The three General Services Administration (GSA) contracts with Northrup Grumman, EDS, and CW Government Travel for end-to-end systems including online booking and automated reimbursement
Embarkation
To go or get on board. Entering or boarding the ship.
Entrepreneur
A person who organizes, manages and assumes the risks of a business.
Errors and Omissions Insurance
Insurance to pay for damages that occur because of mistakes or omissions made by the agent.
Escort
Person traveling with a group as a guide, usually available throughout the tour. See also tour conductor, tour manager.
Escorted Tour
A tour that includes the services of an escort; also called a conducted tour. Depending on representations made in promotional material it may become a fully escorted tour.
Escrow Account
Legally required safeguard of funds held by financial institutions until services have been rendered.
European Plan
EP - a room rate without any meals included.
Exclusivity
Reserved for specific persons.
exculpatory clause
See disclaimer clause.
Excursion
Returning to the original point of departure.
Excursionist
A visitor that travels for tourism purposes with no overnight stay in the country visited.
Exemption
Not required to pay from taxes or customs duties.
Extension Tours
Optional trips that may be taken before, during, or after a basic tour.
Extra Section
An additional aircraft placed on a flight schedule, usually during holidays and peak travel times.
Traveler's Rights
Traveler’s Rights: Your Legal Guide to Fair Treatment and Full Value
