A beefed up James Packer yesterday flew to Melbourne to prepare his personal suite at Crown Plaza for the arrival of Hollywood stars Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes.
The billionaire has offered Cruise and wife Katie Holmes the use of his private suite at the Crown Plaza for the duration of their Australian stay.
The Packers' private jet was at Essendon airport yesterday with a cheerful-looking Packer spotted at Crown Towers.
The media-turned-gambling tycoon is understood to be leaving nothing to chance for the Cruise and Holmes visit.
The Cruise clan and the Packers are close friends, with a shared interest in Scientology.
Crown has increased its security in readiness for the power couple's arrival.
Holmes and her daughter Suri were offered the billionaire's top floor Crown Towers home after being unable to find a home large enough and with enough security to accommodate their needs.
Holmes is expected to arrive in Australia for the start of her 10 week visit today. The Docklands studio where she will film Don't Be Afraid of the Dark with Australian actor Guy Pearce will be a media-free zone during filming.
Husband Tom Cruise is planning to jet to and from the US to spend time with the family. (Credit: The Daily Telegraph)
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