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Touring museum exhibition, produced by Global Experience Specialists, will highlight content from Jet Propulsion Laboratory and NASA and focus on the search for alien life within and beyond our solar system. KANSAS CITY, Mo. (PRWEB) May 22, 2013 Alien Worlds and Androids, an all-new touring museum exhibition featuring scientific and educational content from Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) and NASA, is set to open at Kansas City’s Science Center, Science City, in Union Station Kansas...

PHOENIX, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Viad Corp (NYSE:VVI) today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share on the common stock. The dividend is payable July 1, 2013, to stockholders of record June 7, 2013. About ViadViad is an S&P SmallCap 600 company. Viad operates through its Marketing & Events Group, composed of Global Experience Specialists, Inc. and affiliates, and its Travel & Recreation Group, composed of Brewster Travel Canada,...

All-new experience set to open in Minneapolis May 10, 2013 LOS ANGELES, April 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Fans of the blockbuster film franchise, ICE AGE, will soon have the opportunity to embark on a fun-filled adventure into the prehistoric world of their favorite characters through CAMP ICE AGE, which will open at Mall of America in Minneapolis on May 10, 2013. In partnership with Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products, Global Experience Specialists, Inc. (GES) created the...

Last Chance to See Discovery Times Square's Blockbuster Exhibition before Sunday, April 7 Closing NEW YORK, March 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Don't miss Harry Potter: The Exhibition before it closes in just three weeks! The blockbuster exhibition, which returned to New York City by popular demand after its successful 2011 run, will be open at Discovery Times Square through April 7, 2013. The 14,000-square-foot experiential exhibition - created by Global Experience Specialists,...

PHOENIX, Feb. 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Viad Corp (NYSE:VVI) today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share on the common stock. The dividend is payable April 1, 2013, to stockholders of record March 15, 2013. 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 Travel...

PHOENIX, Feb. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Viad Corp (NYSE:VVI) today announced full year 2012 income from continuing operations of $5.3 million, or $0.26 per diluted share, compared to $8.8 million, or $0.43 per share, in 2011. Viad's 2012 income before other items was $22.0 million, or $1.09 per diluted share, which excludes unfavorable tax matters of $0.67 per share and restructuring charges of $0.16 per share. This compares to full year 2011 income before other items of $11.1...

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Themed attractions and trade show expert Global Experience Specialists (GES), in partnership with legendary ocean explorer Jean-Michel Cousteau and respected water-sports company Body Glove, announced sponsorship opportunities for an in-development, educational touring exhibition, Ocean Explorers. Levels of participation include Partner, Sponsor, and Supplier, and will include multi-year and multi-dimensional alliances with the...

PHOENIX, Oct. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Viad Corp (NYSE:VVI) today announced third quarter 2012 revenue increased 42.2 percent to $307.5 million, with net income of $20.0 million, or $0.99 per diluted share. Viad's income before other items, which excludes net restructuring charges of $392,000 after tax, was $20.4 million, or $1.01 per share. This compares to 2011 third quarter income before other items of $1.2 million, or $0.06 per share, and the Company's prior guidance of $0.73...

PHOENIX, Oct. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Viad Corp (NYSE:VVI) will hold a teleconference with investors and analysts for a review of 2012 third quarter results on Friday, October 26, 2012, at 9 a.m. (Eastern time). The earnings press release will be issued on that date and posted on Viad's Web site at www.viad.com prior to the call. To join the live teleconference dial toll-free (800) 857-4380 passcode "Viad" or access the webcast through Viad's Web site. A replay will be available...

PHOENIX, Aug. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Viad Corp (NYSE:VVI) 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,...