On June 20, 2022, Matt Doherty joined the Visit Derry team as Business Development Officer, with over 15 years’ experience in the travel and tourism sector growing and developing business within local, national, and international hotel brands. 

In his new role with Visit Derry, Matt will be responsible for the development and implementation of Visit Derry’s Business Development activities for the MICE (Meetings, Incentive, Conference, Events) Golf, Screen and Cruise markets. As part of Visit Derry’s overall destination marketing strategy to deliver tourism growth to the city and region, Matt will play a critical role in managing and developing the Ambassador Circle Programme for key Association and Corporate Tourism Businesses in partnership with local organisations and key tourism agencies.

Matt brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in the industry and will be a wonderful addition to the Visit Derry team.