The Events Manager is responsible for planning, selling, coordinating and delivering conferences, weddings, meetings and other social or corporate events. Requirements typically include a degree or diploma in hospitality, tourism, business or a related field, along with several years of hotel or event-management experience. Strong knowledge of banquet operations, event sales, budgeting and client negotiations is expected. The successful candidate should communicate confidently, manage multiple deadlines, coordinate effectively with food and beverage and operations teams, and provide attentive service to guests. Flexibility, creativity, commercial awareness, attention to detail and a professional appearance are important. Experience with luxury hotels, international clients and event-management systems would be advantageous.
Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America and other destinations. Its properties are known for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards and comprehensive facilities covering accommodation, dining, meetings, wellness and leisure. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates prominent properties in destinations such as Manila and Boracay, serving business travellers, holidaymakers, wedding parties and international events. The company places strong emphasis on guest satisfaction, employee development, cultural awareness and operational excellence. Depending on the property, employees may work in a fast-paced urban hotel or a resort environment, collaborating with multicultural teams and serving both local and international guests. Benefits may include staff meals, uniforms, training, service-charge participation and hotel-related discounts, subject to the property and employment contract.
The Philippines is an archipelago offering varied opportunities in hotels, resorts, restaurants, events, tourism, retail and business services. Major employment hubs include Metro Manila, Cebu, Clark, Davao, Boracay and Palawan. Hospitality work is especially active in beach destinations, although seasonal demand and service-charge earnings can vary. Filipino culture is friendly, family-oriented and community-minded, with English widely used in workplaces. Lifestyle ranges from busy urban living to relaxed island communities; costs are generally lower outside Manila, while transport and housing can be more limited in resort areas. Foreign nationals normally need an appropriate work visa or permit, commonly arranged with employer support, and should not work on a tourist visa. Applicants should confirm accommodation, salary, service charge, medical cover, working hours and relocation assistance before accepting an offer. Research local weather, transport, healthcare and internet access, particularly for remote islands.
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