Hospitality, tourism and events news

Freedom camping needs new regulations

Massive growth in freedom camping has inevitably led to resentment in local communities, writes Professor Michael Lüeck and Sabrina Seeler.

Hospitality professor heads top journal

One of the world’s top journals in the field of hospitality and tourism has a new executive editor – AUT's Professor Peter Kim.

New Professors and Associate Professors

Nine academics have been appointed to the position of Professor, effective from 1 January 2021. 19 academics have been appointed as Associate Professors.

Honorary fellowship for culinary hero

Ted Bryant, a long-time hospitality industry stalwart, has been awarded the title of Reeves Honorary Fellow of AUT.

A special book on modern Maori cuisine

When Associate Professor Tracy Berno was asked by Chef Monique Fiso to help write Hiakai she was “absolutely blown away” and jumped at the opportunity.

A study exchange without the travel

American breakfast foods and ANZAC biscuits - find out how our School of Hospitality created a ‘virtual exchange’ with a university in New Jersey.

Student chefs cook for the homeless

Hospitality students working in AUT’s commercial kitchen are preparing high-quality food for the homeless.

A ‘new normal’ for Pacific Tourism

Amidst the global impact of COVID-19, the time is now for the Pacific Islands to re-think and re-shape tourism, writes Professor Simon Milne.

The survival challenge for NZ tourism

Now is the time for tourism operators to win back the hearts of domestic tourists.

CAUTHE conference comes to Auckland

Hundreds of international experts in tourism, hospitality and events are meeting in Auckland.