Nelson Paule Canlas

Nelson Paule Canlas has extensive experience in the hospitality industry, currently serving as a Banquets Service Executive and Group Service Lead Manager at Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts since January 2016, where operational standards are maximized in a luxury setting. As Chief Operations Officer at NICGE since May 2015, Nelson leads startup operations, staff administration, and consulting services in various sectors, including hospitality and luxury travel. Prior experience includes a managerial role at Norwegian Cruise Lines, where a comprehensive understanding of hospitality operations and customer support was developed over a 13-year tenure. Nelson holds a Management Certificate in Business Administration and Management from the NCL Management Training Program and a degree in Marine Engineering from the Technological Institute of the Philippines.