561510 — Travel Agencies
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.
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 |
| IRS PBA Code | 561500 (rolled-up match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 56 → 561 → 5615 |
| Source / Verified | US Census 2022 NAICS Manual / 2026-06-28 |
NAICS Structure: 561510
National Industry
Sector (2)
56
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services
Subsector (3)
561
Administrative and Support Services
Industry Group (4)
5615
Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services
Industry (5)
56151
Travel Agencies
National Industry (6)
561510
Travel Agencies
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)
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.