Trailblazing hospitality: Peter Crinis joins GURNER™ Group as COO
Peter Crinis brings unparalleled expertise to the diversified property and lifestyle brand
In a strategic move to bolster its luxury service offerings, GURNER™ Group has announced the appointment of Peter Crinis as Group Chief Operating Officer of Hospitality. With a stellar career spanning over two decades at Crown Resorts, Mr Crinis brings unparalleled expertise to the diversified property and lifestyle brand.
Mr Crinis, who previously served as CEO of Crown Sydney and Crown Hotels, oversaw hospitality operations for 3500 hotel rooms and 90 dining establishments. His impressive résumé also includes roles as Director of Melbourne Place Hotel, board member for Visit Victoria and the Children’s Cancer Foundation, and Co-Chairman of the Million Dollar Lunch, which has raised over $21 million since 2005.
This marks the fifth high-profile hire from Crown Resorts within GURNER™ Group, underscoring its commitment to redefining luxury services across its portfolio. With an ambitious pipeline of 10 hotels in development and established Saint Haven and SAINT Private Clubs, the Group is preparing to launch a hotel-specific capital fund in 2025 as part of its expanding funds management division.
Strategic Vision for Growth
Tim Gurner, Founder and Chairman of GURNER™ Group, emphasised Mr Crinis’ appointment as a pivotal step in the Group’s evolution into a fully vertical business model.
“Peter’s appointment is the last piece of the puzzle as we focus on elevating the luxury customer experience across all aspects of our business,” Mr Gurner said. “We are committed to creating an impeccable six-star service model that is unrivalled in Australia.”
Mr Crinis will join CEO Ahmed Fahour OA and Mr Gurner in forming what is being described as one of Australia’s most formidable private executive teams. The Group’s goal is to bring high-end service to new heights across clubs, hotels, retail, and major projects.
Elevating the customer experience
Mr Crinis expressed enthusiasm about his new role, praising GURNER™ Group’s rapid growth and diverse portfolio.
“There is a huge opportunity to apply a six-star hotel-standard service not just to accommodation, but also to retail, hospitality, clubs, and sales,” Mr Crinis said. “It’s a pleasure to join the team during this exciting phase of growth and expansion.”
With GURNER™ Group’s sights set on creating a best-in-class luxury experience, Crinis’ leadership will play a critical role in shaping the future of the Group’s hospitality ventures.
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