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Maria Quintero

Associate Director, Dubai
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Overview

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.

My Articles

Qatar - Beyond the World Cup

Following the aftermath of hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Qatar is looking to maintain the level of attention its travel and tourism industry received. With future events planned and a long-term vision, the country is actively working to diversify and strengthen its brand to keep up with its neighboring competitors.
  • October 23, 2023 By Maria Quintero
  • Hotel Operations , Valuations & Market Studies , Travel & Tourism , Convention, Sports, Entertainment , Economic Trends and Cycles , Middle East , Qatar , United Arab Emirates , Saudi Arabia , Doha , Argentina

Jordan’s soaring tourism sector

Jordan has become a popular travel destination in the Middle East. It was ranked the sixth Arab country in the 2022 Travel and Tourism Development Index and listed within the top 10 tourist destinations in 2023 by the US Tour Operator Association. Maria Quintero, HVS’ associate – consulting and valuation, provides insights into Jordan’s success and the factors that make it an appealing choice for travelers worldwide.
  • July 25, 2023 By Maria Quintero
  • Hotel Investments & Ownership , Valuations & Market Studies , Travel & Tourism , Jordan , Middle East

Indisputable Success - The UAE

As UAE recovers from COVID impact and retains its position as a global tourism destination, a performance analysis of the three main emirates for the years 2019 – 2022 is presented by HVS team along with key development trends and opportunities.
  • June 20, 2023 By Maria Quintero , Hala Matar Choufany
  • Hotel Investments & Ownership , Travel & Tourism , Resorts , Middle East , United Arab Emirates , Dubai - United Arab Emirates , Ras Al-Khaimah - Ras al Khaimah - United Arab Emirates , Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

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