The Director of Events Management leads the planning and delivery of conferences, weddings, banquets, corporate functions, and other events at Shangri-La in the Philippines. Requirements typically include a degree in hospitality, business, or a related field, together with substantial luxury-hotel or events experience, strong team leadership, budgeting, sales, negotiation, and client-management skills. The successful candidate is expected to develop event revenue, maintain high service standards, coordinate effectively with culinary, rooms, sales, and operations teams, and ensure guest satisfaction. Flexibility, commercial awareness, professionalism, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple events under pressure are essential.
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong and known for warm Asian hospitality, refined service, and high-quality guest experiences. The group operates hotels, resorts, residences, and related properties across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and other international markets. Its Philippine portfolio includes prominent properties in Manila and resort destinations, serving business travelers, leisure guests, families, and major events. Shangri-La places strong emphasis on service excellence, employee development, sustainability, and creating memorable experiences. A Director of Events Management would typically work within a large, multicultural operation and collaborate with sales, banquet, culinary, accommodation, finance, and corporate teams. Compensation and benefits may vary by property, experience, service-charge performance, and the specific employment package.
The Philippines offers hospitality and events opportunities in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, Davao, and other major tourism destinations. Roles are available in hotels, resorts, restaurants, cruises, conferences, weddings, and destination events. Filipino workplace culture is generally warm, relationship-oriented, team-focused, and respectful of seniority, while English is widely used in business and hospitality. Lifestyle varies from busy urban living in Manila to a slower, outdoor-focused pace on resort islands, with beaches, diving, festivals, and varied cuisine widely accessible. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, commonly involving Department of Labor and Employment authorization and Bureau of Immigration approval. Candidates should confirm requirements before relocating. Housing, transport, healthcare, taxation, and family arrangements should also be discussed with the employer.
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