Hospitality, tourism and events news

Q&A: Food Politics Matters

AUT Professor Tracy Berno, expert in resilient and sustainable food systems, answers questions about the food system, health, the environment and waste.

A need for more: what tourism changed in the Cook Islands

Tourism brings many benefits to the Cook Islands, but the Indigenous people found there were some advantages when tourism stopped.

AUT events degree gets CEF accreditation

Recognition by the Centre for Events & Festivals brings benefits for events management graduates.

An Ocean of Flavours at AUT

Renowned chefs from around the Pacific recently came to AUT to exchange skills and knowledge with top New Zealand chefs – and culinary arts students.

Sweet success for AUT culinary arts student at Grand Final

An AUT culinary arts student has won best dessert at the recent Nestlé Golden Chef’s Hat Award competition.

A culinary trip of a lifetime

A group of AUT students recently returned from an extraordinary experience in Europe.

Is pasta a type of noodle? The surprisingly serious debate over two beloved carbs

At first glance, “noodles versus pasta” might seem like a frivolous variant of the East–West power struggle.

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.