561591 — Convention and Visitors Bureaus
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in marketing and promoting communities and facilities to businesses and leisure travelers through a range of activities, such as assisting organizations in locating meeting and convention sites; providing travel information on area attractions, lodging accommodations, restaurants; providing maps; and organizing group tours of local historical, recreational, and cultural attractions (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Organizing, promoting, and/or managing events, such as business and trade shows, conventions,
- conferences, and meetings (whether or not they manage and provide the staff to operate the facilities in
- which these events take place)--are classified in Industry 561920, Convention and Trade Show Organizers;
- and
- Organizing, promoting, and/or managing live performing arts productions, sports events, and similar
- events, such as festivals (whether or not they manage and provide the staff to operate the facilities in which
- these events take place)--are classified in Industry Group 7113, Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and
- Similar Events.
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 7389 - Business Services (via SIC1987:7389→NAICS1997:561591→2002:561591→2007:561591→2012:561591→2017:561591→2022:561591)
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 V999 — Other Transportation Travel and Relocation Services
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 561591 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 561591 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Convention and Visitors Bureaus' under Sector 56 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 561591? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $25,000,000 for NAICS code 561591 (Convention and Visitors Bureaus), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 561591? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 561591 (Convention and Visitors Bureaus) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 7389 - Business Services.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 561591:
- 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 561591 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Convention and Visitors Bureaus).
- 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.