The Events Manager is responsible for planning, selling, coordinating, and delivering conferences, weddings, corporate functions, and other events at Shangri-La. Requirements typically include a degree or diploma in hospitality, business, events, or a related field; several years of hotel, catering, or event-management experience; strong communication and negotiation skills; and good knowledge of banquet operations and local suppliers. The successful candidate is expected to manage budgets, proposals, contracts, timelines, guest expectations, and event teams while maintaining Shangri-La’s service standards. Flexibility, attention to detail, commercial awareness, confidence with clients, and the ability to work evenings, weekends, and under pressure are essential.
Shangri-La Group is a major luxury hospitality company founded in Hong Kong, with 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, extensive dining facilities, and high standards in meetings, events, and guest care. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates prominent properties including Shangri-La The Fort, Manila, and Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu, serving leisure travelers, business guests, weddings, conferences, and social functions. The company emphasizes hospitality excellence, teamwork, professional development, cultural respect, and creating memorable guest experiences. An Events Manager typically works closely with sales, banquets, culinary, rooms, finance, and external partners to deliver successful functions while supporting revenue and long-term client relationships.
The Philippines offers opportunities in hotels, resorts, restaurants, events, tourism, business services, technology, and education. Major employment hubs include Metro Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, and Davao. Filipino culture is welcoming, family-oriented, and community-minded, with English widely used in workplaces. Lifestyle varies from busy urban living to relaxed coastal communities, with affordable local food, beaches, diving, festivals, and strong social networks. Salaries and living costs are generally lower than in many Western countries, although Manila accommodation and transport can be expensive. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, commonly involving an Alien Employment Permit and a 9(g) work visa; requirements should be confirmed with Philippine authorities. Relocating employees should arrange secure housing, health insurance, tax advice, and document authentication. Weather is tropical, with a dry season and a rainy or typhoon season, so location and transport planning are important.
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