Hilton’s UK Hotel Guide for TV and Film Fans

North American travel shift: short stays and late bookings dominate

Travel habits are shifting: bookings for three nights or less within a shorter booking window have hit a 3-year peak.

Driven by economic caution and a desire for flexibility, guests are favoring shorter, event-driven stays and road trips over longer vacations. Despite the economic uncertainty, the urge to travel remains strong.

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✨ The Hoxton Dublin Launches in November 2025

The Hoxton brand will make its Irish debut this winter (November 2025) with a new hotel in Dublin, housed in the refurbished Central Hotel. The property will offer 129 rooms, several food & beverage outlets (including a Peruvian-inspired restaurant and wine bar), an open lobby, and a late-night music venue. The design is led by AIME Studios, with nods to traditional Irish pub aesthetics in public spaces. Ennismore, Deutsche Finance International, and BCP Capital are the partners behind the project. Read more.

🚀 Sunset Hotels & Resorts Expands METT Brand Globally

Sunset Hospitality Group (SHG) is accelerating its global expansion under the METT brand, aiming to operate or manage over 20 hotels and resorts by 2026. Upcoming properties include METT Singapore (Hotel Fort Canning), a METT Hotel & Residences in Bahrain at Amwaj Beachfront, CASA METT Sitges, ISOLA Beach, and RAISE Fitness. The growth roadmap covers Europe, South Asia, the GCC, and North Africa. Read more.

💥 Soneva Fushi Achieves Top Recognition in Global Rankings

Soneva Fushi, a Maldives resort, has been named No. 8 on The World’s 50 Best Hotels list. It is the only Maldivian property to feature in the top 50 this year. The resort also won the Lost Explorer Best Beach Hotel Award — making it a standout in beachside luxury, sustainability, and guest experience. Read more.

🌟 Hotel Daphne: A New Boutique Gathering Place in Houston Heights

Hotel Daphne by Bunkhouse Hotels will open January 5, 2026, in Houston Heights as its second Houston property. The boutique hotel will have 49 guest rooms and suites, an all-day restaurant, a ground-floor bar, library, private event spaces, and a retail shop in the lobby. Rates begin around US$349. The property’s interior design draws from the Arts & Crafts movement with custom artwork and furniture. Read more.

📈 Preferred Hotels & Resorts Outpaces Competitors in US Market

Preferred Hotels & Resorts released a three-year performance report showing its 98 North American properties outperformed competitors in revenue per available room (RevPAR) and cost efficiency between 2022 and 2024. Conducted by HVS, the study highlights how independence remains a competitive strength for hotel owners, enabling flexible strategies and strong brand value. The report reinforces Preferred’s position as the world’s largest independent hotel brand. Read more.

🌟 Hilton’s UK Hotel Guide for TV and Film Fans

Hilton has launched a UK hotel guide spotlighting properties near popular filming sites from shows and films such as Bridgerton, Game of Thrones, and Harry Potter. With nearly 500 productions filmed in the UK in 2022 alone, destinations like Belfast, Bath, and London are drawing fans eager to trace the steps of their favorite characters. Hilton’s portfolio gives travelers convenient access to tours and heritage sites while offering modern hospitality at day’s end. Read more.

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