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

It’s Not Just Taylor Swift: Hotels in Abu Dhabi Sell Out for Coldplay

Formed in 1997, Coldplay still seems to have the star power to rock cities. Abu Dhabi is the latest to feel this effect, where a Premier Inn costs $300 when they're in town.

Josh Corder | 2 months ago

Tourism

Qatar Becomes First Gulf Country on U.S. Visa Waiver List

Qatar is the 42nd country to make the list, but its inclusion is more to do with the country's politics than its tourism sector.

Josh Corder | 2 months ago

Tourism

MGM Shares Plans for Dubai Sphere, ‘Equally Compelling as Las Vegas Sphere’

MGM Resorts is building its own "Dubai Sphere." Though not linked to the Las Vegas Sphere, the hotelier says it will be just as exciting.

Josh Corder | 2 months ago

Hotels

MGM Resorts Has Applied for a Casino License in Abu Dhabi

MGM Resorts is the first operator to confirm it has applied for a casino license in the UAE, but it is likely not the only one.

Josh Corder | 2 months ago

Hotels

The Future of Marriott? Experiences and Loyalty, Says CEO

Marriott is a giant in the hotel world. Moving forward, CEO Anthony Capuano wants to see more attention placed on selling experiences and offering rewards to guests.

Josh Corder | 2 months ago

Tourism

Dubai Is Known for Luxury Travel — Now it Wants to Focus on ‘Real Culture’

Even the CEO of Dubai Tourism says the city has previously lacked a "soul," now they want to change that.

Josh Corder | 2 months ago

Tourism

Sources of Saudi Tourism: Who’s Traveling, Who’s Spending?

We all read about Saudi Arabia's ambitious giga-projects and want for international tourists, but for now, business is still coming from more traditional sources.

Josh Corder | 2 months ago

Tourism

Skift Power Rankings: Ahmed Al Khateeb

Saudi Arabia has only been courting international visitors for a few years, but under Al Khateeb, it’s become one of the world’s fastest-growing tourism sectors.

Josh Corder | 2 months ago

Tourism

Skift Power Rankings: Manfredi Lefebvre d’Ovidio

With 40 years of experience across travel, Lefebvre is now planning another growth phase. This one has lots of Crystal in it.

Josh Corder | 2 months ago

Hotels

FIVE Hotels Results Show Some ‘Potential Cannibalization’ in Dubai

FIVE has seen years of success in Dubai, and it's still growing. But how many hotels can Dubai handle?

Josh Corder | 2 months ago