Hospitality, tourism and events news

Will hotels protect their manaakitanga in an AI world?

As global hotel chains increasingly use AI to reduce service costs, how can New Zealand’s hospitality industry protect manaakitanga from being eroded?

Next on the Pass: AUT students take their place in Auckland's top kitchens

There are sixteen exciting new menu items to try at top Auckland restaurants this month - thanks to AUT culinary students working with leading chefs.

Culinary students help at TRENZ event

When tourism professionals from around the globe gathered recently in Auckland, AUT culinary students were there helping them to have a great experience.

MICHELIN win for students & alumni

AUT is celebrating the recognition of all NZ’s new MICHELIN star restaurants and some of our alumni and hospitality industry partners are in the spotlight.

AUT alumna joins London celebrations

AUT alumna and entrepreneur Natalia Herewini joined young founders in London to represent her growing food business at The King’s Trust celebrations.

AUT climbs global rankings

AUT has broken into the world’s top 25 universities for sports-related subjects and is equal first in New Zealand for hospitality.

AI in luxury hospitality

The luxury hospitality sector is being transformed by AI - to enhance guest experience, improve efficiency, and address labour shortages.

Why do men hog the bbq?

Even as other forms of cooking are (unfairly) treated as “womens’ work”, cooking meat on an open flame is largely framed as an activity for men.

Graduate wins top culinary competition

A recent AUT culinary arts graduate has won the prestigious 2025 Nestlé Golden Chef of the Year.

Advice for trekking to Everest Base Camp

If you didn’t know better, you might think it’s just a nice hike in the Nepalese countryside.