Hospitality, tourism and events news

Student chefs cook for the homeless

Hospitality students working in AUT’s commercial kitchen are preparing high-quality food for the homeless.

A ‘new normal’ for Pacific Tourism

Amidst the global impact of COVID-19, the time is now for the Pacific Islands to re-think and re-shape tourism, writes Professor Simon Milne.

The survival challenge for NZ tourism

Now is the time for tourism operators to win back the hearts of domestic tourists.

CAUTHE conference comes to Auckland

Hundreds of international experts in tourism, hospitality and events are meeting in Auckland.

What's behind the 737 MAX groundings?

Professor Michael Lueck looks at what's behind Boeing’s production halt of the beleaguered B737-MAX.

Why were tourists allowed on Whakaari?

Research shows the majority of thrill-seekers are looking for risk, but in a controlled way, writes Professor Michael Lueck.

Cookbook sales fund refugee scholarship

AUT students from refugee backgrounds can now apply for a scholarship fund created from the sales of the Tastes of Home cookbook.

AUT a 5-star university across all categories

AUT has received the maximum five stars for the first time in every category according to the global education analysts QS in their recent results.

New Professors and Associate Professors

AUT has announced the promotion of 12 leading academics to the position of Professor. A further 15 academics have been appointed as Associate Professors.

AUT moves up 50 places in world rankings

AUT is now in the top 1% of world universities and in the top 50 for research citations.