By Corey Fischer

Christmas Good To Silver Star

Jan 22, 2018 | 7:14 AM

Silver Star Resort is starting off 2018 on a strong note after a busy holiday season.

Sales and marketing director Katie Balfe says visits over Christmas and New Year’s were up 4 percent, and even higher in food, beverage and rentals.

She says they are seeing more Australians this season.

“There’s more direct flights from Australia, so our numbers are reflective of that. Our American numbers are up, which is indicative of currently and exchange and that sort of thing, but moreover, our local and regional markets were really strong as well,” Balfe tells Beach Radio News

Balfe says they are also starting to see more visitors from Germany. the United Kingdom and Scandinavia.

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A high profile Hollywood couple was among the most recent Australians to visit the resort.

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban spent time with family on the mountain earlier this month, something they’ve done in past years as well.

Balfe says people pretty much left the power couple alone.

“We were delighted to have Nicole and Keith here with us, but our approach with them is, they’re here with their family and their kids, and we need to respect that, and deliver them a wonderful family experience.”

by Corey Fischer