María Quintero is an Associate Director at HVS Middle East & Africa, where she leads strategic consulting and development advisory for hospitality assets across the GCC. Her expertise includes feasibility studies, valuations, operator search and selection, and advisory for wellness, luxury and mixed-use developments.
With a background in economics and luxury hotel management, María delivers clear, data-backed insights that support confident decision-making across all phases of development. Her recent engagements span complex redevelopment strategies, asset repositioning and concept evaluation across the Middle East.
Prior to joining HVS, María worked in business consulting in Colombia and held operational roles in high-end hotels across the UAE and Qatar. Her blend of financial acumen and operational insight allows her to guide clients through both the commercial and experiential aspects of hospitality development.
She holds a Master’s in International Business in Hotel and Resort Management from Swiss Hotel Management School, and a Bachelor’s in Economics from Universidad de los Andes in Colombia. María contributes to HVS’s regional strength in tailored, insight-driven advisory for investors, owners and developers.
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HVS is the nation's leading consulting firm that is laser-focused on the hospitality sector. The firm provides expertise through every phase of ownership across a wide range of hospitality assets. We help clients succeed in the complex consulting arena, from feasibility studies to exit strategies and everything in between.