How do you feel about .travel

[j0hnyl]

I just noticed that when I do a domain search on moniker, in addition to the usual extensions they now list .travel (maybe it was like this but I just noticed it.) After doing some searches I saw some generics that really fit the extension are still available but reg fee is a hefty 90 bucks....

 

[pcp]

I don't own any myself but if you Google Samoa, this is in the top spot, and apparently it is owned by the Samoa Tourism Authority.
I have no idea how many countries are using .travel for their official tourism site, it would be interesting to see a few more...

 

[Ms Domainer]

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This TLD should be a natural; I wonder why it's not hyped more by the .travel owners?

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[cobainer]

Registering .travel domain names goes through a very strict policy wherein the company or individual registering the domain name need to validate their company, to show that they are related to the travel industry, to get a unique identification number (UIN).

Once the registry authenticates the company/individual & provides the UIN, they can go ahead & use that UIN for registering domain names...any number of 'em.

Plus, they're bloody expensive!!

 

[Kate]

It was on the verge of bankruptcy last year and still is on shaky ground.
I would think twice before putting serious money in a TLD that could well sink financially. IMO without any serious development plan definitely stay away.

 

[j0hnyl]

Thanks for your thoughts guys. I did some more searching and I feel like this extension might be too dangerous for me at this time!

 

[pcp]

Thanks for the info, cobainer & sdsinc.

 

[XJ]

I think it's overpriced, and frankly, too long.

 

[Steven]

It was on the verge of bankruptcy last year and still is on shaky ground.
I would think twice before putting serious money in a TLD that could well sink financially. IMO without any serious development plan definitely stay away.

Was that why they approved me for .travel last year when they saw my ian.com affiliate site?