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'''.spa''' is a proposed [[TLD]] in [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program]].  
'''.spa''' is a proposed [[TLD]] in [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program]].  
==Current Applicants==
==Current Applicants==
# [[Donuts]] (Foggy Sunset, LLC), has applied for 307 new TLDs. This applicant submitted a [[PIC|Public Interest Commitment]], which can be downloaded [https://gtldresult.icann.org/application-result/applicationstatus/applicationdetails/599 here].
# [[Asia Spa and Wellness Promotion Council Limited]], [[Community TLD|Community Priority Application]]
# [[Asia Spa and Wellness Promotion Council Limited]], [[Community TLD|Community Priority Application]]
===Former Applicants===
===Former Applicants===
# [[Top Level Domain Holdings Ltd.]] filed for 68 TLDs on its own behalf.<ref>[http://www.tldh.org/2012/06/gtld-application-update-92-applications-submitted/ gTLD Application Update 92 applications submitted, TLDH.org]</ref> This applicant submitted a [[PIC|Public Interest Commitment]], which can be downloaded [https://gtldresult.icann.org/application-result/applicationstatus/applicationdetails/1406 here].
# [[Top Level Domain Holdings Ltd.]] filed for 68 TLDs on its own behalf.<ref>[http://www.tldh.org/2012/06/gtld-application-update-92-applications-submitted/ gTLD Application Update 92 applications submitted, TLDH.org]</ref> This applicant submitted a [[PIC|Public Interest Commitment]], which can be downloaded [https://gtldresult.icann.org/application-result/applicationstatus/applicationdetails/1406 here].
# [[Donuts]] (Foggy Sunset, LLC), applied for 307 new TLDs. This applicant submitted a [[PIC|Public Interest Commitment]], which can be downloaded [https://gtldresult.icann.org/application-result/applicationstatus/applicationdetails/599 here].
.spa was '''WITHDRAWN''' by [[Top Level Domain Holdings Ltd.|TLDH]], along with another 3 TLDs ([[.free]], [[.zulu]], [[.sale]]), in April 2013.<ref>[http://en.paperblog.com/tldh-withdrawing-4-new-gtld-applications-free-sale-spa-zulu-507788/ TLDh withdrawing 4 new gTLD applications fee sale spa zulu en.PaperBlog.com] Retrieved 9 May 2013</ref>
.spa was '''WITHDRAWN''' by [[Donuts]] in November 2018.<ref> [http://domainincite.com/23700-donuts-backs-away-from-spa-fight Donuts Backs Away From .spa Fight]</ref> This left the application from [[Asia Spa and Wellness Promotion Council Limited]] as the only active application for the TLD.


.spa was '''WITHDRAWN''' by TLDH, along with another 3 TLDs ([[.free]], [[.zulu]], [[.sale]]), in April 2013.<ref>[http://en.paperblog.com/tldh-withdrawing-4-new-gtld-applications-free-sale-spa-zulu-507788/ TLDh withdrawing 4 new gTLD applications fee sale spa zulu en.PaperBlog.com] Retrieved 9 May 2013</ref>
===Community Application===
===Community Application===
There is one [[Community TLD|community priority application]] for .spa, from [[Asia Spa and Wellness Promotion Council Limited]] (ASWPC). It is "connected with over 400 licensed spas across Asia and over 2000 spa professionals participating in and attending its events." While the organization is focused on Asia, they intend to operate the TLD as an open, international community space for all members of the spa community, which includes Spa operators, professionals and practitioners, Spa associations and their members, and spa products and services manufacturers and distributors. The ASWPC will create an International Registry board to oversee the registration policies for the TLD.<ref>Application 1-1309-81322</ref>
The [[Community TLD|community priority application]] for .spa, from [[Asia Spa and Wellness Promotion Council Limited]] (ASWPC) is "connected with over 400 licensed spas across Asia and over 2000 spa professionals participating in and attending its events." While the organization is focused on Asia, they intend to operate the TLD as an open, international community space for all members of the spa community, which includes spa operators, professionals and practitioners, spa associations and their members, and spa products and services manufacturers and distributors. The ASWPC will create an International Registry board to oversee the registration policies for the TLD.<ref>Application 1-1309-81322</ref>


==Objection from Belgium government==
==Objection from Belgium government==
The government of Belgium objected to the .spa string within the [[GAC]], as the small city of Spa in Belgium is also the origin for the English word Spa. The GAC did not offer consensus advice on the string, and thus it was up to ICANN to decide whether to take into account Belgium's objections or let the application proceed.  
The government of Belgium objected to the .spa string within the [[GAC]], as the small city of Spa in Belgium is also the origin for the English word "spa." The GAC did not offer consensus advice on the string, and thus it was up to ICANN to decide whether to take into account Belgium's objections or let the application proceed.  
 
[[Asia Spa and Wellness Promotion Council Limited]] entered a [[MOU|Memorandum of Understanding]] with the city of Spa,<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/news/correspondence/laurent-to-chehade-crocker-06mar14-en.pdf ICANN Correspondence - Philippe Laurent to Fadi Chehadé, Steve Crocker]</ref> stating that it would reserve certain second level domains within the .spa TLD for the use of the city, and would set aside a portion of the revenue for the benefit of the city of Spa.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/16095-belgians-do-want-a-piece-of-donuts-new-gtld-action Belgians Do Want a Piece of Donuts' New gTLD Action] </ref>
 
In May 2014, ICANN announced they would allow the .spa applications to proceed as-is.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/16695-icann-snubs-belgium-gives-donuts-the-all-clear-for-spa ICANN Snubs Belgium and Give Donuts the All-Clear for .spa, DomainIncite] Retrieved 19 May 2014</ref> ICANN's communication to the Belgian government regarding the decision noted that the GAC did not present consensus advice.<ref name="multiple">[https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/chehade-to-lanotte-03oct14-en.pdf ICANN - Letter from Fadi Chehadé to Johan Vande Lanotte]</ref> The decision meant that [[Asia Spa and Wellness Promotion Council Limited|ASWPC]] had the opportunity to engage in [[Community Priority Evaluation]] for the ownership of the domain.<ref name="multiple" />
 
==Community Priority Evaluation and Objections from Donuts==
In 2015, ASWPC won its CPE, scoring 14 out of 16. Prior to the withdrawal of their application, Donuts had been contesting the CPE, engaging in ICANN's [[Cooperative Engagement Process]].<ref>[http://domainincite.com/23700-donuts-backs-away-from-spa-fight Donuts Backs Away from .spa Fight]</ref>


One applicant, Asia Spa and Wellness Promotion Council, decided that if it wins the .spa TLD, it will set aside a portion of the revenue in order to promote the city of Spa. Donuts, the other applicant, did not acknowledge the objection by the Belgium government and will not set aside profits from the .spa TLD if their company wins the contention set.


In May 2014, ICANN announced they would allow the .Spa applications to proceed as-is, noting that the GAC did not present consensus advice. The contention set will now have to be resolved through some type of auction.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/16695-icann-snubs-belgium-gives-donuts-the-all-clear-for-spa ICANN Snubs Belgium and Give Donuts the All-Clear for .spa, DomainIncite] Retrieved 19 May 2014</ref>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 19:49, 3 December 2020

Status: Proposed
country: International
Type: Generic
Category: Lifestyle
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.spa is a proposed TLD in ICANN's New gTLD Program.

Current Applicants[edit | edit source]

  1. Asia Spa and Wellness Promotion Council Limited, Community Priority Application

Former Applicants[edit | edit source]

  1. Top Level Domain Holdings Ltd. filed for 68 TLDs on its own behalf.[1] This applicant submitted a Public Interest Commitment, which can be downloaded here.
  2. Donuts (Foggy Sunset, LLC), applied for 307 new TLDs. This applicant submitted a Public Interest Commitment, which can be downloaded here.

.spa was WITHDRAWN by TLDH, along with another 3 TLDs (.free, .zulu, .sale), in April 2013.[2]

.spa was WITHDRAWN by Donuts in November 2018.[3] This left the application from Asia Spa and Wellness Promotion Council Limited as the only active application for the TLD.

Community Application[edit | edit source]

The community priority application for .spa, from Asia Spa and Wellness Promotion Council Limited (ASWPC) is "connected with over 400 licensed spas across Asia and over 2000 spa professionals participating in and attending its events." While the organization is focused on Asia, they intend to operate the TLD as an open, international community space for all members of the spa community, which includes spa operators, professionals and practitioners, spa associations and their members, and spa products and services manufacturers and distributors. The ASWPC will create an International Registry board to oversee the registration policies for the TLD.[4]

Objection from Belgium government[edit | edit source]

The government of Belgium objected to the .spa string within the GAC, as the small city of Spa in Belgium is also the origin for the English word "spa." The GAC did not offer consensus advice on the string, and thus it was up to ICANN to decide whether to take into account Belgium's objections or let the application proceed.

Asia Spa and Wellness Promotion Council Limited entered a Memorandum of Understanding with the city of Spa,[5] stating that it would reserve certain second level domains within the .spa TLD for the use of the city, and would set aside a portion of the revenue for the benefit of the city of Spa.[6]

In May 2014, ICANN announced they would allow the .spa applications to proceed as-is.[7] ICANN's communication to the Belgian government regarding the decision noted that the GAC did not present consensus advice.[8] The decision meant that ASWPC had the opportunity to engage in Community Priority Evaluation for the ownership of the domain.[8]

Community Priority Evaluation and Objections from Donuts[edit | edit source]

In 2015, ASWPC won its CPE, scoring 14 out of 16. Prior to the withdrawal of their application, Donuts had been contesting the CPE, engaging in ICANN's Cooperative Engagement Process.[9]


References[edit | edit source]

Governmental Advisory Committee. Considers and provides advice on the activities of ICANN as they relate to concerns of governments, particularly matters where there may be an interaction between ICANN's policies and various laws and international agreements or where they may affect public policy issues (ICANN Bylaws).

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