The Events Manager is expected to plan, sell, coordinate and deliver conferences, weddings, banquets and other hotel events from enquiry through completion. Requirements typically include a degree or diploma in hospitality, event management, business or a related field, along with several years of hotel or events experience. Strong knowledge of event operations, budgeting, contracts, sales techniques and guest service is important. The candidate should communicate confidently, negotiate effectively and work well with clients, hotel departments and external suppliers. Attention to detail, organization, commercial awareness and the ability to manage several events under pressure are essential. Flexibility is expected, including evening, weekend and holiday work, while maintaining Shangri-La’s service standards and professional image.
Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company founded in Asia and known for warm, thoughtful service. Its portfolio includes Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, Traders Hotels, resorts, residences and related hospitality businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America and other international destinations. Shangri-La properties commonly offer accommodation, restaurants, wellness facilities, meetings and events, making them significant employers in hotel operations, sales and guest services. The company emphasizes its tradition of genuine hospitality, attention to detail and personalized experiences. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates well-known properties including hotels and resorts in Manila and Boracay. Employees generally work in multicultural teams and are expected to demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, commercial awareness and a strong commitment to guest satisfaction. Exact benefits, working conditions and career opportunities vary by property and employment contract.
The Philippines is an archipelago with strong employment opportunities in hotels, resorts, restaurants, tourism, events, business-process services, healthcare and education. Major hospitality markets include Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan and Davao. Filipino culture is friendly, family-oriented and community-minded, with English widely used in workplaces and daily business. Lifestyle varies from busy urban living and shopping malls to relaxed coastal communities, diving, island trips and outdoor activities. Living costs are generally lower than in many Western countries, although Manila and popular resort areas can be expensive. Foreign nationals normally need an appropriate work visa or permit, usually arranged with employer support; working before authorization can create legal problems. New arrivals should confirm salary, accommodation, taxes, healthcare, contract terms and relocation assistance. Weather is tropical, with a dry season and a rainy or typhoon season, so location-specific planning is useful.
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