Events Manager

Job Description

The Events Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating and delivering conferences, weddings, meetings and social events, while ensuring excellent guest experiences and commercial results. Requirements typically include a bachelor’s degree in hospitality, events, business or a related field, along with several years of hotel or event-management experience, preferably in a luxury property. The candidate should have strong planning, budgeting, negotiation and communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage suppliers, clients and operational teams. Flexibility, professionalism, creativity and the ability to work under pressure, including weekends and holidays, are expected. Experience with event software, sales systems and local market knowledge is advantageous.

Company Info

Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company founded in Asia and known for its hotels, resorts and residences across the world. Its properties are recognized for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards and distinctive guest experiences. Shangri-La operates in major cities, resort destinations and island locations, serving leisure travelers, business guests, groups and event clients. In the Philippines, the group has established properties in destinations including Manila, Cebu and Boracay. Employees generally work in an international environment with structured service standards, training opportunities and strong emphasis on guest satisfaction. An Events Manager supports the company’s commercial and operational goals by developing event business, coordinating delivery and maintaining long-term relationships with corporate and private clients.

Destination Guide

The Philippines is an archipelago offering varied opportunities in hotels, resorts, restaurants, tourism, events and business services. Major hospitality employment hubs include Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan and other resort islands. Filipino culture is friendly, family-oriented and strongly influenced by Spanish, American and Asian traditions; English is widely used in workplaces. Island life can offer beaches, outdoor activities, fresh food and a relaxed social atmosphere, although transport, healthcare access and connectivity may be more limited outside major cities. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-sponsored work visa or permit, commonly involving an Alien Employment Permit and appropriate immigration authorization. Employers often assist with documentation, but requirements should be confirmed with Philippine authorities. Relocation costs, housing, insurance and tax arrangements should be discussed before accepting an offer.