Renovations and expansions

In January, The Pointe Hilton Resort at Tapatio Cliffs in Phoenix plans to open a three-and-a-half-acre "water experience" that should take the edge off the Arizona heat. The $7.5 million project adds a 40-foot waterfall, two free-form pools, a children's activity center, a 130-foot enclosed water flume, an open-air restaurant pavilion, and poolside gardens. New sun decks and terraces--a total of 65,000 square feet--can be used for outdoor functions.