Hospitality, tourism and events

AUT’s hospitality, tourism and event management programmes are globally recognised, and the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) places us in the top 75 in the world.

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.

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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

News
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The Tastes of Home cookbook
QS stars 2019
New Professors announced in 2019
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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.
Photo of the crater at Whakaari/White Island
Why were tourists allowed on Whakaari?
11 Dec, 2019
Research shows the majority of thrill-seekers are looking for risk, but in a controlled way, writes Professor Michael Lueck.
The Tastes of Home cookbook
Cookbook sales fund refugee scholarship
26 Nov, 2019
AUT students from refugee backgrounds can now apply for a scholarship fund created from the sales of the Tastes of Home cookbook.
QS stars 2019
AUT gets 5 QS stars in all categories
13 Nov, 2019
AUT has received the maximum five stars for the first time in every category according to the global education analysts QS in their recent results.
New Professors announced in 2019
New Professors and Associate Professors
07 Nov, 2019
AUT has announced the promotion of 12 leading academics to the position of Professor. A further 15 academics have been appointed as Associate Professors.
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Kuini Apineru
Van-Tin Doan
Carmen Huynh
Kiriana Koni
Kuini Apineru
Great graduatesKuini ApineruBusiness Development Executive, Go With Tourism; Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development (ATEED)Bachelor of International Tourism ManagementDeciding to study tourism management was easy, says Kuini Apineru who completed a Bachelor of International Tourism Management at AUT and graduated in 2013.Deciding to study tourism management was easy, says Kuini Apineru who completed a Bachelor of International Tourism Management at AUT. Completing a tourism degree at AUT prepared her well for her career now, says Kuini who graduated in 2013 and received the award for the top Pacific student. She was impressed by AUT’s modern approach to university education.
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.
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.
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.
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