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

Hotels

Hilton’s Plan to Dominate Middle-Class Travel

"Back to basics". That's the new focus of Chris Nassetta, as he launches a self-described 'unsexy' growth strategy. Spark and Project H3 are all part of a new vision to turbo-charge Hilton's development.

Josh Corder | 12 months ago

Hotels

Saudi Arabia’s Ski Retreat Mountain Gets Two Marriott Hotels

Marriott International is the latest operator to show confidence in Trojena, an upcoming development where Saudi Arabia says it will be able to host winter sports and open top ski chalets.

Josh Corder | 12 months ago

Tourism

Marriott Posts – Then Changes – Job Ads Mentioning Alcohol in Saudi Arabia

There has long been speculation that hotels in Saudi Arabia would need to relax its restriction on alcohol to attract global tourists.

Josh Corder | 1 year ago

Tourism

Saudi’s Mohammed Bin Salman on Tourism Investment and ‘Sports Washing’ Claims

Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 is already promising $500 billion cities, winter sports events atop mountains in the desert and a complete transformation of the national economy. Not ambitious enough, says the crown prince, let's work on Vision 2040.

Josh Corder | 1 year ago

Hotels

Morocco Hotel Managers Say Business Is Returning and World Bank Meeting Will Help

It's been little over a week since the earthquake in Morocco. The hospitality and tourism industries are staying strong, both in terms of business and in mind-set.

Josh Corder | 1 year ago

Hotels

Dubai to Surpass Las Vegas in Number of Hotel Rooms

Dubai shows no signs of slowing down when it comes to building new hotels. Even if the emirate runs out of prime plots along the beach, it can simply resurrect man-made projects previously brought down in the '08 financial crash.

Josh Corder | 1 year ago

Tourism

Dubai’s Summer of Tourism Was Red-Hot as Russians Fill the City

Dubai's tourism bull run continues. Rates are at some of their highest levels, the city has more than 800 hotels, and close to 10 million travelers have flown in to bear witness. Neighbor Qatar, sitting on its supply of lush World Cup hotels, is probably feeling jealous.

Josh Corder | 1 year ago

Hotels

Dubai’s Five Hotels Publishes Financial Results for First Time

One of Dubai's top hotel holding companies suddenly posts two and a half years of financial data on its website. Either FIVE is feeling very proud of itself, or it's planning to go public soon.

Josh Corder | 1 year ago

Tourism

LeBron James Tours Saudi Arabia as Kingdom Focuses on Sports Tourism

With Ronaldo, Messi and LeBron James, Saudi Arabia is proving it can sway anyone to come visit. In its latest display in sports tourism power, the kingdom shows James around one of its cherished tourism projects.

Josh Corder | 1 year ago

News Blog

Four Seasons Names New EMEA President, Succeeding Simon Casson

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has named a new regional president: Adrian Messerli is now president of hotel operations for the EMEA region. He succeeds Simon Casson, who held the role since 2016 and announced his departure from the group earlier in the year for a to-be-confirmed new opportunity. Unlike Casson, who was regional VP…

Josh Corder | 1 year ago