Director of Events Management

Job Description

The Director of Events Management leads the planning, sales, and delivery of conferences, weddings, banquets, and corporate functions for Shangri-La in the Philippines. Candidates typically need a degree in hospitality, business, or a related field, together with substantial experience managing events in a luxury hotel or resort. Strong commercial judgment, budgeting, negotiation, client relationship, and team leadership skills are expected. The successful candidate should be organized, creative, service-focused, and confident working with senior clients and hotel departments. The role requires the ability to manage multiple events, achieve revenue targets, maintain Shangri-La service standards, resolve problems calmly, and work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

Company Info

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 international markets. Its properties are known for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, comfortable accommodation, distinctive dining, wellness facilities, and carefully managed business and leisure events. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates respected properties in destinations including Manila and Cebu, serving corporate travelers, local guests, tourists, and large celebrations. The company places strong emphasis on guest satisfaction, colleague development, responsible business practices, and operational excellence. A Director of Events Management can expect a structured international environment, close cooperation with sales, banquets, rooms, culinary, and finance teams, and responsibility for protecting both revenue performance and the brand’s reputation.

Destination Guide

The Philippines is an archipelago offering varied opportunities in hotels, resorts, restaurants, events, tourism, technology, education, and business services. Manila provides the largest corporate and luxury-hospitality market, while Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, and other resort destinations offer strong tourism employment and a more relaxed lifestyle. Filipino culture is friendly, family-oriented, community-minded, and strongly influenced by both Asian and Western traditions. English is widely used in workplaces. Living costs vary: Manila is more expensive and traffic is significant, whereas provincial islands may offer lower costs but fewer services. Foreign hires generally need employer sponsorship, an approved work permit, and an appropriate visa before working legally; requirements can change, so confirmation with Philippine immigration and the employer is essential. Relocating employees should arrange housing, health insurance, banking, transport, and document authentication in advance. Climate is tropical, with a dry season and a wetter typhoon season.