Awards, Accreditations & Industry Memberships

The Abbey Group is recognised for excellence across destination management, luxury travel, incentives, conferences, and events throughout Ireland and the UK. Our long standing reputation is reinforced by award winning performance, trusted industry accreditations, and strong memberships with leading tourism associations.

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Over 45 years of experience

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Multilingual staff

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Award-winning company

Our Commitment to Excellence

Accreditations & Recognitions

The Abbey Group is proud to hold industry leading accreditations that reflect our dedication to quality, sustainability, and exceptional workplace standards. These recognitions highlight our long standing commitment to responsible business practices, high performing teams, and trusted management across Ireland and the UK.

Deloitte Best Managed Company

A 16-year recognition for our superior management and operations.

Great Place To Work (UK & Ireland)

Acknowledged in the UK and Ireland for our supportive work environment.

Certified Gold 2025

by Sustainable Tourism Network

Celebrating Industry Leadership Across Travel, Events & Conferences

Award-Winning Excellence

Our achievements across the Abbey Group showcase our passion for innovation, service excellence, and destination expertise. From Moloney & Kelly’s global travel awards to Abbey Conferences’ international recognition, these honours reflect the trust placed in us by clients, partners, and industry bodies worldwide.

Leading Destination Management Company

Moloney & Kelly, as a member of The Abbey Group, has been recognised at the World Travel Awards for three years running.

Host Global DMC of the Year

Honoured for our destination management excellence in 2017-2018.

International Association of Professional Congress Organisers

The global "gold standard" for Professional Congress Organisers (PCOs), certifying high-quality, professional, and ethical event management.

Headline Sponsor of the Scottish Thistle Awards

Abbey - The Destination Experts is proud to be the Headline Sponsor of the Scottish Thistle Awards in partnership with Visit Scotland.

These prestigious awards celebrate the business and individuals who set the benchmark for excellende in Scottish tourism.

Strong Partnerships With Leading Tourism & Events Organisations

Industry Memberships

As active members of respected tourism and conference associations, we remain deeply connected to the industries we serve. These memberships ensure we stay aligned with best practices, uphold the highest professional standards, and contribute to the continued growth of the sectors across Ireland, the UK, and internationally.