Other Travel Arrangement & Reservation Services
Key Figures
Figures are published for NAICS 56159 directly.
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Official definition
This industry comprises establishments (except travel agencies and tour operators) primarily engaged in providing travel arrangement and reservation services.
Source: US Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS Definitions. Public domain.
Illustrative examples
- Condominium time-share exchange services
- Road and travel services automobile clubs
- Convention or visitors bureaus
- Ticket (e.g., airline, bus, cruise ship, sports, theatrical) offices
- Reservation (e.g., airline, car rental, hotel, restaurant) services
- Ticket (e.g., amusement, sports, theatrical) agencies
Which code does this activity belong in?
Code 56159 covers travel arrangement and reservation services that are not provided by travel agencies or tour operators. Travel agencies act as agents selling existing travel packages and accommodations, while tour operators assemble and arrange tours for resale; in contrast, establishments in 56159 provide ancillary services such as ticket sales, reservations, membership-based travel services, and convention planning. The distinction lies in whether the establishment is fundamentally selling packaged travel products or instead offering specific booking, ticketing, and coordination services.