Hospitality, tourism and events

Our hospitality, tourism and event management programmes are world ranked and recognised globally. University rankings organisation QS has ranked our programmes as the top hospitality and leisure management programmes in New Zealand. Our Bachelor of International Tourism Management is accredited by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) for higher tourism education, training and research programmes.

Workplace experience the heart of our degrees, and strong links with industry mean you can choose from lots of great organisations for your work placement. You’ll also learn about real-life hospitality right here on campus, in our training restaurants that are open to the public.

A certificate or diploma will give you an introduction to your chosen subject and can prepare you for further study.

A short course will develop your skills and knowledge in an area of personal or professional interest.

Research in hospitality, tourism and events

We believe in high-quality research that has impact, and have world-class researchers and research strengths across hospitality, tourism and events.

More about our research

Our training restaurants are open to the public

Our education facilities are among the best in Australasia. We have two first-class training restaurants: modern dining restaurant Four Seasons, and Piko Café.

Great connections with industry

We’re proud of our strong links with top hotels, travel agencies, restaurants and national and regional tourism organisations – including Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development (ATEED); United Travel, NZChefs Association, Antoine’s, Crowne Plaza and Hilton Hotels.

More about our partners and industry connections

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AUT Vice-Chancellor Derek McCormack and restaurateur Tony Astle standing next to each other with a certificate.
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Semester 2 - teaching online
09 Sep, 2021
Given the uncertainty of alert levels under the Delta variant, AUT has decided that all teaching will remain online for Semester 2.
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AUT climbs up the global rankings
02 Sep, 2021
AUT continues to climb up the global university rankings joining the University of Otago in second place in NZ and the top 250 universities in the world.
Chairs and tables laid out for fine dining in a The Clink restaurant.
Public fine dining in prisons is popular
29 Jul, 2021
Opening prison restaurants in New Zealand has the potential to cut reoffending – while being a great experience for diners.
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A recipe for a successful evening
13 Jul, 2021
16 second-year hospitality students and staff were given the opportunity to prepare and serve a meal for renowned restaurateur, Tony Astle.
AUT Vice-Chancellor Derek McCormack and restaurateur Tony Astle standing next to each other with a certificate.
Renowned restaurateur honoured by AUT
17 Jun, 2021
Veteran chef and restaurateur Tony Astle has received one of AUT’s highest honours, a Seddon Honorary Fellowship.
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Sophie Hayden
Hunter Witters
Jullian Liang
Nicole Camacho
Chantal Denise Pagel
Sophie Hayden
Great graduatesSophie HaydenMaster of International Tourism Management
Graduate Diploma in International Tourism ManagementNew Zealand is famous for its beaches, but how easy is it for Kiwis with a disability to access them? That’s the interesting topic Sophie Hayden is exploring.New Zealand is famous for its beaches, but how easy is it for Kiwis with a disability to access such an important part of New Zealand culture? That’s the interesting topic Sophie Hayden is exploring for her Master of International Tourism Management. Sophie’s master’s degree research is supervised by Professor Alison McIntosh and Dr Brielle Gillovic from AUT’s School of Hospitality and Tourism.
Hunter Witters
Great graduatesHunter WittersCellar Door, Accommodation and Event Manager, Matawhero Winery, GisborneBachelor of ArtsHe has known that he wanted to work in event management since he was 14 years old, says Hunter Witters who completed a Bachelor of Arts in Event Management.He has known that he wanted to work in event management since he was 14 years old, says Hunter Witters who completed a Bachelor of Arts in Event Management. What he liked most about his studies at AUT was the combination of an outstanding degree structure, incredible professors and students being able to gain real-life experience as part of their degree.
Jullian Liang
Great graduatesJullian LiangEvent Production Coordinator/Digital Content Developer, Auckland UnlimitedGraduate Diploma in ArtsHe loves being involved in some of Auckland’s biggest cultural events, says event management alumnus Jullian Liang who now works for Auckland Unlimited.He loves being involved in some of Auckland’s biggest cultural events, says event management alumnus Jullian Liang who came to AUT as an international student from Indonesia and now works for Auckland Unlimited, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s economic and cultural agency. Deciding to come to AUT for his study was an easy decision for Jullian who had been working in the events industry in Indonesia for a decade before he decided to enrol at AUT.
Nicole Camacho
Great graduatesNicole CamachoBachelor of International Hospitality ManagementStudying hospitality was the perfect fit for her, says Nicole Camacho who came to AUT to enrol in a Bachelor of International Hospitality Management.Studying hospitality was the perfect fit for her, says Nicole Camacho who came to AUT to enrol in a Bachelor of International Hospitality Management. In addition to her studies, Nicole has already put her hospitality skills to good use through her role as a food and beverage attendant at Castaways Restaurant & Bar and through her holiday host experience at Air New Zealand. However, her ultimate goal is to work at the managerial level of the tourism industry.
Chantal Denise Pagel
Great graduatesChantal Denise PagelConservation Biologist/Founder, marine-wildlife.orgDoctor of PhilosophyStudying at AUT gave her the chance to learn from the best in her field, says Dr Chantal Denise Pagel who came to AUT as an international student from Germany.Studying at AUT gave her the chance to learn from the best in her field, says Dr Chantal Denise Pagel who came to AUT as an international student from Germany to complete a PhD in marine tourism. For her doctoral research, Chantal explored risk, safety and comfort associated with close interactions with marine life in the South Pacific, and the interrelationship with social media.
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