Josh Corder

Skift's Middle East Reporter: Josh Corder is the company's reporter out of Dubai, covering on the region's hospitality, travel and tourism sectors. He has been in the region for close to five years, previously running Hotelier Middle East's website and magazine. He is known for his investigative approach in covering the region.

Latest Stories

Tourism

The Gulf Countries’ Visa Is Coming. Will It Be Enough to Land Taylor Swift? 

A GCC unified visa could prompt many things, including some fleeting visits by superstars.

Josh Corder | 20 hours ago

The Gulf Countries’ Visa Is Coming. Will It Be Enough to Land Taylor Swift? 

Hotels

Jumeirah Needs a Big Re-Do, For Now, It’s Going With a Rebrand

Jumeirah's big announcement at Dubai's biggest tourism trade show is a rebrand.

Josh Corder | 24 hours ago

Jumeirah Needs a Big Re-Do, For Now, It’s Going With a Rebrand

Airlines

Riyadh Air to Sell Package Holidays to and From Saudi Arabia

Riyadh Air is expected to play a key role in driving tourism to and from Saudi Arabia.

Josh Corder | 24 hours ago

Riyadh Air to Sell Package Holidays to and From Saudi Arabia

Tourism

Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 Is Too Expensive For Tourists – And Everyone Knows It

Fancy a stay in the heart of Arabia? It'll cost you.

Josh Corder | 7 days ago

Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 Is Too Expensive For Tourists – And Everyone Knows It

Airlines

Dubai Airports CEO Suggests Current Hub Could Become Obsolete

With a new $35 billion facility on the way, Paul Griffiths says the city doesn't need two airports.

Josh Corder | 1 week ago

Dubai Airports CEO Suggests Current Hub Could Become Obsolete

Airlines

Dubai Airports CEO Says Hub is ‘100% Operational’ Despite 1,200 Cancellations

Paul Griffiths says he's never seen anything like it as his airport cancels hundreds of flights a day.

Josh Corder | 3 weeks ago

Dubai Airports CEO Says Hub is ‘100% Operational’ Despite 1,200 Cancellations

Tourism

Dubai’s New Man-Made Island Promises Eco-Resorts and Wellness Facilities

A man-made island off the shore of Dubai promising to be environmental? Let's see.

Josh Corder | 3 weeks ago

Dubai’s New Man-Made Island Promises Eco-Resorts and Wellness Facilities

Tourism

Marriott Releases Lawrence of Arabia-Inspired Promo Campaign in Saudi

Nujuma opens next month as one of the most expensive hotels in Saudi Arabia.

Josh Corder | 3 weeks ago

Marriott Releases Lawrence of Arabia-Inspired Promo Campaign in Saudi

Airlines

Historic Thunderstorms Batter Dubai: ‘Do Not Come to the Airport’

The UAE has endured its worst storm in 75 years with severe disruption to ground and air transportation.

Josh Corder | 3 weeks ago

Historic Thunderstorms Batter Dubai: ‘Do Not Come to the Airport’

Tourism

Abu Dhabi’s $10 Billion Plan For Tourism

The capital of the UAE wants to supercharge its tourism sector.

Josh Corder | 1 month ago

Abu Dhabi’s $10 Billion Plan For Tourism