.HOTELS Top-Level 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.
Registry: Donuts Inc.
Type: gTLD
Introduced: 2016
WHOIS Server: whois.nic.hotels
RDAP Server: https://rdap.donuts.co/
Average Pricing: $50
Restrictions: Open for registration by any individual or entity, but intended primarily for businesses in the hotel and hospitality industry.
Additional Information
What is a gTLD?
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.
Fun Facts
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.