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 in the top 34 in the world, and the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) places us in the top 75 globally.

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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New AUT Professors
Ted Bryant and Derek McCormack
Tracy Berno holding the book Hiakai and smiling.
ANZAC biscuits
Hospitality student Sally Claire Nutt smiling in the foreground, with four of her fellow students preparing food behind.
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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.
Tracy Berno holding the book Hiakai and smiling.
A special book on modern Māori cuisine
02 Nov, 2020
When Associate Professor Tracy Berno was asked by Chef Monique Fiso to help write Hiakai she was “absolutely blown away” and jumped at the opportunity.
ANZAC biscuits
A study exchange without the travel
27 Oct, 2020
American breakfast foods and ANZAC biscuits - find out how our School of Hospitality created a ‘virtual exchange’ with a university in New Jersey.
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.
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School of Hospitality and Tourism
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Van-Tin Doan
Carmen Huynh
Maggie Ma
Erin Marander-Higgins
Jess Willis
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.
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.
Erin Marander-Higgins
Great graduatesErin Marander-HigginsTourism Marketing AssistantBachelor of International Tourism ManagementLearning about digital marketing was eye-opening for Erin Marander-Higgins who came to AUT to enrol in a Bachelor of International Tourism Management.Learning about digital marketing was eye-opening for Erin Marander-Higgins who came to AUT to study a Bachelor of International Tourism Management. She particularly enjoyed the interesting and creative event planning and marketing assignments, which helped her discover what interested her and what she was good at.
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.
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