Current research in hospitality, tourism and events
AUT’s School of Hospitality and Tourism promotes academic research that aims to have a social impact for a more hospitable and sustainable future.
Centre for Critical Food Studies
AUT’s Centre for Critical Food Studies works with agencies, organisations and communities to conduct practice-informed research that addresses these critical challenges, providing evidence-based insights to promote systemic change in our contemporary food systems.
Tourism For All NZ Research Group
The Tourism For All NZ Research Group champions accessible and inclusive tourism and hospitality in New Zealand. Our work recognises the citizenship rights of people with disabilities and those living with chronic or terminal illness to tourism as an inclusive leisure activity.
We carry out research to address the question of how the tourism industry, its stakeholders and academic inquiry can drive a more inclusive, responsible and sustainable future. We seek to collaborate with other researchers, stakeholders and community groups to champion accessible tourism in New Zealand, and can help with the design and delivery of accessible tourism modules.
Current projects include:
- A priority research agenda for accessible tourism in New Zealand
- Accessible beach tourism
- Accessible hotel restaurants
- Accessible museums and art galleries
- Tourism and carers
- Disability employment and entrepreneurship
- Terminal illness and travel
- Social tourism
- Disability, tourism and sustainability
UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and other articles this research contributes to:
UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
We're committed to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that emphasise the social, economic and political inclusion of people with disabilities, and the development of accessible and inclusive, safe and resilient destinations:
- Goal 10: reducing inequalities
- Goal 11: building sustainable cities and communities
Other UN articles
- Articles 9 and 30 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities that state the importance of access to transportation and the built environment, as well as the right to participate, enjoy and benefit from tourism
- Article 7 of the United Nations World Tourism Organization Global Code of Ethics for Tourism that reinforces the right to tourism for all people
Explore our research expertise
AUT's academic supervisors are recognised world-class researchers who have the expert knowledge to guide you throughout your studies.
If you’re interested in applying to a PhD or MPhil, email doctoral.and.mphil.admissions@aut.ac.nz first to assess your eligibility for the programme.
Contact us
To find out more about our research, contact Associate Professor Shelagh Mooney, Academic Lead – Hospitable Futures Research Agenda.
Email shelagh.mooney@aut.ac.nz
Read Hospitality Insights
Hospitality Insights is a journal published by the School of Hospitality and Tourism that provides free to access short peer-reviewed summaries of academic research for the hospitality industry and community.
