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I know Miami is hugely popular among Europeans and Latin Americans, but to Asians? Not so much.
I know because I am American, but my parents are from Hong Kong. Asians are probably going to visit Hawaii for beaches before they go to Miami. Sure, they've heard about Miami, but as far as knowing anything iconic about Miami beyond warm beaches, not so much. Art Deco architecture, South Beach, the Everglades, Little Havana? Pretty unknown in Asia. They don't even know about the vast Cuban and Central American population in SoFla.
On the other hand, Disneyworld...Everyone knows about Disneyworld, even in Asia. So Orlando it is for Asians.
I know Miami is hugely popular among Europeans and Latin Americans, but to Asians? Not so much.
I know because I am American, but my parents are from Hong Kong. Asians are probably going to visit Hawaii for beaches before they go to Miami. Sure, they've heard about Miami, but as far as knowing anything iconic about Miami beyond warm beaches, not so much. Art Deco architecture, South Beach, the Everglades, Little Havana? Pretty unknown in Asia. They don't even know about the vast Cuban and Central American population in SoFla.
On the other hand, Disneyworld...Everyone knows about Disneyworld, even in Asia. So Orlando it is for Asians.
I truly do not understand the fascination with Disneyworld? It is not that great. Very crowded. Over priced. And just a tourist trap. Nothing authentic.
When most people think of “Orlando,” they’re really in Lake Buena Vista down by Kissimmee... however. the other big resort is in Orlando proper to be fair
I truly do not understand the fascination with Disneyworld? It is not that great. Very crowded. Over priced. And just a tourist trap. Nothing authentic.
Sure, but the fascination with Vegas is even more baffling.
Miami, but Orlando not far behind. For most of my life going to Florida, the only city I went to was Orlando. It wasn't until I was much older I went to Miami
I disagree. Miami is far ahead. Orlando only known for theme parks.
I disagree. Miami is far ahead. Orlando only known for theme parks.
I'm just saying what I think when I think of Florida. I never went to and thought much about Miami before my mid 20's. I had been to Orlando though several times by that age. Of course now I associate Miami with Florida, but that's why Orlando isn't far behind. Jacksonville, Tampa, and Fort Myers fairly well behind both of those cities. So for me personally, there isn't that big of a gap.
But aside from that, those theme parks bring in millions of people from arounds the country and world. If I"m not mistaken, Orlando brings in more tourists than Miami does.
I know Miami is hugely popular among Europeans and Latin Americans, but to Asians? Not so much.
I know because I am American, but my parents are from Hong Kong. Asians are probably going to visit Hawaii for beaches before they go to Miami. Sure, they've heard about Miami, but as far as knowing anything iconic about Miami beyond warm beaches, not so much. Art Deco architecture, South Beach, the Everglades, Little Havana? Pretty unknown in Asia. They don't even know about the vast Cuban and Central American population in SoFla.
On the other hand, Disneyworld...Everyone knows about Disneyworld, even in Asia. So Orlando it is for Asians.
True, Miami is really unfamiliar to most in Asia. Orlando is world-famous and very well-known in East Asia.
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tourism is but one element of familiarity....how many people have heard of Rio de Janeiro but not actually visited there?
In terms of popular culture for the masses--such as motion pictures and TV--I'm having a hard time coming up with something memorable about Orlando, but not so with Miami (and one does not need to visit Miami to see a film to have heard of it).
As for Asia and Miami, there is some common cultural crossover--Miami is the only city besides Basel and Hong Kong to host Art Basel and the Ultra Music Festival attracts its share of youths in various cities around the globe, though Miami is the only US city to host this event which also attracts a number of Asians -clearly, event goers will see Miami listed as one of the host cities regardless of which country and/or continent show they are attending (and I've noticed a fair number of Asians in attendance at the Miami event in recent years)...Hong Kong based Swire has its USA offices based in Miami and has been developing properties in SoFla for 40+ years. Miami might not be the first or fourth choice for Asians, but it's not some remote village in Africa lacking name recognition (visited or otherwise)...as for West Asians, Miami is quite popular with Israelis and has direct, nonstops (or did pre Covid) to Tel Aviv, Dubai and Qatar.
Miami and Orlando are 1 and 2 in the state.
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I'm just saying what I think when I think of Florida. I never went to and thought much about Miami before my mid 20's. I had been to Orlando though several times by that age. Of course now I associate Miami with Florida, but that's why Orlando isn't far behind. Jacksonville, Tampa, and Fort Myers fairly well behind both of those cities. So for me personally, there isn't that big of a gap.
But aside from that, those theme parks bring in millions of people from arounds the country and world. If I"m not mistaken, Orlando brings in more tourists than Miami does.
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True, Miami is really unfamiliar to most in Asia. Orlando is world-famous and very well-known in East Asia.
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