GESCORE Connect(SM) Helps National Restaurant Association Execute a Successful Show

Association Extends Contract with GES(R)
LAS VEGAS--(Business Wire)--
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.

GES Exposition Services, Las Vegas
Detra Page, APR, 702-263-2755
dpage@ges.com

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