Exhibit 23

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement Nos. 333-35231, 333-99239, 333-130175 and 333-145969 on Form S-8 of our report dated March 11, 2013, relating to the financial statements and financial statement schedule of Viad Corp and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”), and the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2012.

/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Deloitte & Touche LLP

Phoenix, Arizona

March 11, 2013