The Events Manager is responsible for planning, selling, coordinating and delivering meetings, conferences, weddings and other functions at Shangri-La in the Philippines. Candidates typically need a degree in hospitality, business or a related field, together with several years of experience in hotel events, catering or sales. Strong customer-service, negotiation, budgeting and organizational skills are essential. The role requires close coordination with kitchens, banquet teams, rooms, audiovisual suppliers and external clients. Candidates are expected to meet revenue targets, prepare proposals and contracts, manage event details accurately, resolve issues professionally and ensure every function meets Shangri-La’s service and quality standards. Flexibility, polished communication, commercial awareness and willingness to work evenings, weekends and holidays are important.
Shangri-La is a major luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America and other international destinations. Its properties are known for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, comfortable accommodation, restaurants, wellness facilities and extensive meetings and events operations. In the Philippines, Shangri-La has established properties in locations such as Makati, Bonifacio Global City and Cebu, serving business travelers, leisure guests, wedding parties and corporate clients. The company generally promotes professional development, service excellence, teamwork and culturally respectful guest interactions. Benefits and working conditions vary by property and position, but hotel employees may receive meals, uniforms, service charge participation, training and staff discounts. An Events Manager would typically work closely with sales, banquet operations and senior hotel leadership to create profitable, well-organized guest experiences.
The Philippines offers opportunities in hotels, resorts, events, restaurants, tourism, business-process services and remote work. Major employment centers include Manila, Makati, Bonifacio Global City, Cebu, Clark and resort areas such as Boracay and Palawan. Filipino culture is welcoming, family-oriented and strongly influenced by Spanish, American and Southeast Asian traditions; English is widely used in business and hospitality. Lifestyle choices range from busy urban living and shopping malls to beaches, diving, island trips and a relaxed provincial pace. Costs are generally lower than in many Western countries, although Manila rents can be high. Foreign professionals normally need an employer-sponsored Alien Employment Permit and a Department of Labor-approved work visa, commonly a 9(g) pre-arranged employee visa. Do not work on a tourist visa. Confirm current immigration rules, medical requirements, accommodation and tax obligations before relocating.
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