ECONOMICS lecturer turned national hotel-chain boss Sid Knell plans to “re-birth an iconic Rockhampton location.
The Bridge Motor Inn caught the Central Apartment Group CEO’s eye as he looked to expand his Central Queensland footprint.
The Bolsover St business went into voluntary administration in March, but Mr Knell said its central location and refurbishment potential made it the clear choice to add to his chain.
Mr Knell’s move to purchase the entire business comes during what he believes is prime time to snap up such an establishment, with “economic improvement for the region just around the corner.
Former university economics lecturer Mr Knell said he had a fascination with Australian regional economies and sees Rockhampton as a c…
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