Resort in Phoenix unveils plans for pool expansion

The first phase of the $80 million renovation of JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Arizona has been finished and includes a new flagship restaurant, new amenities and upgraded rooms. The second phase of the project will expand the pool area at a cost of $18 million and feature the Sky Island adults-only area with a hot tub, an infinity pool, lounge seating and four cabanas, as well as new water slides and a family zone with a splash pad, a lazy river and a playground.