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The availability of materials in particular is now a major issue .

ing the operating environment significantly more difficult also for Finnish companies ,” says Pakarinen .

FAREWELL TO COVID , FINALLY ?

Dealing with the aftermath of the pandemic , however , is showing some light at the end of the tunnel . CLIA states that its science-backed protocols have facilitated the resumption of cruise operations , with over 7.5 million passengers having sailed in nearly 90 markets .

Kelly Craighead , President and CEO , CLIA , stated in April that as the industry resumes operations , passenger volume is expected to recover and surpass 2019 levels by the end of 2023 , with passenger volumes projected to recover 12 % above pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2026 .

CLIA ’ s consumer research shows that the intent to go on a cruise is rebounding , with 63 % of cruisers or potential cruisers indicating they are ‘ very likely ’ or ‘ likely ’ to cruise in the next two years . 69 % of respondents that have never cruised said they are open to cruise , exceeding prepandemic levels . seatec 3 / 2022 25