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 (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
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
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)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 561520 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 561520 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Tour Operators' under Sector 56 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 561520? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $25,000,000 for NAICS code 561520 (Tour Operators), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 561520? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 561520 (Tour Operators) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 4725 - Tour Operators.
Related Pages & Tools
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.
- NAICS 561520 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Tour Operators).
- 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.