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The .hotels TLD is a generic top-level domain designed for businesses and organizations in the hospitality industry. It was created to provide hotels, travel agencies, and related service providers with a clear, sector-specific online identifier. While open for public registration, it is particularly popular among hotel chains, booking platforms, and tourism operators seeking brand clarity and direct audience targeting.
Open to public registration; no geographic or residency restrictions
Registration pricing for .hotels is not publicly listed. Contact an ICANN-accredited registrar for availability and pricing.
The .hotels domain was applied for by Booking.com as part of ICANN's new gTLD program. It faced a contention set with .hoteis, which was resolved through an ICANN auction in November 2015, where Booking.com won with a $2.2 million bid. The domain was officially delegated on April 3, 2017, and became operational in 2016. Despite objections from hotel industry coalitions concerned about market competition, the domain was approved for public use.
The .hotels TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
The .hotels TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
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No specific requirements. Available to individuals, businesses, and organizations worldwide.
The .hotels TLD is available for registration through accredited domain registrars.
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