Heinrich Morio has been appointed as Managing Director of Ciel Dubai Marina, Vignette Collection by IHG, ahead of its debut in November 2025.
Morio brings over 35 years’ global hospitality experience, including 16 years in the Middle East. Most recently, he was General Manager at Amanpulo, Philippines.
Fairmont Bab Al Bahr has appointed Erica Costa as Director of Food & Beverage. She brings over 15 years’ international experience across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Most recently, Costa held a senior leadership role at JW Marriott Marquis Dubai, driving innovation and guest satisfaction.
JA Resorts & Hotels has announced four senior appointments across its global portfolio, reinforcing its commitment to people-first hospitality and continued expansion across the UAE, Maldives, Seychelles, and Scotland. Chris Wayne-Wills has been appointed Cluster General Manager of JA Ocean View Hotel and JA The Manor Hotel. Smriti K Murray has been appointed Director of Learning & Development at JA Resorts & Hotels. Roberto Garrone has been appointed General Manager of JA Manafaru, Maldives. Laura Dunphy has been appointed Cluster People Director at JA Mar Hall and JA The Bruntsfield Hotel.
JA Resorts & Hotels has announced four senior appointments across its global portfolio, reinforcing its commitment to people-first hospitality and continued expansion across the UAE, Maldives, Seychelles, and Scotland. Chris Wayne-Wills has been appointed Cluster General Manager of JA Ocean View Hotel and JA The Manor Hotel. Smriti K Murray has been appointed Director of Learning & Development at JA Resorts & Hotels. Roberto Garrone has been appointed General Manager of JA Manafaru, Maldives. Laura Dunphy has been appointed Cluster People Director at JA Mar Hall and JA The Bruntsfield Hotel.
JA Resorts & Hotels has announced four senior appointments across its global portfolio, reinforcing its commitment to people-first hospitality and continued expansion across the UAE, Maldives, Seychelles, and Scotland. Chris Wayne-Wills has been appointed Cluster General Manager of JA Ocean View Hotel and JA The Manor Hotel. Smriti K Murray has been appointed Director of Learning & Development at JA Resorts & Hotels. Roberto Garrone has been appointed General Manager of JA Manafaru, Maldives. Laura Dunphy has been appointed Cluster People Director at JA Mar Hall and JA The Bruntsfield Hotel.
JA Resorts & Hotels has announced four senior appointments across its global portfolio, reinforcing its commitment to people-first hospitality and continued expansion across the UAE, Maldives, Seychelles, and Scotland. Chris Wayne-Wills has been appointed Cluster General Manager of JA Ocean View Hotel and JA The Manor Hotel. Smriti K Murray has been appointed Director of Learning & Development at JA Resorts & Hotels. Roberto Garrone has been appointed General Manager of JA Manafaru, Maldives. Laura Dunphy has been appointed Cluster People Director at JA Mar Hall and JA The Bruntsfield Hotel.
Ahmad Shaban Fernandez has been appointed Cluster General Manager for NH Collection Dubai The Palm and Dukes The Palm Dubai Hotel. He brings over 20 years’ international hospitality experience. Most recently, he was General Manager at InterContinental Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia.
Ghassan Dalal has been appointed Country General Manager for Iraq and Turkey at Rotana, while continuing as General Manager of Babylon Rotana, Baghdad. He brings over 27 years’ global hospitality experience. Dalal has previously held senior roles at Rotana properties in Erbil, Doha, and Khartoum.
