VIAD CORP INCREASES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND BY 150% TO $0.10 PER COMMON SHARE

The board of directors of Viad Corp

today increased the Company's quarterly dividend on the common stock to $0.10 per share from $0.04 per share, an increase of 150%. The dividend is payable October 1, 2012, to stockholders of record September 7, 2012. "This quarterly dividend increase reflects the Board's confidence in the continuing growth prospects for Viad and our ability to generate sustainable cash flows," said Paul Dykstra, president and chief executive officer of Viad Corp. "We are pleased to reward our loyal shareholders with an enhanced return." About ViadViad 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, Glacier Park, Inc. and Alaska Denali Travel. For more information, visit the company's Web site at www.viad.com. Forward-Looking Statements As provided by the safe harbor provision under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Viad cautions readers that, in addition to historical information contained herein, this press release includes certain information, assumptions and discussions that may constitute forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts, but reflect current estimates, projections,