Analysis
NAICS 721 is the 2022 subsector for accommodation, part of 72 (Accommodation and Food Services). Census lists 70 example activities under it in the official index.
County Business Patterns counts 70,350 US establishments in this code in 2023, employing 1,963,343 people at an average annual payroll of $41,207 per employee (10th percentile of national industries). 38% of the establishments have fewer than five employees, which is close to the national mix.
By establishments it ranks 2nd of the 2 codes at this level within Accommodation and Food Services, with 9% of them.
Across its national industries Census lists 70 index entries; typical ones are alpine skiing facilities with accommodations (i.e., ski…, casino hotels, bed and breakfast inns and cabins, housekeeping.
It splits into 3 more detailed codes. The largest by establishments is 7211 (Traveler Accommodation) with 60,776.
Its more detailed codes are 7211 Traveler Accommodation (60,776 establishments), 7212 RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (7,985 establishments) and 7213 Rooming and Boarding Houses, Dormitories, and Workers' Camps (1,589 establishments).
Official definition
Industries in the Accommodation subsector provide lodging or short-term accommodations for travelers, vacationers, and others. There is a wide range of establishments in these industries. Some provide lodging only, while others provide meals, laundry services, and recreational facilities, as well as lodging. Lodging establishments are classified in this subsector even if the provision of complementary services generates more revenue. The types of complementary services provided vary from establishment to establishment.
The subsector is organized into three groups: (1) traveler accommodation, (2) recreational accommodation, and (3) rooming and boarding houses, dormitories, and workers' camps. The Traveler Accommodation industry group includes establishments that primarily provide traditional types of lodging services. This group includes hotels, motels, and bed-and-breakfast inns. In addition to lodging, these establishments may provide a range of other services to their guests. The RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps industry group includes establishments that operate lodging facilities primarily designed to accommodate outdoor enthusiasts. Included are travel trailer campsites, recreational vehicle parks, and outdoor adventure retreats. The Rooming and Boarding Houses, Dormitories, and Workers' Camps industry group includes establishments providing temporary or longer-term accommodations, that for the period of occupancy, may serve as a principal residence. Board (i.e., meals) may be provided but is not essential.
Establishments that manage short-stay accommodation establishments (e.g., hotels and motels) on a contractual basis are classified in this subsector if they both manage the operation and provide the operating staff. Such establishments are classified based on the type of facility managed and operated.
Source: US Census Bureau, NAICS 2022 Manual.
Index entries (70)
- Alpine skiing facilities with accommodations (i.e., ski resorts)
- Casino hotels
- Bed and breakfast inns
- Cabins, housekeeping
- Campgrounds
- Boys' camps (except day, instructional)
- Boarding houses