The Director of Events Management leads the planning, sales, coordination, and delivery of conferences, weddings, banquets, and other events for Shangri-La. Candidates are generally expected to have substantial experience in hotel events, catering, or hospitality management, with strong commercial awareness and an established professional network. The role requires excellent leadership, negotiation, budgeting, communication, and problem-solving skills. The successful candidate should be confident managing demanding clients, developing event revenue, coordinating multiple departments, and maintaining Shangri-La’s service standards. Knowledge of local and international event markets, strong organizational ability, and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays are also important.
Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company founded in Hong6 Kong, operating hotels, resorts, residences, and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. Its properties are known for personalized service, comfortable surroundings, and strong destination-based experiences. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates prominent hotels and resorts, including properties in Manila, Cebu, and Boracay. The company serves business travelers, leisure guests, families, and major corporate and social events. Employees are generally expected to demonstrate warmth, professionalism, cultural awareness, and attention to detail. Shangri-La also places importance on training, operational standards, guest satisfaction, teamwork, and responsible business practices. Benefits and compensation vary by property, position, experience, and applicable service-charge arrangements.
The Philippines offers opportunities in hotels, resorts, events, tourism, restaurants, travel services, and business support, especially in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, and other major destinations. Filipino culture is welcoming, family-oriented, and strongly influenced by local traditions, Spanish history, and American culture. English is widely used in business and hospitality. Lifestyle varies from busy urban living to relaxed coastal communities, with generally warm weather, affordable local food, and extensive beaches and outdoor activities. Foreign workers normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, while Filipinos relocating between islands need only standard domestic identification and travel documents. Candidates should research accommodation, transport, healthcare, taxes, weather, and cost of living before moving. Hotel roles may involve long hours, weekends, and peak-season work.
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