Senior Events Manager

Role summary

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The Senior Events Manager is responsible for planning, selling, coordinating and delivering conferences, weddings, corporate functions and other events at Shangri-La. Requirements typically include a degree or diploma in hospitality, business or a related field, several years of hotel events or banquet experience, strong client-service and negotiation skills, and excellent written and spoken English. The candidate is expected to manage event budgets, proposals, contracts, timelines, suppliers and on-site operations while coordinating closely with catering, rooms, finance and operational teams. Leadership, commercial awareness, attention to detail, confidence with VIP clients and the ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, are essential.

About the employer

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a leading luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe and other international markets. The company is recognized for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards and premium guest experiences. Its Philippine properties include destinations such as Shangri-La The Fort in Manila, Shangri-La Mactan in Cebu and Shangri-La Boracay. The group offers accommodation, restaurants, wellness facilities, meetings and events, weddings and leisure experiences. Employees typically work in a service-focused, multicultural environment with structured operating standards and opportunities for professional development. A Senior Events Manager contributes directly to revenue generation, guest satisfaction and the successful delivery of memorable corporate and social events.

Working in Philippines

The Philippines is an archipelago with varied opportunities in tourism, hotels, events, business services and technology. Major hospitality employment centers include Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan and Davao. Filipino culture is generally welcoming, family-oriented and relationship-driven, with English widely used in professional settings. Lifestyle ranges from busy metropolitan living to relaxed beach communities, with affordable local food and transport but higher costs in central Manila and resort areas. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-sponsored work visa or permit, commonly involving a Department of Labor and Employment authorization and an appropriate Bureau of Immigration visa. Employers often assist with documentation, although requirements can change. Candidates should verify current rules, healthcare coverage, accommodation, taxes and relocation support before accepting an offer. The country’s tropical climate, strong hospitality tradition and diverse islands make it attractive for tourism professionals.