Key facts
Code summary
Code I
Official title Accommodation and Food Service Activities
Version PSIC 2019
Source layer PSA / BSP
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PSIC 2019 Navigation-first hub Section I - Accommodation and Food Service Activities
PSIC Section I covers accommodation and food service activities in the Philippines. It includes hotels, resorts, restaurants, catering and food stalls across two divisions.
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About this level
Practical summary
Section I sits in the PSIC 2019 hierarchy. This section is the hospitality umbrella. It separates accommodation from food and beverage service so tourism operators and dining businesses can choose the correct line of work. Common examples include Accommodation and Food and Beverage Service Activities.
Administrative context
Where this code is used
It appears in tourism registration, hospitality profiling and BIR-facing activity wording when the business provides lodging, meals or catering. Typical starting points include Accommodation and Food and Beverage Service Activities.
Selection note
How to choose it
Use this section when the primary service is a place to stay or something to eat and drink. If the business only sells packaged goods or runs a delivery channel, compare Trade or Manufacturing first. Compare child divisions such as Accommodation and Food and Beverage Service Activities and keep moving deeper until the wording matches the actual line of business.
Official note
Source-backed description
This section includes the provision of short- stay accommodation for visitors and other travelers and the provision of complete meals and drinks fit for immediate consumption. The amount and type of supplementary services provided within this section can vary widely. This section excludes the provision of long- term accommodation as primary residences (Real estate activities, Section L), preparation of food or drinks that are either not fit for immediate consumption or that are sold through independent distribution channels, i.e. through wholesale and retail trade activities. The preparation of these foods is classified in Manufacturing.
FAQ
What does PSIC Section I cover?
PSIC Section I covers accommodation and food service activities in the Philippines. It includes hotels, resorts, restaurants, catering and food stalls across two divisions.
Which activities usually belong in Section I?
This section is the hospitality umbrella. It separates accommodation from food and beverage service so tourism operators and dining businesses can choose the correct line of work.
How do I compare Section I with nearby PSIC sections?
Start with the section boundary and then compare the child divisions below it. Use this section when the primary service is a place to stay or something to eat and drink. If the business only sells packaged goods or runs a delivery channel, compare Trade or Manufacturing first.