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Rex Martinich

New resorts bounce back after Cyclone Jasper downturn

The refurbished Elandra resort opened to guests just before Cyclone Jasper hit Far North Queensland. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

Opening a new resort just weeks before a tropical cyclone might seem like bad luck but in Far North Queensland two businesses are getting strong support from returning tourists.

Although Cyclone Jasper significantly weakened as it made landfall in December, the threat of extreme weather was enough to cause more than $270 million worth of cancellations at Queensland tourist attractions before Christmas.

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