561520 — Tour Operators
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in arranging and assembling tours. The tours are sold through travel agencies or tour operators. Travel or wholesale tour operators are included in this industry.
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Acting as agents in selling travel, tour, and accommodation services to the general public and commercial
- clients--are classified in Industry 561510, Travel Agencies;
- Conducting scenic and sightseeing tours--are classified in Subsector 487, Scenic and Sightseeing
- Transportation; and
- Providing guide services, such as archeological, museum, tourist, hunting, or fishing--are classified in
- Industry 713990, All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries.
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 561520 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Tour Operators |
| SBA Size Standard | $25,000,000 |
| U.S. Establishments | 2,584 (Census CBP, 2023) |
| IRS PBA Code | 561500 (rolled-up match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 56 → 561 → 5615 |
| Source / Verified | US Census 2022 NAICS Manual, Census CBP / 2026-06-28 |
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 4725 - Tour Operators (via SIC1987:4725→NAICS1997:56152→2002:561520→2007:561520→2012:561520→2017:561520→2022:561520)
Suggested Product Service Codes (Advisory)
The following Product Service Codes (PSCs) are advisory suggestions aligned with this NAICS code. Note: NAICS and PSC codes map to different dimensions of procurement (industry vs. product/service). There is no official binding 1:1 crosswalk.
- PSC V302 — Travel Agent Services
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 561520:
- Sector 56 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.
Related Industries in 5615
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 561520 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 561520 is 'Tour Operators', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 56 (Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services); the SBA small-business size standard is $25,000,000.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 561520?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 561520 is $25,000,000 (based on receipts).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 561520?
NAICS code 561520 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 4725 - Tour Operators.