Quenten Pater is currently completing his bachelor at the Hotel Management School in Maastricht through his final internship at Except. Quenten is passionate about the power of hospitality — not just as an industry, but as a mindset. With a background rooted in service, empathy, and connection, Quenten believes that hospitality has a unique role to play in addressing today’s climate challenges.

To Quenten, true hospitality means creating spaces and experiences that care — for people, communities, and the planet. By combining sustainable thinking with a human-centered approach, Quenten aims to contribute to a future where hospitality is regenerative, inclusive, and deeply impactful.