The Senior Events Manager is responsible for planning, selling and delivering conferences, weddings, meetings and other events from initial enquiry through completion. Requirements typically include a degree or diploma in hospitality, events, business or a related field, along with several years of hotel or event-management experience, strong commercial awareness and excellent communication skills. The successful candidate should be confident negotiating with clients, preparing proposals and budgets, coordinating hotel departments, supervising event execution and maintaining high service standards. Shangri-La expects a proactive, organised and guest-focused professional who can manage multiple priorities, build lasting client relationships and achieve revenue targets. Flexibility, leadership, attention to detail and knowledge of local and international events are important.
Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America and other international markets. Its brands are known for personalised service, comfortable accommodation, distinctive dining and high-quality meetings and events. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates major properties including Shangri-La The Fort in Bonifacio Global City and Shangri-La Mactan in Cebu, serving leisure travellers, corporate guests and large-scale celebrations. The group places strong emphasis on Asian hospitality, colleague development, guest satisfaction and responsible business practices. Depending on the position, employees may receive service charge, meals, insurance, discounts, training and other hotel benefits, although packages vary by property and employment contract.
The Philippines is an archipelago with strong hospitality opportunities in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan and other resort destinations. Event professionals can find work in luxury hotels, convention venues, restaurants, tourism companies and destination-management businesses. Filipino culture is warm, family-oriented and English is widely used, making workplace communication relatively accessible. Lifestyle varies from fast-paced urban living in Manila to a more relaxed beach environment in Cebu, Boracay or Palawan; transport, weather and internet quality also differ by island. Foreign workers generally need an employer-sponsored work permit and an appropriate visa, commonly involving an Alien Employment Permit and Bureau of Immigration approval. Employers often guide the application process, but requirements should be confirmed before travel. Relocation costs, accommodation, healthcare, taxation and contract benefits should be reviewed carefully. Local candidates should check Philippine labour regulations and property-specific hiring requirements.
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