MEDIA KIT CONTENTS 3 THE STAR 6 EVENT CENTRE 11 THE DARLING 14 SIGNATURE RESTAURANTS 25 MARQUEE NIGHTCLUB 27 BARS 30 LUXURY RETAIL COLLECTION 32 STAR GAZING 2 THE STAR, SYDNEY The Star is located in Sydney, Australia and is the only casino in the city. Sydney is the largest city in Australia and is a cosmopolitan, vibrant and The Star is located on the edge of Sydney Harbour and Sydney’s CBD multicultural hub, made up of a series of precincts each with its own and is just moments from Sydney’s most iconic attractions including the unique character and appeal to both national and international visitors. Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House. Tourists enjoy Sydney for some of world's best beaches, beautiful weather, incredible shopping, exciting entertainment options and a range of restaurants and world renowned dining experiences. VIEW OF SYDNEY FROM THE DARLING 3 THE STAR – SYDNEY’S PREMIUM ENTERTAINMENT DESTINATION The Star is one of the most important tourist destinations in Australia attracting In early 2013, The Star opened its $100 million Event Centre. Since opening, over 10 million visitors to the property every year. The Star Event Centre has hosted a range of domestic and international conferences, gala dinners, exhibitions and award functions including the ARIA The Star is a multi-award winning entertainment destination offering award Awards, the AACTA Awards, Instyle Women of Style Awards, The Fourth-Phase winning chefs and restaurants, five-star accommodation across three hotel documentary premiere, Australia’s Top 100 Restaurants and World Business towers including the luxurious boutique hotel, The Darling, indulgent experiences Forum to name a few. The Star Event Centre has also played host to home-grown at The Darling Spa, a luxury retail collection and a world-class casino. entertainers such as Jessica Mauboy and The Veronicas as well as international The Star is also home to Marquee nightclub by internationally acclaimed talent from around the world including Coldplay, Ricky Martin, Alicia Keys, Seal, nightclub operator, Tao Group. Marquee occupies the entire top tier of The Star’s Tom Jones and comedian Chris Tucker. The state-of-the-art multi-use venue is a Pirrama Road harbourside entrance, boasting expansive views of Sydney Harbour world-class addition to Sydney’s conference, convention and banquet market. and the city skyline. 4 THE STAR – AWARDS RESTAURANTS AND BARS HOTELS AND SPA Momofuku – Best Fine Dining Restaurant – Time Out Sydney Food Awards 2016 The Darling – Top 25 Hotels in Australia, Top 25 Hotels for Romance, Top 25 Hotels in Luxury – Tripadvisor Momofuku – Restaurant of the Year – Gourmet Traveller 2016 The Darling – Luxury Accommodation, Gold Award – NSW Tourism Awards 2016 Momofuku – Metropolitan Restaurant of the Year (Deluxe Hotels) – Joint Winner – TAA NSW Awards The Darling – Health Club and Spa Facilities of the Year – TAA NSW Awards for Excellence 2016 for Excellence 2016 The Darling – Luxury Design Hotel Australasia & Oceania – World Luxury Hotel Awards 2015 & 2013 Momofuku – Ranked No. 30 in the Top 100 of Australia's Top Restaurants – AFR Australia's Top Restaurants 2016 The Darling – Best International New Hotel for Construction & Design – International Hotel Awards 2013 & 2012 Momofuku – Three Goblets – Gourmet Traveller Wine List of the Year Awards 2016 The Darling – Best New Hotel Construction & Design, Australia – International Hotel Awards 2013 & 2012 Momofuku – Ranked No. six in the Top 100 – Gourmet Traveller Australian Restaurant Guide 2016 The Darling – Best New Hotel Construction & Design, Asia Pacific – International Hotel Awards 2013 & 2012 Momofuku – Two Chef Hats – SMH Good Food Guide 2016 CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN Momofuku – Best Fine Dining Restaurant – AHA NSW Awards for Excellence 2015 Momofuku – Best Restaurant Bar – SMH Good Food Guide 2015 The Star Event Centre – Steel Excellence in Buildings – Large Projects – National Steel Excellence Awards 2014 Momofuku – Three Glasses – Gourmet Traveller Australian Restaurant Guide 2015 Osteria Balla Manfredi – Winner – Interior Fitouts $300,001 – $5,000,000 –MBA Excellence Awards – NSW 2012 Momofuku – Three Chef’s Hats – SMH Good Food Guide 2015, 2014 & 2013 BLACK by ezard – Winner – Interior Fitouts $500,001-$10,000,001 – MBA Excellence Awards – NSW 2012 Sovereign Lakes – Winner – Best Interior Fitout $5,000,000 – $10,000,000 – MBA Excellence Awards – NSW 2012 BLACK Bar & Grill – Three Goblets – Gourmet Traveller Wine List of the Year Awards 2016 The Darling Suites – Winner – Best Interior Fitout $10,000,001 – $15,000,000 – MBA Excellence Awards – NSW 2012 BLACK Bar & Grill – Bar of the Year NSW – Tourism Accommodation Australia Awards for Excellence 2015 Main Gaming Floor Suites – Winner – Best club/entertainment Refurbishment $20,000,000 – $120,000,000 – BLACK Bar & Grill – Certificate of Excellence – TripAdvisor 2015 MBA Excellence Awards – NSW 2012 BLACK Bar & Grill – Three Goblets – Gourmet Traveller Wine List of the Year Awards 2015 The Darling – Winner – Best Hospitality Buildings – Construction – MBA Excellence Awards – NSW 2012 BLACK Bar & Grill – One Chefs Hat – SMH Good Food Guide 2015, 2014 & 2013 The Star – Winner – Best club/Entertainment Refurbishment – MBA Excellence Awards – NSW 2012 BLACK Bar & Grill – Best of Award of Excellence – Wine Spectator Restaurant Wine List Awards 2014, 2013 & 2012 Cherry – Winner – Construction for interior fitout – MBA Excellence Awards – NSW 2011 Balla – Three Goblets – Gourmet Traveller Wine List of the Year Awards 2016 The Star – Winner for Commercial Large Project Category – NSW – NECA Excellence Awards 2011 Balla – Two Glasses – Gourmet Traveller Australian Restaurant Guide 2015 The Star – Construction Excellence Award 2011 – ANCR (Australian National Construction Review) Balla – One Chefs Hat – SMH Good Food Guide 2016, 2015 OVERALL AWARDS Sokyo – AGFG Chef Hat 2017 – Australian Good Food & Travel Guide The Star – Casino Operator in Australia / Asia – Winner – International Gaming Awards 2017 Sokyo – Bar of the Year Metropolitan Hotels – TAA NSW Awards for Excellence 2016 The Star – Australasia's Leading Casino Resort – World Travel Awards 2012 Sokyo – Ranked No. 94 in the Top 100 of Australia's Top Restaurants – AFR Australia's Top Restaurants 2016 Sokyo – Two Goblets – Gourmet Traveller Wine List of the Year Awards 2016 MARQUEE Sokyo – Ranked No. 98 in the Top 100 – Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Guide 2016 Marquee – Nightclub of the Year – Best in Sydney Awards, Alternative Media Group 2013 & 2012 Sokyo – Chef of the Year: Chase Kojima – Tourism Accommodation Australia Awards for Excellence (NSW) 2015 Marquee – Nightclub of the Year – Australian Bartender Magazine Awards 2013 & 2012 Sokyo – Chef of the Year: Chase Kojima – Australian Hotel Association National Awards for Excellence 2015 Sokyo – One Chef Hat – SMH Good Food Guide 2016, 2015 & 2014 Sokyo – Australia Top 100 Restaurants – Australian Financial Review 2015 Sokyo – Two Goblets – Gourmet Traveller Wine List of the Year 2015 Sokyo – Award of Excellence – Wine Spectator Restaurant Wine List Awards 2015 Sokyo – Certificate of Excellence – TripAdvisor 2015 Sokyo – Two Glasses – TripAdvisor 2015 5 THE STAR EVENT CENTRE 6 THE STAR EVENT CENTRE Built on the rooftop of The Star with views over Sydney Harbour and the city skyline, the $100 million Star Event Centre has hosted many exciting and elaborate A-list events including the AACTA Awards, the X-Factor auditions, the World War-Z premiere and the ARIA Awards. Multi-use in every sense, The Star Event Centre has varying capacities for each function type including up to 960 for banquets, 2,000 for cocktail receptions and 1,500 for theatre style events which can be broken down into two sides each with a capacity of approximately 600. The plenary space offers flexible solutions and can hold 700 for theatre style set ups with quick access to the main floor of the Event Centre for seated dinner or exhibition. The 1,077 square metre column-free space also offers pre-function lobby space for up to 800 guests. The banquet area is the largest space located in a hotel in Sydney, ideal for gala dinners and award ceremonies. 7 THE STAR EVENT CENTRE – HOME TO THE STARS The Star Event Centre is Sydney’s destination to A-list entertainers from THE STAR EVENT CENTRE AWARDS around the world including Ricky Martin, Jess Mauboy, One Republic, Alicia Keys, 5 Seconds of Summer, One Direction, Tina Arena, Coldplay, The Veronicas and National MEA Awards Katy Perry just to name a few. Specialty Event Venue, The Star Event Centre – National Hall of Fame 2017 Specialty Event Venue, The Star Event Centre – State Winner 2017 Since opening in January 2013, The Star Event Centre has excelled in delivering Specialty Event Venue, The Star Event Centre – National Winner 2016 conferences, gala dinners, product launches, charity events and some of Specialty Event Venue, The Star Event Centre – State Winner 2016 Australia’s most exciting red carpet events. Technical & Creative Production – In-house AV Services – State Winner 2016 The Star has hosted the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Specialty Event Venue, The Star Event Centre – National Winner 2015 (AACTA’s) Awards since 2013. Adding to the enviable line-up of star-studded Specialty Event Venue, The Star Event Centre – State Winner 2015 events, The Star Event Centre also played host to the ARIA’s for the last three Technical & Creative Production – In-house AV Services – State Winner 2015 years running. Leading sporting