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The demand for Christmas trees is as high as ever this time of year, but prices might be different depending on whether you’re looking for real or artificial trees. From candy land confections to ’90s nostalgia, Christmas tree decor is taking over TikTok. Searches for “Christmas tree decor” are up 1,000% in just a few weeks. With supply steady, 84% of Christmas tree growers said they don’t plan on raising wholesale prices. In fact, some may even lower them. “When you have the large supply that we have right now, you need to get the trees harvested and sold. We can’t leave them in the ground forever,” a tree growing expert said. Eighty-seven percent of artificial Christmas trees, ornaments, and decorations came from China last year. The American Christmas Tree Association expects artificial tree prices to be 10% to 20% higher. A $299 tree in 2024 could go as high as $359 this year, in 2025. Tree farmers like the Joneses in Shelton, Connecticut are optimistic their real trees can meet Americans’ needs. “Anyone who wants to get a beautiful, real, freshly grown Christmas tree, they’ll be able to find it — not just where we are in the Northeast, but all across the country,” Jamie Jones of Jones Family Farms said. The average Christmas trees are going to be about the same as last year: about $80 to $100. Artificial trees, however, might cost about 10% to 20% higher because of tariffs.

Pour la première fois, la low cost australienne Jetstar relie Perth à Manille en vol direct, élargissant ainsi son offre vers l’Asie et renforçant son ancrage en Australie-Occidentale. Cette initiative marque une étape clé pour la compagnie low-cost, qui étoffe ses services à Perth tout en facilitant les échanges touristiques et familiaux entre l’Australie et […]

Jusqu’à 70% des toilettes de l’aérogare domestique Terminal 2 de l’aéroport de Tokyo-Haneda ont été indisponibles pendant plusieurs heures vendredi 28 novembre, en raison d’une panne affectant le système d’alimentation en eau. Même s’il n’a pas affecté le programme des vols, l’incident a perturbé le confort des passagers dans l’un des hubs les plus fréquentés […]

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. (WSVN) — Christmas at the beach hits different. On Jacksonville Beach, they’re decking the chairs — literally. Lifeguard chairs get lit up alongside Christmas trees. “I’m really enjoying – last year, the military one we picked to be the winner, and it actually was the winner,” said an area resident. “This year, our favorite one has got to be one of the shark ones over there – really creative in the shark bite design and everything. So yes, it’s always interesting to see what nonprofits, businesses, schools come together to celebrate Jax Beach.” 2025 marks the 13th year for “Deck the Chairs,” part of a bigger holiday celebration that includes performances of “The Nutcracker” and festive markets. The nonprofit behind it said proceeds support children’s arts, and the event features over 1,000 young performers.

Portée par le boom du transport aérien intérieur et par le soutien du programme régional UDAN, la compagnie indienne Star Air se prépare à une nouvelle phase d’expansion, qui pourrait passer par une importante commande d’avions Embraer dès l’année prochaine. Avec l’ambition d’exploiter une flotte d’environ 50 appareils à l’horizon 2030, la plus grande compagnie […]