Lexus Australia is pleased to announce South Sudanese-Australian supermodel Adut Akech as an exclusive guest at the Lexus Melbourne Cup on Tuesday, 7 November.

Adut will be one of many special guests at LANDMARK by Lexus, where Japanese omotenashi hospitality lays the foundation for amazing experiences.

With its world-class collaborators, LANDMARK by Lexus will take guests on an immersive journey through design, fashion and culinary touch points across three levels, where innovation and sustainability come to the fore under this year's theme, Close to the Source.

2023 marks the 21st year of Lexus partnering with the Victoria Racing Club, including its sixth as Principal Partner with naming rights to the Lexus Melbourne Cup.

Lexus Australia Chief Executive John Pappas warmly acknowledges and celebrates Adut's return.

"We are delighted to host Adut once again at LANDMARK by Lexus on the most significant of the Carnival race days, the Lexus Melbourne Cup.

"Adut's warmth and sincerity adds to the relaxed and personal feel of LANDMARK by Lexus. It is our pleasure to welcome her back to Australia to celebrate her international modelling successes."

The South Sudanese-Australian supermodel said she is looking forward to rejoining Lexus on the day of the race that stops the nation.

"I thoroughly enjoyed the authentic hospitality of LANDMARK by Lexus last year, so I am naturally delighted to be invited once again.

"I was really impressed by the level of thoughtfulness Lexus displayed and how everyone was welcomed like a guest into a friend's home. I can't wait to see what sort of amazing experience awaits this year."

Melbourne Cup Carnival race days:
Saturday, 4 November - Derby Day
Tuesday, 7 November - Lexus Melbourne Cup Day
Thursday, 9 November - Oaks Day
Saturday, 11 November - Stakes Day

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For more information, please contact:

Paul Ellis
Lexus Australia public relations
E: paul.ellis@lexus.com.au
M: +61 455 344 431