ISIC 5540—Intermediation service activities for accommodation

Where 5540 sits

1. I Accommodation and food service activities
2. 55 Accommodation
3. 554 Intermediation service activities for accommodation
4. 5540 Intermediation service activities for accommodation

What 5540 includes

• The intermediation of all types of accommodation by bringing clients and service providers together for a fee or commission. These intermediation activities can be carried out on digital platforms or through non-digital channels (phone, post etc.). The fee or commission can be received from either the client or the provider of the accommodation. Revenue for the intermediation activities can include other sources of income, such as: revenues from the sale of advertising space.
• Time-share exchange services
• Reservation services for accommodation

What 5540 excludes

• The activities of combined activities of accommodation, travel and food, i.e. travel agencies and tour operators, see 7911, 7912

5540 in other systems