hot spot

hot spots

also hotspot

1) N-COUNT You can refer to an exciting place where there is a lot of activity or entertainment as a hot spot. [INFORMAL]

...a fancy Manhattan hot spot.

...a popular and lively package tour hotspot.

2) N-COUNT You can refer to an area where there is fighting or serious political trouble as a hot spot. [JOURNALISM]

There were many hot spots in the region, where fighting had been going on.