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Why do so many people expect every city to have some sort of touristy draw? Houston stands on its own without a cliche niche.. Does the number of people visiting Houston from the UK really have a large impact on why it's overlooked/underestimated? Or are yall implying tourism equates to recognition?
Just as I predicted, this thread has devolved into posts about what "most of the world thinks" about Houston (which is impossible to be certain of) and what Houston "needs to do" in order to be more recognized.
1.) This is the City vs. City forum: It's GOING to draw outside opinions from people around the country and around the world. That's why it was placed in the City vs. City forum, to do just that, and to get answers and responses without bias from Houston boosters.
2.) The entire nature of the question being asked in this thread---Why is Houston such an overlooked big city---is SUPPOSED to invite outsiders' opinions and observations, in order to answer the question.
If anything, this thread has yet again predictably devolved into Houston boosters getting overly defensive and riled up when people are simply answering the question the OP asked and giving CONSTRUCTIVE criticism on how the problem of Houston being overlooked and underrated can be fixed.
Houston boosters are always upset about/wondering why Houston is not more recognized and respected outside of Houston and Texas, but as soon as people explain the reasons why Houston routinely gets overlooked and underrated, they get upset and defensive?
1.) This is the City vs. City forum: It's GOING to draw outside opinions from people around the country and around the world.
2.) The entire nature of the question being asked in this thread---Why is Houston such an overlooked big city---is SUPPOSED to invite outsiders' opinions and observations, in order to answer the question.
If anything, this thread has yet again predictably devolved into Houston boosters getting overly defensive and riled up when people are simply answering the question the OP asked and giving CONSTRUCTIVE criticism on how the problem of Houston being overlooked and underrated can be fixed.
Houston boosters are always upset about/wondering why Houston is not more recognized and respected outside of Houston and Texas, but as soon as people explain the reasons why Houston routinely gets overlooked and underrated, they get upset and defensive?
Oh stop it happens in every city thread..about city x compared to city z..and outside of city data...99% of the people in those city don't give a damn what someone outside thinks
Oh stop it happens in every city thread..about city x compared to city z..and outside of city data...99% of the people in those city don't give a damn what someone outside thinks
Why do so many people expect every city to have some sort of touristy draw? Houston stands on its own without a cliche niche.. Does the number of people visiting Houston from the UK really have a large impact on why it's overlooked/underestimated? Or are yall implying tourism equates to recognition?
They do kind of go hand in hand. Popular cities are usually highly visited cities.
The way people talk about Houston reminds me of the way people talk about Mexico City or Milan. All three are unique, international cities that just don't seem to score high points with tourists.
Oh stop it happens in every city thread..about city x compared to city z..and outside of city data...99% of the people in those city don't give a damn what someone outside thinks
Are you feeling "upset" or "defensive", fellow Houston booster?
Why do so many people expect every city to have some sort of touristy draw? Houston stands on its own without a cliche niche.. Does the number of people visiting Houston from the UK really have a large impact on why it's overlooked/underestimated? Or are yall implying tourism equates to recognition?
As I said there is really nothing unquie. .just better known. ..due to marketing. .examples
Most tv shows based in NYC ( take place not the actual filming, almost a 120 yrs of NY being broadcast around the world.
L.A..Hollywood, actors, movies. .etc..
Chicago. ...nore...It connection to one of America's most crime ridden times..prohibition
Even Dallas. .that TV show..
But outside of those things what actually do they present that makes you say I'm spend thousands of dollars to go their...it the image they have created in pepole minds...nothing you can't do in 90% of any US city
They do kind of go hand in hand. Popular cities are usually highly visited cities.
The way people talk about Houston reminds me of the way people talk about Mexico City or Milan. All three are unique, international cities that just don't seem to score high points with tourists.
But Mexico City and Milan both get a lot more tourists than Houston. Houston would be more comparable to a city like Kuwait City, Kuala Lumpur, or Doha. Very international, but they dont offer anything unique to a tourist.
As I said there is really nothing unquie. .just better known. ..due to marketing. .examples
Most tv shows based in NYC ( take place not the actual filming, almost a 120 yrs of NY being broadcast around the world.
L.A..Hollywood, actors, movies. .etc..
Chicago. ...nore...It connection to one of America's most crime ridden times..prohibition
Even Dallas. .that TV show..
But outside of those things what actually do they present that makes you say I'm spend thousands of dollars to go their...it the image they have created in pepole minds...nothing you can't do in 90% of any US city
Since Dallas also gets very few tourists, there really isnt a reason to compare it.
How on earth you think Chicago isnt unique with its history, neighborhoods, and archetecture is beyond me.
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Originally Posted by Stonemass55
And let's be honest most US city ..not that different from each other. .the place you mentioned. .have broader reputations..but seriously how long does the ave tourist actually spend in time square before they are over it, Hollywood walk of fame? ..most can't even afford rodeo..Maybe you spot a b list celeb. ..not bashing just poointing out these places have better reps but really most tourist end up doing the same thing they could do in any city really....eat, take in local attractions. Rake pics..go to local nightlife...return to hotel
No, its not like that at all actually. People who visit LA are going to do the different things than San Francisco, Chicago, DC, or NYC.
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