Brand names for travel
Travelers plan trips from photos, short videos and saved pins, so claim one name on the .com and those platforms before you take bookings.
Which platforms should a travel brand claim?
The .com, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Pinterest, plus a trademark check.
| Platform | Why claim it | Cost to join | Sign-up takes |
|---|---|---|---|
| .com | Bookings and your email address | $11.08 a year | 5 to 15 min |
| Destination photos and Reels | Free | 5 to 15 min | |
| TikTok | Short travel videos | Free | 5 to 15 min |
| YouTube | Trip videos and guides people search for | Free | 5 to 10 min |
| Trips and ideas people save | Free | 5 to 10 min | |
| Trademarks | Protects the name on all of them | From $350 a class (US) | 1 to 2 hours to file |
Sources [1]
Checks the .com, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest and Trademarks in one search.
Which domain endings suit travel?
Get the .com if you can. Most travel endings cost $5.66 in year one but renew at $34.50 to $129.25 a year.
| Ending | First year | Each year after |
|---|---|---|
| .com | $11.08 | $11.08 |
| .travel | $15.96 | $129.25 |
| .tours | $5.66 | $56.13 |
| .holiday | $5.66 | $52.01 |
| .vacations | $5.66 | $34.50 |
| .flights | $31.41 | $52.01 |
| .voyage | $5.66 | $46.86 |
These are Porkbun's prices; other registrars differ. More in Which domain ending should I pick?[6]
Which trademark classes cover a travel brand?
Class 39 covers travel arrangement, such as travel reservations, cruises and car rental. Hotels and vacation rentals go in class 43.
| Class | WIPO covers | For a travel brand |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | Transport, packaging and storage of goods, travel arrangement | Travel bookings, tour transport, cruises |
| 43 | Food and drink services, temporary accommodation | Hotels, hotel bookings, vacation rentals |
| 41 | Education, training, entertainment, cultural activities | Guided tours |
| 18 | Luggage and carrying bags, among other things | Travel bags and suitcases |
Each extra class adds $350 in the US, €50 to €150 in the EU and £60 in the UK. Read Do I need a trademark before I launch? before you file.[2, 3, 4, 5]
Sources (6)
- PrimaryZero To 1000's platform catalog: costs and sign-up times from each platform's own pages; domain prices from Porkbun's price list
- PrimaryWIPO: Nice Classification, NCL 13-2026
- PrimaryUSPTO: How much does it cost?
- PrimaryEUIPO: Fees and payments
- PrimaryGOV.UK: Apply to register a trade mark
- PrimaryPorkbun: domain name pricing, the public price list our checker reads daily