Travel & Leisure

Sustainability is a hot-button term in modern society, but few people truly understand all aspects of what it takes to create a sustainable structure. Building a sustainable facility requires balancing energy efficiency with durability to limit ongoing resource consumption. It also requires choosing materials that are easy to work with, as the construction process is an often-overlooked aspect that contributes to a building’s environmental footprint. These challenges are magnified in Arizona, where extreme heat and seasonal monsoon weather can truly put structures to the test. As a state that attracts millions of visitors each year, hotels...

PopStroke’s 36 putting greens are freshly mowed and open for the public to test their skills. Located at Westgate Entertainment District in Glendale, PopStroke Entertainment Group owned by Greg Bartoli, Tiger Woods’ TGR Ventures, and TaylorMade Golf Company officially opened to the public on March 2.

An economic impact study conducted by Arizona State University revealed the 2022 WM Phoenix Open Presented by Taylor Morrison resulted in a $453.7 million influx into Arizona’s economy. The study, commissioned by The Thunderbirdsmhosts of the tournament,also reported a GDP contribution of $276.8 million to the state and an annual employment impact of 4,290 jobs.

A study released at the beginning of February approximated Arizona’s golf industry resulted in $6 billion of economic activity while only using 2% of daily statewide water to serve 16.6 million rounds of golf in 2021. This economic boost supported nearly 66,200 jobs, provided $2.3 billion in wages and generated $518 million in state and local tax revenues.