The Events Manager is responsible for planning, selling and delivering conferences, weddings, banquets and other events to Shangri-La standards. Candidates should have a degree or diploma in hospitality, business or event management, together with relevant hotel or events experience, preferably in a supervisory or managerial role. Strong communication, negotiation, organization and customer-service skills are essential. The role requires close coordination with sales, food and beverage, kitchen, housekeeping and operations teams, as well as managing budgets, suppliers, event schedules and client expectations. The successful candidate is expected to be commercially minded, detail-oriented, confident with VIP guests, and available to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and public holidays.
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a major luxury hospitality group headquartered in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America and other international destinations. The brand is known for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards and premium accommodation, dining, wellness and event facilities. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates well-known properties including Shangri-La The Fort, Manila and Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu Resort & Spa. Its hotels serve business travelers, families, leisure guests, wedding parties and corporate clients. Employees typically work in an international, guest-focused environment with structured operating procedures, training opportunities and opportunities for career development across the group. Event-focused roles support conferences, social celebrations, weddings, banquets and high-profile functions while coordinating with multiple hotel departments.
The Philippines offers opportunities in hotels, resorts, restaurants, events, tourism, retail, business services and remote work, especially in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan and other major destinations. 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 varies from busy urban living in Manila to a slower, outdoor-focused pace on the islands, with beaches, diving, festivals and affordable local food. Foreign workers generally need an employer-sponsored work permit and an appropriate visa, while requirements depend on nationality, contract and position. Employers commonly assist with documentation, although applicants should confirm current rules with the Philippine Bureau of Immigration or an embassy. Relocation planning should include housing, healthcare, transport, weather, and typhoon-season considerations. Local salaries can be modest compared with international markets, but accommodation, food and domestic travel may be relatively affordable.
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