GESCORE Connect Helps National Restaurant Association Execute a Successful Show

Business Wire, August 5, 2008

Association Extends Contract with GES([R])

LAS VEGAS -- The National Restaurant Association, the leading business association for the restaurant industry, recently utilized GESCORE Connect(SM) to plan and manage its annual National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show[R], the restaurant and hospitality industry's premier international marketplace.

The successful partnership between GES and the National Restaurant Association continues to strengthen with the launch of GESCORE Connect(SM), an online account collaboration system. GESCORE Connect(SM) provides GES clients and account teams online access to efficiently manage graphic designs and access key event information. GESCORE Connect(SM) provides the flexibility to be in touch with immediate access so key team members may collaborate anywhere, at any time, and from multiple locations.

"Our team utilized GESCORE Connect(SM) to enable both GES and the National Restaurant Association show teams to more effectively manage the look and feel of our annual event as well as our new event, the International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event," said Sr. Vice President, Conventions Mary Pat Heftman. "The National Restaurant Association values the long-standing relationship we have with GES and the terrific leadership we receive from our account team. They are truly a strategic partner and play a key role in the success of our annual exhibition."

"We are very pleased that the National Restaurant Association chose to partner with GES as its official services contractor and to extend our agreement," said Kevin Rabbitt, GES president and chief executive officer. "GES is truly appreciative of the mutual trust and collaboration we share with the National Restaurant Association in producing the restaurant and hospitality industry's premier international foodservice marketplace."

The multi-year agreement between GES and the National Restaurant Association begins with the 2009 National Restaurant Association's Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show[R], to be held May 16 through 19 at McCormick Place in Chicago.

ABOUT GES

Las Vegas-based GES Exposition Services, a subsidiary of Viad Corp (NYSE: VVI) (www.viad.com), services every major exhibition and event market across the United States, Canada, United Kingdom and in Abu Dhabi through the GES Worldwide Network. GES provides a wide range of services including exhibition planning and design, turnkey and custom exhibit rentals, material handling, staging, overhead sign rigging, temporary electrical equipment, signs and graphics manufacturing, installation and dismantling labor, carpet and furnishings, and transportation services. GES produces many well-known shows including the International Consumer Electronics Show, Spring Fair Birmingham, International Council of Shopping Centers, National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show[R], MAGIC, and CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE. For more information, visit www.ges.com.

ABOUT NRA

The National Restaurant Association, founded in 1919, is the leading business association for the restaurant industry, which is comprised of 945,000 restaurant and foodservice outlets and a work force of 13.1 million employees - making it the cornerstone of the economy, career opportunities and community involvement. Along with the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation, the Association works to represent, educate and promote the rapidly growing industry. For more information, visit our Web site at www.restaurant.org.