Hospitality, tourism and events news

Hospitality jobseekers urged to use their power

Those looking for work in hospitality and tourism should use the power given to them by a tight job market to vet potential employers carefully.

A taste of AUT for Restaurant Month

From cocktails infused with hyperlocal plants to the strange pairing of chocolate and cheese, AUT’s Winter Series is a must for the food enthusiast.

Build back better: A catalyst for change

COVID-19 devastated international tourism in 2020, and the pandemic’s impacts are still being acutely felt in 2022.

Voices from hospitality's front line

New AUT research looks at workplace practices in the hospitality industry and gives recommendations to improve working conditions.

A bakery programme with heart

Nine former refugees have been learning the art of bread making thanks to a new social enterprise, The Bread Collective.

AUT graduates showcase NZ cuisine

The world's countries have gathered in Dubai to display what they have to offer. In the middle of the excitement are AUT culinary arts graduates.

New Professors and Associate Professors 3

Eight AUT academics have been promoted to the position of Professor, and a further 22 have been appointed as Associate Professors.

AUT climbs up the global rankings

AUT continues to climb up the global university rankings joining the University of Otago in second place in NZ and the top 250 universities in the world.

Public fine dining in prisons is popular

Opening prison restaurants in New Zealand has the potential to cut reoffending – while being a great experience for diners.

A recipe for a successful evening

16 second-year hospitality students and staff were given the opportunity to prepare and serve a meal for renowned restaurateur, Tony Astle.