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

Airlines

Oman Air Swaps First Class for ‘Higher-Tier Business’ Seats

First class has been 'retiring' from international routes across the industry, Oman Air is the latest, despite its regional neighbors doubling down on the segment.

Josh Corder | 2 months ago

Hotels

Wynn Resorts Names New President for UAE Property

Wynn Al Marjan Island is on its second president, and that's before its opening three years from now. Leading the hotel now is a steady hand from Las Vegas.

Josh Corder | 2 months ago

Tourism

Cancellations Slow Down Jordan Tourism Industry Amid Regional Fears

Jordan's tourism sector has actually grown year-on-year, but the situation is far from perfect.

Josh Corder | 2 months ago

Hotels

These Dubai Mega Projects Were Left For Dead – Now They’re Back

A combined 160 hotels are planned for Dubai Islands and Palm Jebel Ali.

Josh Corder | 2 months ago

Tourism

Middle East Tourism: Roundup From the First Half of 2024

While global travel begins to see the first signs of a slowdown, key Middle East destinations have been performing well.

Josh Corder | 2 months ago

Hotels

UAE Building Village For Thousands of Staff Amid Hotel Boom in Ras Al Khaimah

Junior staff and management will live in seperate buildings, and RAK says the campus will prioritize wellbeing.

Josh Corder | 2 months ago

Tourism

Saudi Takes 2 Million Photos of Neom in ‘Ground X’ Project to Build Investor Trust

Saudi has launched a global drive to bring in more investors and it wants to demonstrate progress. "Show, don't tell," says Neom.

Josh Corder | 2 months ago

Hotels

Wynn Resorts Buys 70 Acres of Land in UAE For ‘Future Development’

Wynn Resorts' joint partnership in the UAE now owns a quarter of all of Marjan Island.

Josh Corder | 2 months ago

Hotels

Atlantis Resorts Names New President for its Dubai Properties

Paul Baker joins the two Dubai mega-resorts from Macau.

Josh Corder | 2 months ago

Tourism

Saudi Arabia’s World Cup Bid Reveals New Plans for Hotels, Stadiums, Airports

Saudi Arabia has published a 245-page report on why it should host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, giving actual deadlines and timelines for projects for the first time.

Josh Corder | 2 months ago