All TLDs / .shangrila

What is .shangrila?

The short answer
.shangrila is a brand top-level domain, operated by Shangri-La International Hotel Management Limited. It's a “dot-brand” registry (ICANN Spec 13) — reserved for the operator's own use, so it isn't open for the public to register. It's live in the official IANA DNS root zone.
Type
Brand (dot-brand)
Registration
Closed (brand)
In DNS root
Yes
Operator
Shangri-La International Hotel Management Limited

Source: IANA root zone database, checked October 18, 2026.

Is .shangrila a real domain extension?

Yes — .shangrila is a real top-level domain. It's present in the official IANA DNS root zone, which is the authoritative list of every live TLD on the internet.

Who runs .shangrila?

.shangrila is operated by Shangri-La International Hotel Management Limited, per the IANA root database.

What is .shangrila used for?

.shangrila is a dot-brand registry — it's reserved for Shangri-La International Hotel Management Limited and isn't used for third-party websites.

Can anyone register a .shangrila domain?

No. .shangrila is a closed brand registry, so it isn't available for public registration. A registrar search will confirm the current policy for any specific name.