The Senior Events Manager is responsible for planning, selling, coordinating and delivering conferences, weddings, corporate functions and other events, while ensuring excellent guest service and commercial results. Candidates should have several years of hotel events, banqueting or conference experience, strong knowledge of event operations, budgeting and sales coordination, and excellent communication skills. The role requires confident leadership, negotiation ability, attention to detail and the flexibility to work evenings, weekends and public holidays. The successful candidate is expected to build client relationships, lead event teams, coordinate with hotel departments, manage suppliers and resolve issues professionally while meeting Shangri-La’s service standards and revenue targets.
Shangri-La is a luxury hospitality group founded in Asia and recognized for its hotels, resorts and distinctive service culture. The group operates properties across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America and other international markets, offering accommodation, dining, meetings, events and wellness experiences. Shangri-La hotels in the Philippines are known for premium facilities, professional banquet operations and a strong focus on warm, personalized guest service. The company provides opportunities across hotel operations, food and beverage, events, sales, engineering and corporate functions. Employees are generally expected to demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, cultural awareness and a commitment to Shangri-La’s service values. Exact duties, benefits and salary for this position will depend on the specific Philippine property, the candidate’s experience and the employment package.
The Philippines offers varied opportunities in hotels, resorts, events, tourism, restaurants, business services and remote work. Major hospitality markets include Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, Clark and Davao. Filipino culture is welcoming, family-oriented and strongly influenced by local traditions, Spanish history and American culture; English is widely used in business and tourism. Lifestyle ranges from busy city living to relaxed coastal communities, with beaches, diving, island trips and affordable local dining widely available. Living costs vary considerably, with Manila and popular resort islands generally more expensive than provincial areas. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, commonly coordinated through the employer and Philippine immigration authorities. Relocating candidates should confirm accommodation, tax, healthcare, insurance and transport arrangements before accepting an offer. Weather is tropical, with a rainy season and occasional typhoons, so location-specific planning is advisable.
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