561510 — Travel Agencies
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in acting as agents in selling travel, tour, and accommodation services to the general public and commercial clients.
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Arranging and assembling tours that they generally sell through travel agencies or on their own account--
- are classified in Industry 561520, Tour Operators;
- Providing guide services, such as archeological, museum, tourist, hunting, or fishing--are classified in
- Industry 713990, All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries; and
- Providing reservation services (e.g., accommodations, entertainment events, travel)--are classified in U.S.
- Industry 561599, All Other Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services.
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 561510 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Travel Agencies |
| SBA Size Standard | $25,000,000 |
| U.S. Establishments | 9,308 (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 4724 - Travel Agencies (via SIC1987:4724→NAICS1997:56151→2002:561510→2007:561510→2012:561510→2017:561510→2022:561510)
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 561510:
- 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 561510 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 561510 is 'Travel Agencies', 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 561510?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 561510 is $25,000,000 (based on receipts).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 561510?
NAICS code 561510 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 4724 - Travel Agencies.