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How did the Cayman Islands restore tourism after Hurricane Ivan?

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Following the devastation caused by Hurricane Ivan in 2004, which resulted in significant economic losses for the Cayman Islands and severely impacted the tourism sector, the government initiated a large-scale recovery effort. This response focused on repairing damage to the islands' infrastructure and beaches. Through these comprehensive restoration measures, the tourist trade was largely returned to full operation within several years.1