The Senior Events Manager leads the planning, sales, and delivery of conferences, weddings, meetings, and social events for Shangri-La in the Philippines. The role typically requires a degree in hospitality, business, events, or a related field, along with several years of hotel or event-management experience, strong client relationship skills, and excellent English communication. The successful candidate is expected to manage budgets, proposals, contracts, suppliers, event schedules, and service standards while coordinating effectively with culinary, banquet, front-office, and operations teams. Commercial awareness, attention to detail, leadership, negotiation ability, flexibility, and a polished guest-focused approach are essential.
Shangri-La is a luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong and recognized for its hotels, resorts, and distinctive Asian-inspired service. The company operates properties across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. In the Philippines, Shangri-La manages well-known hotels and resorts, including properties in Manila, Cebu, and Boracay. Its workplaces typically emphasize warm guest service, high operating standards, professional development, teamwork, and cultural hospitality. A Senior Events Manager may work with corporate clients, wedding organizers, destination-event planners, and local partners while supporting the hotel’s revenue and reputation. Benefits may include service charge, meals, uniforms, healthcare coverage, employee discounts, training, and career opportunities within the wider Shangri-La network, depending on the property and employment terms.
The Philippines offers strong opportunities in hotels, resorts, events, tourism, food and beverage, business-process services, and digital work. Manila is the main commercial center, while Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, and other resort destinations provide hospitality-focused careers. Filipino culture is generally warm, family-oriented, English-friendly, and community minded; celebrations, music, and regional cuisine are important parts of daily life. Lifestyle varies from busy urban living to relaxed coastal communities, with generally affordable food and transport but higher housing costs in major cities and popular islands. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, commonly supported through the Bureau of Immigration and Department of Labor and Employment. Candidates should confirm sponsorship before relocating. Research accommodation, transport, healthcare, taxes, weather, and typhoon exposure, and expect humid conditions and a slower pace outside major business districts.
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