The Director of Events Management leads the planning, sales, and delivery of conferences, weddings, banquets, and other large-scale events. Requirements typically include a degree in hospitality, business, or a related field, several years of progressive hotel or events experience, and strong knowledge of banquet operations, budgeting, contracts, and revenue generation. The successful candidate should be an confident leader with excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills. Shangri-La expects the role holder to build strong client relationships, achieve event and revenue targets, coordinate effectively with hotel departments, maintain high service standards, and ensure every event is delivered safely, professionally, and in line with the brand's luxury hospitality expectations.
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a leading luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts, and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. The company is known for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, and distinctive properties in major cities and resort destinations. Its Philippines portfolio includes well-established urban hotels and island resorts serving business travelers, leisure guests, weddings, conferences, and international events. Shangri-La places strong emphasis on guest satisfaction, employee development, ethical business practices, and local community relationships. A Director of Events Management would work within a collaborative commercial and operations team, helping the property grow its meetings, incentives, conferences, exhibitions, wedding, and social-event business while protecting the brand's premium reputation.
The Philippines offers opportunities in hotels, resorts, restaurants, events, tourism, business services, technology, healthcare, and education. Manila, Cebu, Clark, and Davao have the broadest employment markets, while Boracay, Palawan, Bohol, and other resort islands provide hospitality-focused careers. Filipino culture is warm, family-oriented, sociable, and strongly influenced by English, Spanish, and Asian traditions. Daily life can be lively and affordable, although traffic, weather, and infrastructure vary considerably by island. Coastal areas offer beaches, diving, island tours, and a relaxed lifestyle; major cities provide better transport, shopping, and professional networks. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, commonly an Alien Employment Permit followed by a work visa. Employers often assist with sponsorship and relocation, but candidates should confirm accommodation, tax, healthcare, and contract terms before moving. Learning basic Filipino phrases and respecting local customs helps newcomers settle comfortably.
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