Loryn Blaikie
International Sales Manager
Experienced in client relationship management, event management (planning and delivery), marketing, communications, business development, stakeholder, and member engagement. A demonstrated history of working in the events services and marketing industry; skilled in account management (acquisition, retention & development), event planning, hospitality management, and marketing (traditional and online). A strong client relationship professional with a Bachelor of International Hospitality Management & Post Graduate Certificate in Marketing.
Dec. 29, 2025
344: How New Zealand Is Redefining Event Menus Through Culture and Sustainability
Recorded live from the 100% Pure New Zealand booth at IMEX America, this episode explores how Aotearoa is redefining event dining through connection, culture, and conscious hospitality. If “korero and kai”—making meaningful connections over shared meals—sounds like the event experience you want, this episode delivers a masterclass in cultural authenticity and responsible sourcing. Discover how New Zealand is weaving Maori traditions with bold sustainability moves, from pest-hunted venison to reusable coffee cups, while ensuring that every guest can find their place—and their favorite flavors—at the table. Tracy sits down with Natalie Fulton of Tourism New Zealand and Loryn Blaikie from the soon-to-open New Zealand International Convention Centre. Together, they unpack how menus are becoming more inclusive, sustainable, and regionally inspired than ever before. Hear how zero-waste practices, innovative allergen management, and even local foraging experiences are transforming what…
Guests: Natalie Fulton , Loryn Blaikie