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Appointment General Management

Heinrich Morio has been appointed as Managing Director at Ciel Dubai Marina, Vignette Collection

Ciel Dubai Marina, Vignette Collection by IHG is set to debut in November 2025 as the world's tallest hotel. The hotel is bringing in Heinrich Morio as managing director to oversee all operational and commercial strategies.

Vignette Collection
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Heinrich Morio

Morio brings extensive expertise in pre-openings, brand positioning, and operational transformation within the luxury sector. With more than 35 years of global hospitality experience, including 16 years in the Middle East, Morio has held senior executive positions with some of the industry's most prestigious brands, including The Peninsula Group, Ritz-Carlton, One&Only, and Jumeirah Group. His leadership career spans world-renowned properties such as Burj Al Arab, Ocean Club Bahamas, Le Touessrok Mauritius, Palazzo Versace Dubai, and Amanpulo Resort in the Philippines.

Most recently, he served as General Manager of Amanpulo, a private island resort in the Philippines. He also successfully launched The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon, quickly establishing it as one of the region's most dynamic luxury destinations.

Ciel Dubai Marina, Vignette Collection spans 82 floors with 1004 guestroom, standing at 377 meters with the world's highest infinity pool, eight dining venues, a luxury spa, fitness facilities and panoramic views of the Arabian Gulf and Dubai skyline. Managed by The First Group Hospitality and part of IHG's Vignette Collection, the property is designed to blend innovation, creativity and authentic moments for every guest.

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Vignette Collection
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Whether it’s a city haven, sun-kissed resort, or beyond, IHG’s Vignette Collection will provide one-of-a-kind stays, with each hotel serving up a distinct service style and character. Owners of independent hotels and small chains are increasingly attracted to the opportunity to benefit from the scale, expertise and investment of a global hotel brand leader, such as IHG.

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IHG Hotels & Resorts is a global hospitality company, with a purpose to provide True Hospitality for Good. With a family of 19 hotel brands and IHG One Rewards, one of the world's largest hotel loyalty programmes, IHG has over 6,000 open hotels in over 100 countries, and more than 1,900 in the development pipeline.