The Events Executive supports the planning, coordination, and delivery of meetings, conferences, weddings, and other events at Shangri-La. Responsibilities may include responding to inquiries, preparing proposals and contracts, coordinating with catering and operations teams, arranging event details, monitoring budgets, and ensuring excellent guest service. Candidates typically need a degree or diploma in hospitality, tourism, events, or a related field, plus relevant hotel or event experience. Strong communication, organization, negotiation, and sales skills are expected. The successful candidate should be confident dealing with clients, attentive to detail, flexible with working hours, and able to manage several deadlines while maintaining Shangri-La’s service standards.
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 destinations. The company is known for personalized Asian hospitality, high service standards, and a wide range of accommodation, dining, wellness, and event facilities. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates well-established properties serving business travelers, leisure guests, families, and corporate clients. Its event teams manage conferences, weddings, celebrations, and social functions, working closely with food and beverage, rooms, sales, and operations departments. Employees are generally expected to demonstrate professionalism, cultural awareness, teamwork, and genuine care for guests. Career opportunities may include staff benefits, training, and internal mobility, although exact conditions depend on the specific property and employment contract.
The Philippines offers varied hospitality opportunities across Metro Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, Davao, and other resort destinations. Roles are available in hotels, restaurants, events, tourism, wellness, and travel services, with English widely used in the workplace. Filipino culture is warm, family-oriented, and community-minded, and employees often work in multicultural teams. Lifestyle varies from busy urban living in Manila to a slower beach-oriented pace in places such as Boracay or Palawan. Costs are generally lower than in many Western countries, although housing and transport can be expensive in central Manila. Foreign nationals usually need an employer-sponsored work visa or permit, commonly involving Department of Labor and Employment approval and immigration processing. Employers may assist with documentation, but applicants should confirm sponsorship, taxes, accommodation, medical requirements, and contract terms before relocating. Local transportation, tropical weather, and regional travel should also be considered.
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