.HOTELS Domain
A generic top-level domain (gTLD) intended for use by hotels, resorts, and other accommodation providers to establish their online presence and promote their services.
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Open for registration by any individual or entity, but intended primarily for businesses in the hotel and hospitality industry.
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A generic top-level domain (gTLD) is a category of top-level domains (TLDs) maintained by the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) for use in the Domain Name System of the Internet. This specific gTLD is designed for the hotel and hospitality industry.
The .HOTELS domain was introduced as part of ICANN's new gTLD program to expand the domain name space and provide more options for businesses to create meaningful and industry-specific web addresses.
Frequently Asked Questions
A generic top-level domain (gTLD) intended for use by hotels, resorts, and other accommodation providers to establish their online presence and promote their services. The .HOTELS TLD is managed by Donuts Inc. and was introduced in 2016.
Registration for .HOTELS domains has the following restrictions: Open for registration by any individual or entity, but intended primarily for businesses in the hotel and hospitality industry.
The average pricing for a .HOTELS domain is $50. Prices may vary between registrars and can differ based on registration period and additional services.
WHOIS information for .HOTELS domains can be queried through the WHOIS server: whois.nic.hotels. You can also use the RDAP service at https://rdap.donuts.co/ for more structured data access.
Popular registrars that support .HOTELS domains include: GoDaddy, Namecheap, Network Solutions, and more. Check the supported registrars section for complete information and links.
The .HOTELS domain is a well-established gTLD with strong recognition and trust. It's suitable for various purposes including business, organization, and personal websites.