The Events Manager is responsible for planning, selling, coordinating, and delivering conferences, weddings, meetings, and social functions. Requirements typically include a degree or diploma in hospitality, tourism, business, or a related field, together with several years of hotel or event-management experience. Strong knowledge of event operations, banquet service, budgeting, contracts, and customer relationship management is expected. The successful candidate should communicate confidently, negotiate effectively, manage multiple priorities, and work well with clients and operational teams. Flexibility is essential, as the role involves evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-site event supervision. Shangri-La will expect a polished, commercially aware professional who consistently protects service standards, meets revenue targets, and creates memorable guest experiences.
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a leading luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts, and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. The company is known for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, attractive resort locations, and comprehensive guest experiences covering accommodation, dining, wellness, events, and recreation. Its Philippine properties serve both leisure and business travelers and typically provide career opportunities in hotel operations, food and beverage, sales, events, finance, engineering, and guest services. Employees are generally expected to demonstrate professionalism, cultural awareness, teamwork, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to guest satisfaction. Compensation may include service charge, meals, uniforms, insurance, staff discounts, training, and other benefits, depending on the property and employment contract.
The Philippines offers opportunities in hotels, resorts, tourism, events, restaurants, diving, wellness, and travel services, particularly in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, and Davao. The culture is friendly, family-oriented, and strongly influenced by Spanish, American, and Southeast Asian traditions. English is widely used in workplaces, while Filipino and regional languages are common in daily life. Lifestyle varies from busy city living to relaxed beach communities; costs are generally manageable, although accommodation in major resort destinations can be expensive. Foreign nationals usually need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, commonly arranged with support from the hiring company. Candidates should confirm contract terms, accommodation, transportation, medical coverage, and service-charge policies before relocating. New arrivals should prepare for tropical weather, traffic, seasonal tourism, and regional differences in infrastructure. Local networking and respect for workplace hierarchy are valuable for settling in and building a successful career.
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