Director of Events Management

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The Director of Events Management leads the planning, sales, coordination, and delivery of conferences, weddings, banquets, and other functions at Shangri-La in the Philippines. Candidates typically need a degree in hospitality, business, or a related field, along with substantial experience managing events in an upscale hotel or resort. Strong leadership, budgeting, negotiation, client-service, and communication skills are essential. The role expects the successful candidate to grow event revenue, maintain strong relationships with corporate and private clients, coordinate effectively with hotel departments, uphold Shangri-La service standards, and ensure every event is delivered safely, smoothly, and profitably.

About the employer

Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company founded in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts, residences, and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. Its Philippine properties are known for high-quality accommodation, restaurants, meetings, weddings, leisure facilities, and attentive guest service. Shangri-La places strong emphasis on warm Asian hospitality, professional development, operational excellence, and memorable experiences for guests and event clients. Depending on the property, employees may work with international visitors, major corporations, wedding planners, destination-event organizers, and local communities. The company generally offers structured hotel operations, employee benefits, training opportunities, and career mobility across its global portfolio. Exact duties, benefits, and working conditions vary by property and employment contract.