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.

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Experiences

Sphere Entertainment Pushes Multiple Venues ‘At The Same Time’ Despite Losses

James Dolan's Sphere business continues to grow, but as it does, the costs are becoming stratospheric.

Josh Corder | 2 days ago

Tourism

Saudi Arabia Hopes Esports Olympics Will Kickstart Gaming Tourism

Saudi Arabia just finished with its gaming 'World Cup'. Next is the gaming 'Olympics'.

Josh Corder | 1 week ago

Hotels

Hotel CEOs Say Demographics Are the Future of Travel

From a rising middle class to an aging population, the most powerful leaders in hospitality agree demographics are key.

Josh Corder | 1 week ago

Tourism

Accor’s CEO Isn’t Worried About Saudi Delays – It’s an ‘Enormous Dream’

Saudi may not hit all its targets, but for CEO Sebastien Bazin, that misses the point: "Even if it’s only half achieved, that’s a remarkable half,” he says.

Josh Corder | 2 weeks ago

Tourism

Diriyah Gate CEO: Half of Cost Will Be Paid By Foreign Investors

Diriyah Gate wants over half of its development cost covered by foreign investors. That's more FDI than the entire country brought in last year.

Josh Corder | 2 weeks ago

Airlines

Riyadh Air’s Digital Strategy: More Amazon and Uber, Less Legacy Airline

Riyadh Air has unveiled its digital strategy. Some of its planned features are far from brand-new, but combined together, the airline hopes it can take on the OTAs.

Josh Corder | 2 weeks ago

Announcements

5 Burning Questions Skift Global Forum East 2024 Will Seek to Answer

The Skift Global Forum East 2024 will be your chance to find out what's really going on in the region right now.

Josh Corder | 3 weeks ago

Tourism

Dubai Crown Prince Greenlights Rural Tourism Push

Sheikh Hamdan has announced a new tourism masterplan in Dubai, one focused on culture rather than mega-malls and skyscrapers.

Josh Corder | 3 weeks ago

Tourism

Jordan Tourism Drops From Summer High

Jordan had a good summer for tourism, but that didn't last long.

Josh Corder | 4 weeks ago

Experiences

Abu Dhabi Sphere Confirmed: Second Location Outside Las Vegas

Sphere Entertainment and the Emirati government confirmed the next mega-structure will be in Abu Dhabi. But we still don't have key details like price, location or a timeline.

Josh Corder | 1 month ago