MCC 7991 - Tourism 
Merchant Category Code (MCC) 7991 is primarily designated for tourism-related activities. This code covers a wide range of businesses that enhance and facilitate travel and leisure activities, providing services that enrich the experience of tourists. Within this category fall companies offering cultural, recreational, and historical tours, among other tourism-oriented experiences.
Types of Services
- Tour Operators: These businesses plan and conduct tours, offering customers pre-arranged travel itineraries, guides, and logistical support.
- Guided Tours: Services offered by individuals or companies that provide guided experiences through historical sites, natural landscapes, or cultural landmarks.
- Excursions: Short trips or outings to various attractions, often organized for tourists in a specific area.
- Cultural Experiences: Businesses that offer activities such as cooking classes, traditional arts and crafts, or cultural heritage events aimed at tourists.
Related MCCs
- MCC 4722: Travel Agencies and Tour Operators: Includes businesses primarily focused on booking travel arrangements and creating comprehensive travel packages, whereas MCC 7991 specifically targets the execution of tourism and tour-related services.
- MCC 7941: Professional Sports and Clubs: This category covers activities related to professional sporting events, which may also attract tourists but focus more on venue-specific engagements rather than tours.
- MCC 7996: Amusement Parks, Carnivals, and Circuses: Focuses on entertainment venues like theme parks which may constitute part of a tourist's itinerary, but are distinct from tour-oriented operations.
FAQs
- What types of businesses use MCC 7991?
- Businesses involved in organizing and executing tours, cultural experiences, and excursions are primarily included in this category. - How does MCC 7991 differ from a travel agency's MCC?
- While MCC 7991 applies to the direct provision of tour experiences, travel agencies use MCC 4722 for booking and arranging travel packages. - Can a tour guide be categorized under MCC 7991?
- Yes, individual tour guides or companies providing guided tour services are often classified under this MCC.
MCC Categories
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