The Events Manager is responsible for planning, selling, coordinating and delivering conferences, weddings, banquets and other functions while meeting guest and commercial expectations. Candidates typically need a degree or diploma in hospitality, business or event management, together with several years of hotel, events or catering experience. Strong organisational, negotiation, communication and budgeting skills are essential. The role requires confidence working with clients, suppliers and internal departments, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple events under pressure. The successful candidate is expected to deliver excellent service, achieve revenue targets, maintain professional client relationships and work flexibly, including evenings, weekends and public holidays.
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a Hong Kong-founded luxury hospitality group operating hotels, resorts and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America and other international markets. The group is recognised for its Asian-inspired service culture, premium accommodation, restaurants, wellness facilities and extensive meeting and events operations. In the Philippines, Shangri-La properties include luxury city hotels and resort destinations, serving business travellers, leisure guests, weddings and corporate events. Employees generally work in a highly service-focused, international environment with structured operational standards and opportunities to interact with guests and colleagues from many backgrounds. The company places strong emphasis on genuine hospitality, guest satisfaction, teamwork, professionalism and developing future hotel leaders. Specific benefits, duties and salary depend on the property, location, experience and employment terms.
The Philippines offers opportunities in hotels, resorts, restaurants, events, tourism, education, business-process services and healthcare. Major hospitality markets include Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, Bohol and Davao. Filipino culture is warm, family-oriented and community-minded, with English widely used in workplaces. Lifestyle varies from fast-paced city living to relaxed beach communities; housing and transport are generally more affordable outside Manila, although island locations can have higher seasonal costs. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, commonly arranged through the Bureau of Immigration and Department of Labor and Employment. Do not begin paid work on a tourist visa. Relocating employees should budget for deposits, health insurance, transport and occasional inter-island flights. Tropical weather is warm year-round, but typhoons and heavy rains can affect travel, especially from June to November. Research local accommodation, transport, healthcare and emergency arrangements before accepting a position.
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