Hospitality, tourism and events

As a hospitality and tourism student at AUT, you study at one of the top hospitality schools in the world and develop skills that lead you to rewarding careers.

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.

Academic departments

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

News
The Tastes of Home cookbook
Student Seine Johnston
AUTSA's Foodie Godmother pantry
AUT's new Professors
Staff and students involved with the Haru no Kawa art exhibition
The Tastes of Home cookbook
New Cookbook to fund scholarship
14 Nov, 2018
A new cookbook featuring family recipes and stories of AUT staff and students from migrant and refugee backgrounds launched this week.
Student Seine Johnston
Tourism student to experience Fiji
09 Nov, 2018
Tourism student Seine Johnston has won a trip to Fiji to make a difference with tourism initiative Spring Break Uprising.
AUTSA's Foodie Godmother pantry
Can you help the Foodie Godmother?
02 Nov, 2018
AUTSA’s Foodie Godmother needs donations of food and personal hygiene products for students in need. Can you help?
AUT's new Professors
New Professors and Associate Professors
01 Nov, 2018
AUT has announced the promotion to Professor of seven senior academics. A further 16 academics have been appointed as Associate Professors.
Staff and students involved with the Haru no Kawa art exhibition
Arts student plans dream event
30 Oct, 2018
Final-year student Hannah Bradley was given a rare opportunity to host her own event as part of her workplace experience with Auckland Artweek.
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Sarah Waapu
Ashley Squire
Hilary Wroe
Sarath Munasinghe
Kevin Osmena
Sarah Waapu
Great graduatesSarah WaapuReservations Manager, Pullman AucklandBachelor of International Hospitality ManagementShe is excited about the opportunities the hospitality industry offers, says Sarah Waapu who completed a Bachelor of International Hospitality Management.She is excited about the opportunities the hospitality industry offers, says Sarah Waapu who completed a Bachelor of International Hospitality Management in Tourism. After graduating at the end of 2014, Sarah now works as a reservation manager at luxury hotel Pullman Auckland. She loves the variety of her role, Sarah says.
Ashley Squire
Great graduatesAshley SquireEvents Coordinator, Hilton AucklandBachelor of International Hospitality ManagementThe focus on creating career-ready graduates is what sets AUT apart, says Ashley Squire who completed a Bachelor of International Hospitality Management.The focus on creating career-ready graduates is what sets AUT apart, says Ashley Squire who completed a Bachelor of International Hospitality Management in Event Management and Marketing. She has always been interested in hospitality and events. After graduating in 2017, Ashley is now an events coordinator at the Hilton Auckland.
Hilary Wroe
Great graduatesHilary WroePastry Chef, Attica, MelbourneDiploma in Pâtisserie
Certificate in Practical PâtisserieFrom the Hawke’s Bay to working at world-class restaurants in New York and Australia – culinary arts alumna Hilary Wroe has certainly found adventure.From the Hawke’s Bay to working at world-class restaurants in New York and Australia – culinary arts alumna Hilary Wroe has certainly found adventure. She has now been working at Attica in Melbourne for over five months, and plans to stay in Melbourne for a few more years before continuing her chef journey in London.
Sarath Munasinghe
Great graduatesSarath MunasingheDoctor of PhilosophyDeciding to study at AUT was easy, says Sarath Munasinghe who came to AUT as an international student from Sri Lanka to complete a PhD in hospitality.Deciding to study at AUT was easy, says Sarath Munasinghe who came to AUT as an international student from Sri Lanka to complete a PhD in hospitality. For his doctoral research, Sarath is focusing on the touristic experience of hospitality. Expecting to finish his PhD at the end of 2018, Sarath has already had a number of opportunities to present his work.
Kevin Osmena
Great graduatesKevin OsmenaSocial Media Consultant, QantasBachelor of International Tourism ManagementHe loves using his skills to make a difference to his customers, says Bachelor of International Tourism Management alumnus Kevin Osmena who now works at Qantas.He loves using his skills to make a difference to his customers, says Bachelor of International Tourism Management alumnus Kevin Osmena who now works as a social media consultant for Qantas. He chose to study the Bachelor of International Tourism Management to get an in-depth understanding of the rapidly growing tourism industry, Kevin says.
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AUT students explore Hong Kong

Some of our students recently travelled to Hong Kong on a study tour. Read about their experiences on our blog.

AUT study tour blog

Contact details

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Phone 0800 AUT UNI (0800 288 864)

School of Hospitality and Tourism
WH Building, City Campus
55 Wellesley Street East
Auckland City
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