Director of Events Management

Role summary

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The Director of Events Management leads the planning, sales and delivery of conferences, weddings, banquets and other hotel events. Requirements typically include a degree in hospitality, business or a related field, substantial experience in hotel event management, strong knowledge of banquet operations, budgeting and sales, and excellent communication skills. The successful candidate is expected to develop event business, manage key clients, coordinate closely with food and beverage and operations teams, control budgets, maintain service standards and resolve issues professionally. Strong leadership, negotiation, organization and commercial awareness are essential. Experience with a luxury or international hotel brand and familiarity with the Philippine events market would be advantageous.

About the employer

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a Hong Kong-founded luxury hospitality group operating hotels, resorts and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America and other international markets. The brand is known for Asian-inspired hospitality, attentive service and high-quality accommodation, dining, meetings and leisure experiences. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates established properties in locations such as Makati, Bonifacio Global City, Cebu and Boracay. Its hotels serve business travelers, leisure guests, weddings, conferences and large social events. Employees generally work in a structured international environment with opportunities to develop through operational training and cross-functional experience. A Director of Events Management would typically work with senior hotel leaders, corporate clients, event agencies and internal banquet, culinary, sales and guest-service teams to deliver commercially successful events while protecting the Shangri-La service standard.