Phoenix prepares for 300,000 visitors during NCAA Final Four events

Phoenix is preparing for 300,000 downtown visitors in early April when the NCAA Men’s Final Four comes to the Valley. In addition to hosting a fan festival, Deputy City Manager John Chan says the convention center will welcome another group. “The National Association of Basketball Coaches will also be hosting their annual convention and trade show at the convention center. The 5,000 coaches attending the NABC convention will be staying at hotels strategically located in downtown, and along the light rail corridor,” he said. Hance Park will feature a free...