04-24-2011, 09:06 AM
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I don't think tourists want what they have at home.
There's long vs short term thinking to consider. Long term, if Hawaii is just like Omaha with all the same stores, hotels, etc. why go? Well, Omaha doesn't have a volcano yet, and the weather is warmer, but... basically, right - unique should be attractive.
On the short hand, once the tourists are in town - are they going to step into a local restaurant for some mac & rice, or are they going to go to MacDonalds for a burger and fries? And, if you're a small time investor looking to turn a corner lot into a profit center, what do you want to build? Another "sure thing" CVS, Walgreens, Burger King or MacDonalds, of course.