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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A fairer strategy than the green tax
23 Mar, 2021
A green tax on long-haul flights favours rich tourists and, NZ needs a fairer strategy writes Professor Michael Lueck.
Campervan in forest
Freedom camping needs new regulations
24 Feb, 2021
Massive growth in freedom camping has inevitably led to resentment in local communities, writes Professor Michael Lüeck and Sabrina Seeler.
Professor Peter Kim
Hospitality professor heads top journal
19 Feb, 2021
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 AUT Professors
New Professors and Associate Professors
30 Nov, 2020
Nine academics have been appointed to the position of Professor, effective from 1 January 2021. 19 academics have been appointed as Associate Professors.
Ted Bryant and Derek McCormack
Honorary fellowship for culinary hero
10 Nov, 2020
Ted Bryant, a long-time hospitality industry stalwart, has been awarded the title of Reeves Honorary Fellow of AUT.
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Jason Kim
Maggie Ma
Karen Coleman
Jess Willis
Van-Tin Doan
Jason Kim
Great graduatesJason KimChef/Co-owner, GochuDiploma in Culinary ArtsHe enjoys sharing his love of food with his customers, says AUT culinary arts alumnus Jason Kim who is now a co-owner and chef at much-loved restaurant Gochu.He enjoys sharing his love of food with his customers, says AUT culinary arts alumnus Jason Kim who is now a co-owner and chef at Gochu, a much-loved Korean restaurant in Auckland’s Commercial Bay that is famous for its innovative Korean-inspired Kiwi cuisine. Before opening Gochu in June 2020, Jason honed his culinary skills in a number of Auckland’s best restaurants, including as a head chef at Sidart and as a sous chef at Cassia.
Maggie Ma
Great graduatesMaggie MaBachelor of International Hospitality ManagementPlanning and producing an event at the Auckland Art Gallery was very inspiring, says Maggie Ma who came to AUT from China to study hospitality management.Planning and producing an event at the Auckland Art Gallery was inspiring, says Maggie Ma who came to AUT from China to study hospitality management. Transitioning from university to the workplace can be daunting, and Maggie appreciates the support she received to help her with that. She is now planning to work in the hospitality industry in Hangzhou, China, and become a hotel event planner.
Karen Coleman
Great graduatesKaren ColemanGraduate Diploma in Secondary Teaching
Bachelor of Arts
Diploma in Culinary ArtsWith a dream to teach culinary arts, Karen Coleman hopes to one day inspire her students as much as her AUT Bachelor of Arts lecturers inspired her.With a dream to teach culinary arts, Karen Coleman hopes to one day inspire her students as much as her lecturers inspired her. After completing a Diploma in Culinary Arts in 2009, Karen successfully worked as a chef for several year, but felt she wanted to do more; she wanted to share her passion for food with others by becoming a culinary arts teacher.
Jess Willis
Great graduatesJess WillisFreelance Marketing Manager, LondonBachelor of ArtsThe international opportunities were the highlights of her time at AUT, says Bachelor of Arts in Event Management alumna Jess Willis who now lives in London.The international opportunities were the highlights of her time at AUT, says Bachelor of Arts in Event Management alumna Jess Willis who now lives and works in London. She has always been passionate about events, says Jess Willis who combined studying event management with minors in marketing and public relations.
Van-Tin Doan
Great graduatesVan-Tin DoanDoctor of PhilosophyFor his PhD in hospitality, AUT doctoral student Van-Tin Doan is investigating the job performance of employees with disabilities in the food service industry.For his PhD in hospitality, AUT doctoral student Van-Tin Doan is investigating the job performance of employees with disabilities in the food service industry.
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