María Quintero, Associate

Bio

María is an Associate Director at HVS Dubai working in strategic consulting for hospitality assets across the Middle East. As part of HVS, María has been involved in numerable financial studies including complex feasibility projects, re-development plans, appraisals and strategic advisory for hotels and resorts of all asset types.

Her expertise spans across wellness-oriented havens, luxury prime assets and hospitality-driven mixed-use developments. Maria has provided unparalleled value to investors, owners and lenders accelerating the growth potential of the tourism industry in the region, as well as supporting HVS’ business development.

María has also engaged in operator search and selection assignments and specializes in wellness, luxury and hospitality-driven mixed-use developments throughout the GCC. Prior to joining HVS, María worked in luxury hotel management in UAE and Qatar. She also has experience in business consulting in Colombia.

María is an Associate Member of the International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC) and received the 2024 ISHC Lori Raleigh Award for Emerging Excellence in Hospitality Consulting.