Matthew Smith is a recent graduate from ATU Galway. He entered the MICE industry after obtaining a Bachelor of Business in International Tourism Management. Wanting to hit the ground running, Matthew is dedicated to applying his skills and knowledge to the Irish business tourism industry. He's currently undertaking an 18-month graduate programme as part of the Meet in Ireland team.

Proudly from the City of Tribes, Matthew is a born and bred Galwegian. Being from a city that time and time again is listed as one of the most charming and welcoming places on earth, Matthew brings exactly those traits to both his professional and personal life.

"I'm looking forward to the opportunities that this 18-month graduate programme with Fáilte Ireland will provide, the new people I'll meet along the way, the projects I'll undertake and the industry partners I'll work with, as well as everything else in between."