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

Saudi Arabia Reveals New Plans For Budget Tourism Development

A new report lists almost 250 hotel and tourism projects and many are outside of luxury.

Josh Corder | 1 month ago

Experiences

Las Vegas Sphere Registers Trademarks in UAE, Qatar and Oman

Sphere Entertainment Group could be gearing up for expansion in the Middle East.

Josh Corder | 1 month ago

Tourism

Dubai’s Quiet Neighbor: Sharjah Aims For ‘Invisible’ Tourism

45 minutes from the center of Dubai is Sharjah, an emirate that isn't trying to turn heads like its neighbors do.

Josh Corder | 1 month ago

Hotels

Wynn Resorts’ New Financial Forecasts For Its UAE Project: 5 Takeaways

Days after getting the green light for gaming, Wynn gives a presentation to investors. Here are the highlights.

Josh Corder | 1 month ago

Hotels

The United Arab Emirates Is Building Its Own Las Vegas

The UAE’s emerging casino industry remains under wraps, but growing investments and behind-the-scenes developments indicate a lucrative future, quietly reshaping the region’s tourism and entertainment landscape for foreign travelers.

Josh Corder | 1 month ago

Hotels

Wynn Resorts Gets First Casino License in UAE

The gaming authority had previously issued only one license since its creation in 2023 - to a national lottery company in Abu Dhabi.

Josh Corder | 1 month ago

Tourism

Crisis in The Middle East: What Does it Mean for Travel?

Travelers fear the Middle East is decending into war, but the situation is different everywhere you look.

Josh Corder | 1 month ago

Hotels

Accor Has 47 Hotel Brands … Its CEO Says There Are More to Come

It's tough keeping track of all of Accor's brands. But CEO Sebastien Bazin says the strategy is working.

Josh Corder | 1 month ago

Tourism

What is a Domestic Tourist? And Why Do Saudi Arabia and the UAE Want Them?

Increasing spending of domestic tourists is of paramount importance to the UAE and Saudi. Why? Because these residents are some of the highest spenders in travel.

Josh Corder | 1 month ago

Tourism

Morocco Tourism Minister on Hosting The FIFA World Cup: ‘Overtourism Will be a Challenge’

Morocco is spending $5 billion to be World Cup-ready, but in doing so, it is putting itself at risk of overtourism in the busiest areas.

Josh Corder | 1 month ago