.hotels
.hotels is a generic extension, run by Booking.com B.V. since 2017. Anyone can register a .hotels name through a registrar that sells it.
| Type | Generic |
|---|---|
| Registry operator | Booking.com B.V. |
| Who can register | Anyone |
| In the root zone since | 7 April 2017 |
| DNSSEC | Signed |
| RDAP server | https://rdap.nic.hotels/ |
| WHOIS server | whois.nic.hotels |
| IANA record | iana.org/domains/root/db/hotels |
Look up a .hotels domain
The .hotels registry publishes registration data over RDAP. The free domain report reads it and shows a .hotels domain's registrar, dates, status and DNS in one place. For the raw record, use the WHOIS lookup.
More extensions from Booking.com B.V.
| .booking | Generic · 2016 |
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Frequently asked questions
Who runs the .hotels extension?
Booking.com B.V. is the registry operator for .hotels. The registry keeps the list of every .hotels name; registrars sell the names to the public.
Can anyone register a .hotels domain?
Yes. Anyone can register a .hotels name through a registrar that sells it.
When was .hotels created?
.hotels was added to the DNS root zone on 7 April 2017, according to IANA.
How do I look up who owns a .hotels domain?
The .hotels registry publishes registration data over RDAP at https://rdap.nic.hotels/ and over WHOIS at whois.nic.hotels. The free domain report on lemon.domains reads it for you and shows the registrar, dates and status.
Is .hotels signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. The .hotels zone is signed, so a .hotels domain can turn on DNSSEC once its registrar adds a DS record.