The Events Manager plans, coordinates, and delivers conferences, weddings, meetings, banquets, and other hotel events from initial enquiry through completion. Requirements typically include a degree or diploma in hospitality, tourism, events, or a related field, along with several years of hotel or event-management experience. Strong communication, negotiation, budgeting, organizational, and customer-service skills are essential. The candidate is expected to manage client relationships, prepare proposals and event orders, coordinate with food and beverage and operational teams, supervise event execution, resolve issues quickly, and achieve guest-satisfaction and revenue targets. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays is normally required.
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a 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 personalized service, high-quality accommodation, dining, wellness facilities, and event venues. Its Philippine properties include major hotels and resorts serving business travelers, leisure guests, weddings, conferences, and social events. Shangri-La places strong emphasis on warm Asian hospitality, professional standards, employee development, and creating memorable guest experiences. Depending on the property, an Events Manager may work closely with sales, catering, banquets, culinary, front office, and finance teams while handling both local and international clients.
The Philippines offers hospitality and events opportunities in Metro Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, Davao, and other resort destinations. Manila provides the broadest corporate, convention, and luxury-hotel market, while Cebu and island resorts offer strong wedding, leisure, and tourism demand. Filipino culture is warm, family-oriented, community-minded, and English is widely used in professional settings. Lifestyle ranges from busy urban living to relaxed coastal communities, with affordable local food, tropical weather, beaches, and active social scenes. Foreign employees generally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, commonly arranged with immigration authorities after hiring; requirements vary by nationality and contract. Candidates should budget for accommodation, transport, medical insurance, and seasonal weather disruptions. Research the specific island, commuting conditions, housing costs, and company relocation support before accepting an offer.
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