwill to reporting units, and determination of the estimated fair value of reporting units and indefinite-lived intangible assets.
We had a valuation allowance against gross deferred tax assets of $43.6 million as of December 31, 2024 and $72.5 million as of December 31, 2023. While we believe that the deferred tax assets, net of existing valuation allowances, will be utilized in future periods, there are inherent uncertainties regarding the ultimate realization of these assets.
While we believe that the deferred tax assets, net of existing valuation allowances, will be utilized in future periods, there are inherent uncertainties regarding the ultimate realization of these assets.
Our short-term and long-term funding requirements include debt obligations, maintenance capital expenditures, working capital requirements, and potential acquisitions and strategic investments as we focus on scaling our investments in high-return unforgettable, inspiring experiences with high return potential through our Refresh, Build, Buy growth strategy. Our projected capital outlays can be adjusted for changes in the operating environment.
During Fiscal 2025, net cash provided by operating activities attributable to continuing operations was $86.2 million. Our short-term and long-term funding requirements include debt obligations, maintenance capital expenditures, working capital requirements, and potential acquisitions and strategic investments as we focus on scaling our investments in high-return unforgettable, inspiring experiences with high return potential through our Refresh, Build, Buy growth strategy.
Attractions and lodging properties that were temporarily closed due the Jasper wildfire are excluded. For experiences located outside the United States, financial metric comparisons to the prior year are expressed on a constant U.S. dollar basis. 20 Attractions .
In addition to these exclusions, attractions and lodging properties that were temporarily closed due to the Jasper wildfires in July 2024 are comparatively excluded for the third and fourth quarters in the table above. For experiences located outside the United States, key performance indicator comparisons to the prior year are expressed on a constant U.S. dollar basis. 26 Attractions .
When assessing our current sources of liquidity, we include the following: December 31, 2024 2023 Unrestricted cash and cash equivalents (1) $ 49,702 $ 27,435 Available capacity on Revolving Credit Facility (2) — 108,040 Total available liquidity $ 49,702 $ 135,475 (1) As of December 31, 2024, we held $26.4 million of our cash and cash equivalents outside of the United States.
When assessing our current sources of liquidity, we include the following: December 31, (in thousands) 2025 2024 Unrestricted cash and cash equivalents (1) $ 31,118 $ 49,702 Available capacity under 2025 Revolving Credit Facility (2) 207,007 — Total available liquidity $ 238,125 $ 49,702 (1) As of December 31, 2025, we held $30.2 million of our cash and cash equivalents outside of the U.S.
Refer to Note 20 – Pension and Postretirement Benefits of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Part II, Item 8 of this 2024 Form 10-K) for further information.
See Note 9 – Debt and Finance Lease Obligations to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K) for additional information.
Cash provided by operating activities, supplemented by our existing cash and cash equivalents and availability under our 2025 Revolving Credit Facility, are our primary sources of liquidity for funding our business requirements. During the year ended December 31, 2024, net cash provided by operating activities attributable to continuing operations was $56.9 million.
We funded the purchase price primarily with borrowings under the 2025 Revolving Credit Facility. Cash provided by operating activities, supplemented by our existing cash and cash equivalents and availability under our 2025 Revolving Credit Facility, are our primary sources of liquidity for funding our business requirements.
Accordingly, we have accounted for the GES Business as a discontinued operation in this 2024 Form 10-K. Unless otherwise noted, this MD&A relates to our continuing operations and does not include the operations of the GES Business.
We determined that the GES Sale met the criteria to be classified as a discontinued operation. Accordingly, we have accounted for the GES Business as a discontinued operation in this Form 10-K. All amounts and disclosures for all periods presented reflect only the continuing operations of the Company unless otherwise noted.
The related postretirement benefit liabilities are recognized over the employees’ service period. In addition, we retain the obligations for these benefits for retirees of certain sold businesses. While the plans have no funding requirements, we expect to contribute $0.5 million to the plans in 2025.
We have previously administered defined benefit postretirement plans that provide medical and life insurance for certain eligible employees, retirees, and dependents. The related postretirement benefit liabilities are recognized over the employees’ service period. In addition, we retain the obligations for these benefits for retirees of certain sold businesses.
Results of Operations The following table presents total revenue by lines of business: Year Ended December 31, (in thousands) 2024 2023 2022 % Change 2024 vs. 2023 % Change 2023 vs. 2022 Revenue (1) : Attractions $ 208,397 $ 190,437 $ 153,575 9.4 % 24.0 % Hospitality 143,071 143,961 130,303 (0.6 )% 10.5 % Transportation 11,971 12,839 12,798 (6.8 )% 0.3 % Other 3,049 3,048 2,651 — 15.0 % Total revenue $ 366,488 $ 350,285 $ 299,327 4.6 % 17.0 % (1) Revenue by line of business does not agree to Note 2 – Revenue and Related Contract Liabilities of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Part II, Item 8 of this 2024 Form 10-K) as the amounts in the above table include product revenue from food and beverage and retail operations within each line of business. 2024 compared with 2023 Attractions revenue increased $18.0 million due primarily to a 6.1% increase in the number of visitors as well as higher revenue per attraction visitor of 3.1%.
Fiscal 2023 Revenue (1) : Attractions $ 257,533 $ 208,397 $ 190,437 23.6 % 9.4 % Hospitality 180,350 143,071 143,961 26.1 % (0.6 )% Transportation 12,714 11,971 12,839 6.2 % (6.8 )% Other 1,820 3,049 3,048 (40.3 )% — Total revenue $ 452,417 $ 366,488 $ 350,285 23.4 % 4.6 % (1) Revenue by line of business does not agree to Note 2 – Revenue and Related Contract Liabilities to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K) as the amounts in the above table represent management’s methodology for evaluating performance, which includes product revenue from food and beverage and retail operations within each line of business.
Overview We are an attractions and hospitality company that owns and operates a collection of inspiring and unforgettable experiences in iconic destinations in the United States, Canada, and Iceland.
We provide comparisons of our Fiscal 2024 results to the Fiscal 2023 results when such comparisons would be informative due to reclassifications in presentation in the current year. Overview We are an attractions and hospitality company that owns and operates a collection of inspiring and unforgettable experiences in iconic destinations in the United States (“U.S.”), Canada, Iceland, and Costa Rica.
Refer to Note 13 – Debt and Finance Lease Obligations and Note 14 – Derivative of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Part II, Item 8 of this 2024 Form 10-K) for further information. 2025 Credit Agreement On January 3, 2025, we entered into a Credit Agreement (the “2025 Credit Agreement”), along with Brewster Inc., an Alberta corporation and a co-borrower.
See Note 10 – Derivative to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K) for additional information. 24 During Fiscal 2025, we entered into and subsequently amended a credit agreement (the “2025 Credit Agreement”), along with several wholly-owned subsidiaries as co-borrowers.
The termination of the plan, which had $5.5 million in assets and $5.5 million in estimated obligations on a termination accounting basis as of December 31, 2024, is expected to be completed in the second half of 2025. We have defined benefit postretirement plans that provide medical and life insurance for certain eligible employees, retirees, and dependents.
The termination of the plan, which had $5.5 million in assets and $6.0 million in estimated obligations on a liquidation basis of accounting as of December 31, 2025, is expected to be completed during the year ending December 31, 2026.
We incurred total costs at our properties affected by the Jasper wildfires of approximately $21.5 million, all of which are deemed probable of recovery through our insurance. During 2024, we received approximately $13 million in insurance proceeds as a partial settlement relating to the losses, with an additional amount of approximately $3.9 million received subsequent to December 31, 2024.
During Fiscal 2024, we recorded estimated losses at our properties affected by the Jasper wildfires, and received approximately $13 million in insurance proceeds as a partial settlement relating to the losses, of which $3.8 million was allocated to the charge for the Wilderness Kitchen and $9.2 million was allocated against the insurance receivable for other losses incurred.
We presently anticipate contributing $1.3 million to our funded pension plans and $0.7 million to our unfunded pension plans in 2025. During 2024, we communicated the termination of the Giltspur, Inc. Employees’ Pension Plan, which was frozen in 1996, to applicable participants.
Funding policies provide that payments to defined benefit pension trusts shall be at least equal to the minimum funding required by applicable regulations. We presently anticipate contributing $0.5 million to our funded pension plans and $4.3 million to our unfunded pension plans in 2026. During Fiscal 2025, we terminated the Giltspur, Inc. Employees’ Pension Plan, which was frozen in 1996.
During 2024, attractions ticket revenue on a same-store basis increased $19.1 million on a 2.1% increase in visitors and a 13.4% increase in effective ticket price. Hospitality . The decrease in RevPAR during 2024 was primarily driven by a decrease in rooms revenue as a result of the Jasper wildfires, offset in part by an increase in ADR.
During Fiscal 2025, attractions ticket revenue on a same-store basis increased $14.4 million, driven by an 8.6% increase in effective ticket price and a 1.4% increase in visitors.
Other Obligations We have additional obligations as part of our ordinary course of business, beyond those committed for debt obligations and capital expenditures. Refer to Note 22 – Leases and Other and Note 20 – Pension and Postretirement Benefits of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Part II, Item 8 of this 2024 Form 10-K) for further information.
See Note 16 – Pension and Postretirement Benefits and Note 17 – Leases and Other to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K) for additional information. The expected timing of payments of our obligations is estimated based on current information.
Jasper Wildfires On July 22, 2024, Jasper National Park was closed and evacuated due to wildfire activity, and a wildfire entered the Jasper townsite on July 24, 2024.
See Note 9 – Debt and Finance Lease Obligations to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K) for additional information. Jasper Wildfires On July 22, 2024, Jasper National Park was closed and evacuated due to wildfire activity, and wildfires entered the Jasper townsite on July 24, 2024.
To the extent recovery does not appear likely, a valuation allowance must be recorded. We had gross deferred tax assets of $59.6 million as of December 31, 2024 and $80.8 million as of December 31, 2023.
We had gross deferred tax assets of $62.5 million and $59.6 million as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. We had a valuation allowance against gross deferred tax assets of $46.7 million and $43.6 million as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
Refer to Note 27 – Subsequent Events of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Part II, Item 8 of this 2024 Form 10-K) for further information.
See Note 4 – Acquisitions to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K) for additional information. The financial results of Tabacón are consolidated in our financial statements prospectively from the date of acquisition.
The decrease in income from discontinued operations from the prior period is primarily due to the gain on sale from business in 2022. Liquidity and Capital Resources We believe that our existing sources of liquidity will be sufficient to fund operations and projected capital outlays for at least the next 12 months and the longer term.
Additionally, the increase during Fiscal 2024 was due to the periodic remeasurement of the Sky Lagoon finance lease obligation, which resulted in an increase of $2.6 million. 27 Liquidity and Capital Resources We believe that our existing sources of liquidity will be sufficient to fund operations and projected capital expenditures for at least the next twelve months and the longer term.
Capital Expenditures As of December 31, 2024, we have planned capital expenditures of approximately $70 million to $75 million for the next 12 months, including approximately $38 million to $43 million on select growth projects. We intend to continue making selective investments to advance our Refresh, Build, Buy growth strategy while maintaining a solid liquidity position.
We intend to continue making investments to advance our Refresh, Build, Buy growth strategy while maintaining a sufficient liquidity position. Other Obligations We have additional obligations as part of our ordinary course of business, beyond those committed for debt obligations and capital expenditures.
Pension and postretirement benefits — Our pension plans use traditional defined benefit formulas based on years of service and final average compensation. Funding policies provide that payments to defined benefit pension trusts shall be at least equal to the minimum funding required by applicable regulations.
Actual results could differ and we may be exposed to increases or decreases in those reserves and tax provisions that could be material. 30 Pension and postretirement benefits Our pension plans use traditional defined benefit formulas based on years of service and final average compensation.
Our elevated hospitality experiences include 15 world-class point-of-interest attractions and 28 distinctive lodges, along with integrated restaurants, retail and transportation that enable visitors to discover and connect with stunning national parks and renowned global travel locations. 17 Recent Developments Sale of the GES Business and Viad Corp Transformation into Pursuit After a strategic review of the Company’s operations, with the goal of increasing shareholder value, Pursuit (formerly known as Viad Corp) entered into a Purchase Agreement with Truelink Capital on October 20, 2024 pursuant to which Truelink Capital agreed to purchase all of the outstanding equity interests held by the Company in its subsidiaries comprising the GES Business.
Viad Corp Transformation into Pursuit After a strategic review of the Company’s operations, with the goal of increasing shareholder value, Pursuit (formerly “Viad Corp”) entered into an Equity Purchase Agreement with TL Voltron, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Truelink Capital”), pursuant to which Truelink Capital agreed to purchase all of the outstanding equity interests held by the Company in its subsidiaries comprising the Company’s former GES Exhibitions and Spiro reportable segments (the “GES Business”).
Income tax expense – The effective income tax rates were a negative 13.9% for 2024 and 47.4% for 2023. The effective tax rates differed from the 21% federal rate as we do not recognize a tax benefit primarily on losses in the United States where we have a valuation allowance.
Income tax expense – The effective income tax rates were 30.0% and a negative 13.9% in Fiscal 2025 and Fiscal 2024, respectively. The higher Fiscal 2025 effective tax rate relative to the 21% federal rate reflects the absence of tax benefits on U.S. losses due to a valuation allowance.
On January 3, 2025, we entered into the 2025 Credit Agreement with Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, and the other lenders named in the agreement. The 2025 Credit Agreement provides for the $200 million revolving 2025 Revolving Credit Facility, available in U.S. dollars, Canadian dollars, Euros and Pounds sterling, with a maturity of January 3, 2030.
The 2025 Credit Agreement provides for the 2025 Revolving Credit Facility of $300 million, available in U.S. dollars, Canadian dollars, Euros, and Pound sterling with a maturity date of September 25, 2030. Borrowings from the 2025 Revolving Credit Facility are expected to provide us with additional funds for operations, growth initiatives, acquisitions and other general corporate purposes.
The increase in RevPAR during 2023 was due to increases in ADR and occupancy primarily driven by revenue management efforts and increased guest demand in Western Canada.
Hospitality revenue increased $37.3 million primarily due to a 28.6% increase in Revenue per Available Room (“RevPAR”) driven by revenue management efforts and overall increased guest demand driving a 10.1% increase in occupancy.
Refer to “– Recent Developments - Sale of the GES Business ” above and Note 5 – Discontinued Operations of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Part II, Item 8 of this 2024 Form 10-K) for further information. 22 2023 compared with 2022 Cost of services and products – The increase in cost of services and products in primarily due to an increase in operating costs to support higher business volume.
Accordingly, the financial results for all periods presented reflect the GES Business as discontinued operations. See Note 5 – Discontinued Operations to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K) for additional information.
We are required to make estimates and assumptions that affect our reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue, and expenses.
As of December 31, 2025, approximately $39.8 million remained authorized and available for common stock repurchases. Critical Accounting Estimates The consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (“GAAP”). We are required to make estimates and assumptions that affect our reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue, costs, and expenses.
During 2024, rooms revenue on a same-store basis increased $5.7 million on an 8.6% increase in RevPAR and a 0.4% increase in room nights available. Refer to “– Recent Developments ” above for additional information on the Jasper wildfires.
During Fiscal 2025, rooms revenue on a same-store basis increased $4.8 million on a 7.1% increase in RevPAR. The increase in RevPAR was primarily due to an increase in ADR, particularly at our lodges in Banff, Alberta and Glacier Park, Montana. Expenses and Discontinued Operations (in thousands) Fiscal 2025 Fiscal 2024 Fiscal 2023 Fiscal 2025 vs.