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, events, business, or a related field, along with several years of hotel or event-management experience. Strong knowledge of event operations, budgeting, contracts, banquet coordination, and customer relationship management is expected. The successful candidate should be commercially minded, highly organized, confident in negotiations, and able to lead teams while maintaining Shangri-La’s service standards. Flexibility, attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple events under pressure are essential.

About the employer

Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company founded in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts, and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other markets. Its Philippine properties are known for high-quality accommodation, restaurants, meeting facilities, leisure experiences, and personalized service. The group operates under several brands, including Shangri-La, Shangri-La Resorts, and Traders Hotels. Employees are generally expected to demonstrate genuine hospitality, professionalism, cultural awareness, and strong attention to guest needs. Shangri-La offers opportunities across hotel operations, food and beverage, events, sales, engineering, finance, and corporate functions. Benefits and working conditions vary by property, but may include service charge, meals, uniforms, medical coverage, training, accommodation support, and career development opportunities.

Working in Philippines

The Philippines is an archipelago with major employment hubs in Metro Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, and Davao. Hospitality opportunities are particularly strong in luxury resorts, hotels, restaurants, events, tourism, and travel services. Filipino culture is warm, family-oriented, sociable, and strongly influenced by local traditions, Spanish history, American culture, and diverse regional identities. Lifestyle varies from busy urban living in Manila to a slower beach-oriented pace in Boracay or Palawan. International applicants generally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate employment visa before working legally; requirements should be confirmed with the Philippine Bureau of Immigration and the employer. Relocating candidates should budget for housing, transport, healthcare, and flights, and clarify accommodation, service charge, insurance, and relocation support in the employment package.