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Early Check-In: The option to register at a hotel or accommodation earlier than the standard check-in time, which may be subject to availability and possibly an additional fee.

Early Bird Special: A promotional offer that provides discounted rates on travel services or accommodations for bookings made well in advance of the travel date.

Eco/Sustainable Tourism: Travel practices that prioritize the conservation of the environment and the well-being of local communities, focusing on minimizing the negative impacts of tourism.

Eco-Conscious Travel: Traveling with an awareness of and commitment to environmental preservation, often involving choices that reduce the traveler’s carbon footprint.

Eco-Friendly Travel: Travel activities that are designed to be less harmful to the environment, often incorporating green practices like recycling, energy efficiency, and the use of renewable resources.

Eco-Lodge: A type of accommodation designed to have minimal impact on the natural environment, often situated in or near natural settings and operating with sustainability practices to conserve resources and support local communities.

Ecotour: A tour specifically designed to showcase and educate about the natural environment, often including visits to natural parks and reserves, with a focus on conservation and sustainable practices.

Ecotourism: A form of tourism that is directed towards exotic, often threatened, natural environments, intended to support conservation efforts and observe wildlife.

Educational Tour: A trip with a focus on learning about specific subjects, such as history, culture, or science, often organized for students or interest groups.

Education Tourism: A branch of tourism where the primary motive is to engage in learning activities or academic programs, which may include language learning, cultural exchange programs, or academic conferences.

Elder Hostel: Now known as Road Scholar, it’s a program offering educational and travel experiences primarily aimed at older adults, providing learning-focused adventures.

Electronic Boarding Pass: A digital version of a traditional boarding pass that can be displayed on a mobile device, used to check in and board the airplane.

Electronic Ticket (E-Ticket): A digital ticket issued by airlines that eliminates the need for a physical ticket, containing the travel reservation and itinerary information, accessible via email or airline accounts.

Elevated Roadway: A highway or road that is raised above the ground, often used to bypass congested areas or natural obstacles, providing a faster and more direct route for vehicles.

E-Ticketing: The digital issuance and management of travel tickets, especially for airlines and railways, allowing travelers to book, pay, and check in using electronic devices without the need for paper tickets.

Embargo: A restriction or ban on travel or transportation services to a particular destination or country, often imposed for political, safety, or health reasons.

Embark: To board a vessel or aircraft at the beginning of a journey; the process involves checking in, going through security, and finally getting on the ship or plane.

Emergency Exit: A designated escape route or special doorway in buildings, vehicles, or aircraft used to quickly evacuate people in the event of an emergency, such as a fire or crash. These exits are clearly marked, kept clear of obstructions, and are designed to open easily for rapid egress.

Emergency Landing: A precautionary measure taken by an aircraft to land immediately due to an unexpected situation or malfunction, prioritizing the safety of passengers and crew.

Emergency Services: Critical public service agencies that provide immediate assistance during emergencies, such as medical aid, fire response, and law enforcement, often essential for traveler safety in crisis situations.

En Route: A French term used to indicate that something is on the way or in the process of being transported from one place to another.

End Suite: A suite located at the end of a hallway or on the corner of a hotel or ship, offering potentially more space, privacy, and often panoramic views.

English Breakfast: A full breakfast meal often served in the UK and Ireland, typically including bacon, eggs, sausages, toast, mushrooms, and a beverage such as tea or coffee.

Entrance Fee: A charge for admission to a place of interest, such as a national park, museum, or historical site, used to manage visitor access and contribute to maintenance and conservation efforts.

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA): A process of evaluating the potential environmental effects of a proposed project or development, including tourism facilities, to mitigate negative impacts on the environment.

Errors and Omissions Insurance: A type of professional liability insurance that protects companies and professionals against claims of inadequate work or negligent actions.

Escort: A person or guide who accompanies a tour group to ensure the trip runs smoothly, often responsible for logistical details and providing information about the destinations visited.

Escorted Tours: Pre-arranged group travel experiences that include the services of an escort or tour guide, with a set itinerary for sightseeing and accommodations.

Escrow Accounts: Accounts where funds are held in trust while two or more parties complete a transaction, often used in travel for holding customer payments until the services are rendered.

Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA): The time at which a plane, ship, or other form of transport is expected to arrive at its destination.

Estimated Time of Departure (ETD): The time at which a plane, ship, or other form of transport is expected to leave its point of origin.

Electric Vehicle (EV): A vehicle powered by electric motors using energy typically stored in rechargeable batteries, increasingly used in car rental and shared mobility services for their environmental benefits.

Ethnicity: A social group that shares a common and distinctive culture, religion, language, or the like, often considered in travel for cultural heritage tours or ancestry exploration trips.

Ethnic Tourism: Ethnic tourism involves traveling to destinations primarily to experience the culture, traditions, and way of life of specific ethnic groups. It often includes activities such as visiting indigenous communities, participating in cultural festivals, trying local cuisine, and learning about traditional crafts and rituals.

Eurailpass: A rail pass that allows non-European residents unlimited travel on most trains across Europe, offering a convenient and flexible way to explore multiple countries by train.

European Plan: A hotel rate that includes only the cost of the room, with no meals included, allowing guests the flexibility to eat outside the hotel or arrange their own meals.

Excess Baggage: Luggage that exceeds the airline’s allowed limit for weight or number of pieces and typically incurs additional charges for transport.

Exchange Rate: The value of one country’s currency in terms of another currency, affecting how much money travelers receive when they exchange their home currency for local currency abroad.

Exclusive Fare: A special ticket price offered by an airline, hotel, or other travel provider that may include additional benefits and is usually not publicly available or offered to select customers or groups.

Exclusive Rate: A special rate for travel services or accommodations offered to a specific group or through a specific channel, not available to the general public.

Excursion: A short journey or trip, especially one taken as a leisure activity, and usually starting and ending at the same place within a day.

Exotic Travel: Travel to destinations that are considered unusual or remote relative to the traveler’s home country, often characterized by unique cultural experiences, wildlife, and landscapes.

Exotic Voyages: Specialized travel experiences that take guests to distant, often less-traveled destinations, offering unique cultural, natural, or adventurous activities that are not typically part of mainstream tourism.

Expedition Cruising: A type of cruising focused on adventure and exploration, often using smaller ships to access remote destinations, providing educational programs and activities related to the regions visited, such as wildlife viewing or cultural exchanges.

Experience Economy: An economic concept where businesses create memorable events for their customers, and the memory itself becomes the product. In travel, this involves creating immersive and unique experiences that go beyond traditional sightseeing.

Experiential Travel: A form of tourism where the focus is on experiencing a country, city, or particular place by connecting to its history, people, food, and culture, often involving active participation and immersion in the local environment.

Extension: An additional period added to a trip, stay, or tour, often arranged in advance or as an option to prolong the travel experience beyond the original itinerary.

Express Check-Out: A service offered by hotels that allows guests to check out quickly, often by dropping off room keys in a designated box or by completing the process electronically, without needing to visit the front desk.

Expressway: A high-speed divided highway with limited access, designed for the unimpeded flow of traffic, often with no traffic lights or intersections, facilitating faster travel between destinations.