Events Manager

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The Events Manager plans, coordinates, and delivers conferences, weddings, meetings, celebrations, and other functions for Shangri-La. The role typically requires a bachelor’s degree in hospitality, business, marketing, or a related field, together with several years of hotel events, catering, or conference experience. Candidates should be confident in event sales, budgeting, contract negotiation, guest relations, and team coordination. Strong communication and presentation skills, professional English, attention to detail, commercial awareness, and the ability to work under pressure are expected. Flexibility is essential, as the position may involve evenings, weekends, holidays, and direct involvement during major events.

About the employer

Shangri-La Group is a luxury hospitality company headquartered in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts, residences, and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. Its hotels are known for personalized service, premium facilities, dining, wellness, and distinctive local experiences. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates prominent properties including Shangri-La The Fort, Manila, Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu, and other resort and city-hotel operations. Employees generally work in a structured international environment with strong service standards, training opportunities, and career mobility. The company places emphasis on genuine hospitality, guest satisfaction, teamwork, cultural respect, operational excellence, and creating memorable experiences for both leisure and business visitors.