Travel agency and tour operator activities

NACE v2.1 Code: O79.1

About travel agency and tour operator activities

NACE code 79.1 covers the activities of travel agencies and tour operators, which play a crucial role in the tourism industry. These businesses provide a wide range of services, including booking transportation, accommodation, and other travel-related arrangements on behalf of travelers. They are essential intermediaries between consumers and various suppliers within the travel and hospitality sectors, facilitating the planning and execution of seamless travel experiences.

Production process

The main production techniques used by travel agencies and tour operators involve the aggregation and packaging of travel services. This includes researching and negotiating contracts with airlines, hotels, car rental companies, and other service providers to create customized tour packages or itineraries. Travel agents utilize specialized software and online booking platforms to manage reservations, payments, and customer information. Tour operators may also organize and lead group tours, handling logistics such as transportation, guides, and activities.

Production inputs

The key inputs required for the travel agency and tour operator industry include access to a wide network of travel suppliers, such as 49.1 Passenger rail transport, interurban, 49.3 Other passenger land transport, 55.1 Hotels and similar accommodation, and 79.9 Other reservation service and related activities. Additionally, travel agencies and tour operators rely on skilled personnel, such as travel consultants and tour guides, as well as robust information technology systems to manage bookings, customer data, and inventory.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the travel agency and tour operator industry are the travel packages, itineraries, and related services sold to individual consumers and corporate clients. These services are then consumed by a variety of other NACE codes, including 49.1 Passenger rail transport, interurban, 49.3 Other passenger land transport, 55.1 Hotels and similar accommodation, and 79.9 Other reservation service and related activities. The travel agency and tour operator industry plays a crucial role in connecting travelers with the various suppliers and services that make up the broader tourism and hospitality sectors.

Revisions to 79.1

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 79.1. The most recent 1 version of this code (79.1) is in the NACE v2.1 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 79.1.

Family tree for travel agency and tour operator activities

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    A["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/O'>O: ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPPORT SERVICE ACTIVITIES</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/O/79'>79: Travel agency, tour operator and other reservation service and related activities</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/O/79/1'>79.1: Travel agency and tour operator activities</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/O/79/9'>79.9: Other reservation service and related activities</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/O/79/11'>79.11: Travel agency activities</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/O/79/12'>79.12: Tour operator activities</a>"]


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