The Events Manager plans, coordinates and delivers conferences, weddings, meetings and social functions, ensuring excellent guest experiences and strong commercial results. Candidates typically need a hospitality, events or business-related qualification, several years of experience in hotel events, catering or event sales, and strong knowledge of local suppliers and venues. The role requires excellent communication, negotiation, budgeting and organizational skills, along with confidence managing clients, vendors and multiple deadlines. Shangri-La expects a polished, service-minded professional who can lead event teams, meet revenue targets, solve problems calmly and maintain the brand’s high standards. Flexible working hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays, are normally required.
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a prominent luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe and other international markets. The company is known for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, distinctive restaurants, wellness facilities and carefully managed guest experiences. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates well-known properties in locations such as Manila, Cebu and Boracay. Its hotels serve leisure travelers, business guests, wedding parties and corporate events, creating opportunities across hotel operations, food and beverage, sales, events and guest services. Employees generally work in multicultural teams and are expected to show professionalism, genuine care, attention to detail and a strong commitment to service excellence. Benefits may include meals, uniforms, training, staff accommodation or transportation, service charge and medical coverage, depending on the property and employment contract.
The Philippines offers hospitality opportunities in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, Bohol and other resort destinations, particularly in hotels, events, restaurants, tourism and marine activities. Work is strongly relationship-oriented, and Filipino culture values warmth, respect, family, community and a welcoming approach to guests. Island living can provide beaches, outdoor activities, affordable local food and a relaxed social atmosphere, although transport, internet reliability and access to healthcare vary outside major cities. Foreign applicants generally need an employer-sponsored work permit and an appropriate visa, commonly arranged with support from the company; working before authorization is not permitted. Relocating staff should confirm accommodation, transport, medical insurance, service-charge arrangements, contract length and tax treatment. Learn about monsoon seasons, local costs and emergency procedures before choosing a property. English is widely used in tourism, while basic Filipino language skills can help with daily life and team relationships.
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