Tourism The tourist industry is the longest running of the top industries in Phoenix. Starting with promotions back in the 1920s, the industry has grown into one of the top 10 in the city. With nearly 28,000 hotel rooms in over 175 hotels and resorts Phoenix sees over 19 million visitors each year, most of whom are leisure travelers. Sky Harbor Airport, which serves the Greater Phoenix area, serves about 45 million passengers a year, ranking it among the nation's 10 busiest airports.
Tourism The tourist industry is the longest running of the top industries in Phoenix. Starting with promotions back in the 1920s the industry has grown into one of the top 10 in the city. With nearly 28000 hotel rooms in over 175 hotels and resorts Phoenix sees over 19 million visitors each year, most of whom are leisure travelers. Sky Harbor Airport, which serves the Greater Phoeni,x area, serves about ,45 million passengers a year, ranking it among the nation's 10 busiest airports.