Hospitality, tourism and events

AUT’s hospitality, tourism and event management programmes are globally recognised. University rankings organisation QS has ranked our programmes in the top 34 in the world, and the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) places us in the top 75 globally.

Workplace experience is at the heart of our degrees, and our strong links with industry mean you can choose from lots of great host organisations for your 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.

Study online and enhance your skills with our industry relevant professional development courses taught by expert academics.

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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.

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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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Hospitality student Sally Claire Nutt smiling in the foreground, with four of her fellow students preparing food behind.
Student chefs cook for the homeless
24 Jun, 2020
Hospitality students working in AUT’s commercial kitchen are preparing high-quality food for the homeless.
Professor Simnon in a blue checkered shirt.
A ‘new normal’ for Pacific tourism
08 Jun, 2020
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.
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The survival challenge for NZ tourism
04 May, 2020
Now is the time for tourism operators to win back the hearts of domestic tourists.
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CAUTHE conference comes to AUT
10 Feb, 2020
Hundreds of international experts in tourism, hospitality and events are meeting in Auckland.
A Boeing 737 MAX in the air, seen from the front.
What's behind the B737 MAX groundings?
14 Jan, 2020
Professor Michael Lueck looks at what's behind Boeing’s production halt of the beleaguered B737-MAX.
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Hannah Julian
Great graduatesHannah JulianEvent Production and Marketing Assistant, Oxygen Eventworks, New York CityBachelor of ArtsShe will never forget her first day at AUT and feeling inspired by stories of other students landing amazing global, career-making jobs, says Hannah Julian.She will never forget her first day at AUT and feeling inspired by stories of other students landing amazing international career-making jobs, says Hannah Julian who completed a Bachelor of Arts in Event Management. After graduating from AUT at the end of 2019, Hannah is now interning for Oxygen Eventworks in New York City.
Carmen Huynh
Great graduatesCarmen HuynhCruise Travel Consultant, Go HolidaysBachelor of International Tourism ManagementShe has always dreamt of a career that involves travel, says Bachelor of International Tourism Management alumna Carmen Huynh who now works for Go Holidays.She has always dreamt of a career that involves travel, says Bachelor of International Tourism Management alumna Carmen Huynh who now works for Go Holidays. The workplace experience in her final year was a highpoint for Carmen, who completed her workplace experience at travel agency Helloworld, creating destination fact sheets for the marketing team.
Kuini Apineru
Great graduatesKuini ApineruTourism & Regional Affairs Executive, Air New ZealandBachelor of International Tourism ManagementDeciding to study tourism was easy, says Kuini Apineru who completed a Bachelor of International Tourism Management at AUT and now works at Air New Zealand.Deciding to study tourism was easy, says Kuini Apineru who completed a Bachelor of International Tourism Management at AUT. She encourages others to do the same and make the most of the opportunities the tourism industry offers. Now working at Air New Zealand, Kuini enjoys the variety her role offers.
Kiriana Koni
Great graduatesKiriana KoniDestination Development Coordinator, Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development (ATEED)Bachelor of International Tourism ManagementShe appreciated the support from AUT academic staff to help her achieve her career dream, says Bachelor of International Tourism Management alumna Kiriana Koni.She appreciated the support from AUT academic staff to help her achieve her career dream, says Bachelor of International Tourism Management alumna Kiriana Koni. Being able to attend the World Indigenous Tourism Summit was the highlight for her, says Kiriana who is grateful to AUT hospitality and tourism staff for helping her achieve this goal.
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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