Hospitality, tourism and events news

New Professors and Associate Professors announced

AUT has announced the promotion to Professor of seven senior academics. A further 16 academics have been appointed as Associate Professors.

Arts student plans dream event

Final-year student Hannah Bradley was given a rare opportunity to host her own event as part of her workplace experience with Auckland Artweek.

Minister launches sustainable blueprint

The Minister for Climate Change, the Hon James Shaw officially launched AUT’s Sustainability Roadmap on Friday 19 October.

THE rankings place AUT in NZ top three

AUT has significantly improved in global university rankings published today by the Times Higher Education.

AUT 2019 domestic and international fees

Tuition fees for new domestic students, and for domestic and international students currently enrolled in a programme will increase in 2019.

Making connections at the career fair

Employers at the recent AUT Hospitality, Tourism, Events and Culinary Arts Career Fair showed a strong interest in AUT students.

AUT students embrace the world

18 students studying tourism, hospitality, event management and culinary arts at AUT recently travelled to Hong Kong on a cultural exchange programme.

Partnership supports Merge Café

Merging communities is at the heart of the partnership between AUT and Lifewise, which present a high-end dinner to raise money to end homelessness.

Internships at Walt Disney World Resort

AUT culinary arts student Ben Kwek is currently on the other side of the world, experiencing the magic of working for Walt Disney World Resort.

Taking New Zealand cuisine to the world

As President of the NZ contingent for the prestigious Bocuse d'Or culinary competition, John Kelleher is gearing up to bring local flavours to the table.