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Travelbag's Maria Cunningham moves to Specialist Holidays Group to lead its sales operations

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Dea Jusufi
30 July 2026

Specialist Holidays Group (SHG), the parent company of Sovereign Luxury Travel, Citalia and American Holidays, has appointed Maria Cunningham as Head of Sales as it strengthens its reservations operation and increases its agent support. 

Maria Cunningham
SHG

Cunningham will lead the group's contact centre sales operations across Horsham, Belfast and Dublin

Cunningham will lead the group's contact centre sales operations across Horsham, Belfast and Dublin, including responsibility for the newly created dedicated trade reservations team.

Bringing more than 20 years' experience in the travel sector, Cunningham joins from Travelbag, where she most recently held the role of Divisional Sales Manager, leading a team of 38 across retail stores and contact centre operations. 

Her background in leisure travel sales, customer service and operational delivery will support SHG's continued focus on strengthening its reservation teams and enhancing support for both customers and trade partners.