PHOENIX - Viad Corp (NYSE: VVI) is proud to support our military servicemen and women. Since October 2011, Viad's business unit Global Experience Specialists, Inc. (GES) has put additional focus on recruiting and hiring candidates with military backgrounds to join its existing U.S. operations workforce. The hiring of former military personnel has been a great win for GES' business while, at the same time, benefitting our military branches by offering employment opportunities to the veterans who have proudly served our country.

The former military personnel's leadership and logistical experience makes them well suited for the nature of GES' business. Years of military service have equipped these candidates with specialized skill sets that are highly transferrable to the trade show environment. GES is looking to hire additional employees from this talent source who have a background in management and logistics experience they can apply to trade show operations.

"We're proud to be in a position to offer employment to the men and women who have served our country," said Paul Dykstra, Chairman, President and CEO of Viad Corp. "We're dedicated to recruiting great people and to further developing the talents of our people in order to attract and retain a capable and diverse team. Individuals with a military background have proven to be a great fit for our business since our work environment frequently requires the attributes these individuals possess."

Several of the former military personnel who have joined the GES team have enjoyed the opportunity to apply their expertise to quickly learn about operations and procurement within the trade show business.

"Having learned how to work through difficult situations, solve problems and accomplish goals in the military, GES is a perfect fit for my talents and abilities," said Charles Starr, operations manager for GES in Las Vegas, Nevada.  "I have worked for a few different corporations after leaving the military, and GES is by far the best company I've worked for. If you have initiative and can communicate your ideas and if you are a team-player with a passion for growing personally and professionally, then GES is a great place for you to call home."

"My prior military career in contracting provided me with the opportunity to hone many essential workplace skills in a dynamic and challenging environment," said Amy Ciaravolo, strategic buyer at GES' Las Vegas headquarters.  "I believe these skills greatly enhance the contributions I am able to make in my new procurement position at GES - an environment that fosters creativity and innovation."

The positions for which the former military personnel have been hired are full-time positions and offer growth opportunities within the company. In addition to former military personnel, Viad and GES will continue to recruit new employees from the local markets they serve while at the same time continuing to provide career paths for their talented, existing workforce.

About Viad

Viad is an S&P SmallCap 600 company. Viad operates through its Marketing & Events Group, comprised of Global Experience Specialists, Inc. and affiliates, and its Travel & Recreation Group, comprised of Brewster Inc., Glacier Park, Inc. and Alaskan Park Properties, Inc. For more information, visit the company's Web site at www.viad.com.

About GES

Global Experience Specialists, Inc. (GES), a Viad Corp (NYSE: VVI) company, is a leading marketing agency that produces exhibitions, events, exhibits and retail environments. GES provides a wide range of services, including turn-key official show services, cutting-edge creative and design, marketing and measurement services-all with an unrivaled global reach. GES partners with leading shows and brands, including the International CES, Spring Fair Birmingham, International Woodworking Fair, CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE, Bell Helicopter, Genzyme, L'Oreal, Warner Bros., and Simon Property Group. The GES National Servicenter

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