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    Managing Director

    Chris Eigelaar

    Managing Director, The Belfry Hotel & Resort

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    Portrait of Chris Eigelaar

    Portrait of Chris Eigelaar

    i. Biography

    Chris Eigelaar is a South African-born hospitality executive and managing director of The Belfry Hotel & Resort in Sutton Coldfield, England. He joined The Belfry in 2018 after prior senior roles in UK hotels and resorts including The Midland, DoubleTree by Hilton, Sofitel, Locke Hotels, and QHotels. In 2025, he was named one of only 10 Master Innholders and was also awarded Manager of the Year at the 2025 Cateys.

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