The Senior Events Manager is responsible for planning, selling and delivering conferences, weddings, meetings and other hotel events. Requirements typically include a degree or diploma in hospitality, business or a related field, several years of experience in hotel events, catering or banqueting, and strong knowledge of event operations. The candidate should have excellent communication, negotiation and organizational skills, commercial awareness, attention to detail and the ability to manage budgets, suppliers, clients and operational teams. Experience with luxury hotels, event-management systems and sales targets is advantageous. The role requires flexibility, including evenings, weekends and public holidays, along with a polished, guest-focused approach.
Shangri-La is a luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe and other international markets. Its properties are known for attentive service, high-quality accommodation, restaurants, wellness facilities and business and leisure event services. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates prominent properties including Shangri-La The Fort, Manila, Edsa Shangri-La, Manila, and Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu. The group places strong emphasis on guest satisfaction, genuine hospitality, employee development and cultural sensitivity. A Senior Events Manager typically works closely with sales, catering, banqueting, culinary, finance and front-office teams to deliver profitable and memorable events. Compensation and benefits can vary by property, experience, service-charge performance and whether accommodation or other relocation support is included.
The Philippines is an archipelago with major employment hubs in Manila, Cebu, Boracay and other resort destinations. Hospitality opportunities are available in hotels, resorts, restaurants, events, tourism, wellness and corporate services, with stronger prospects for candidates who have luxury-hotel, international-events or sales experience. Filipino culture is warm, sociable and family-oriented, and English is widely used in business and tourism. Lifestyle varies from busy urban living in Manila to a more relaxed beach-oriented pace in Cebu or Boracay. Costs are generally lower than in many Western countries, although central Manila housing can be expensive. Foreign employees normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and an appropriate visa, while requirements vary by nationality and contract. Plan for document authentication, medical checks, taxation, insurance and temporary accommodation before relocating.
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