The Belfry
Coverage of The Belfry, the iconic luxury hotel, golf, and conference resort located in Warwickshire. Reporting includes updates on refurbishments, ownership changes, event hosting, and operational performance. Also explores The Belfry’s role in the UK’s upscale resort market, its appeal to leisure and corporate guests, and its reputation as a premier golf destination.
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Jul- 2025 -11 JulyHotels
Belfry Hotel to open 149 new rooms and leisure club in August
The Belfry Hotel and Resort is set to open 149 new bedrooms on 1 August as part of an expansion to meet growing demand for UK staycations. The new accommodation, located in the resort’s Brabazon House wing, includes the Belfry’s first two-bedroom suite, which features super king-sized beds, a balcony…
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7 JulyPeople
Belfry MD named among Master Innholders for 2025
Chris Eigelaar, managing director of the Belfry Hotel and Resort in the Midlands, has been named as one of only 10 hospitality leaders awarded Master Innholder status for 2025. The accolade recognises individuals who demonstrate “exceptional leadership, influence and commitment” in the sector. Judges praised this year’s cohort for “upholding…
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May- 2025 -22 MayTrade Organisations
HMA unveils shortlist for 30th Hotel Marketing Awards
The Hotel Marketing Association (HMA) has officially unveiled the shortlist for its 30th annual Hotel Marketing Awards. This year’s finalists were announced during a session at the National Hotel Marketing Conference, which returned to Hilton St George’s Park in Staffordshire. Now celebrating its 30th year, the Hotel Marketing Awards have…
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Feb- 2025 -11 FebruaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 11/2/25
The Belfry Hotel and Resort in the West Midlands has achieved EarthCheck Benchmark Bronze status for its sustainability efforts. Judges praised its commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, including initiatives such as filtering and reusing cooking oil, installing waterless urinals, and implementing waste management improvements. The resort has also focused…
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11 FebruaryHotels
The Belfry Hotel achieves bronze EarthCheck accreditation
The Belfry Hotel and Resort in the West Midlands has officially achieved EarthCheck Benchmark Bronze status for its commitment to climate action and providing sustainable travel experiences for guests. Judges for the globally-recognised certification praised The Belfry’s efforts in reaching this milestone, and highlighted its work to preserve and enhance…
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Jan- 2025 -8 JanuaryFeatures
Chris Eigelaar’s journey: From South Africa to The Belfry
Chris Eigelaar, Resort Director at The Belfry Hotel & Resort, has hospitality woven into his DNA. Raised in South Africa, he describes a childhood where his family lived and breathed hotel life. “My mum was a chef. My dad was a general manager,” Eigelaar explains. “Our house was basically the…
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6 JanuaryEvents
The Belfry Hotel and Resort greenkeeper wins Women in Golf award
Anna Nilsson, the deputy head greenkeeper of the Brabazon Golf Course at The Belfry Hotel and Resort, has won at the Women in Golf Awards 2024, taking home the Women in Turfcare accolade. She is the first woman to manage the “legendary” championship course, and she has overseen The Belfry…
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Dec- 2024 -16 DecemberPeople
Four female leaders at The Belfry Hotel pick up industry awards
The Belfry Hotel and Resort in the Midlands has revealed that its senior leaders Kristen Price, Emma Caterall, Rekha Lyons and Anna Nilsson have been recognised with prestigious award wins. People director Kirsten Price has been crowned ‘people manager of the Year’ at the Hotel Cateys 2024, having been praised…
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Oct- 2024 -28 OctoberHotels
The Belfry Hotel & Resort celebrates award successes
The Belfry Hotel and Resort has won six awards from several institutions that recognised excellence in departments across the resort. Its recent awards include Marketing Team of The Year at the Midlands Marketing Awards, which recognises the marketing team’s “ability to push boundaries and craft imaginative campaigns that drive business growth…
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22 OctoberLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 22/10/24
Imbiba, a leisure, lifestyle, and entertainment investor, has partnered with Canary Wharf Group (CWG) to open a new 65,000 sq ft hotel at 12 Bank Street, Canary Wharf, in 2025. The venue will house several Imbiba brands, including a 78-bedroom House of Gods Hotel, a music venue, a rooftop bar,…
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