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EP021: Daring to Take a Different Approach to Hospitality

By 2025-03-27June 19th, 2026No Comments

In Episode 21 of CHIA Podcast, Chia-Yi Tung sits down with Mathieu Mault, Founder and CEO of Activar Hotels, to explore how innovation, repositioning strategies, and human-centered leadership are reshaping the hospitality industry.

The conversation examines the challenges facing hotel owners and operators in a rapidly evolving market, the importance of adapting business models to changing guest expectations, and the opportunities created by rethinking traditional approaches to hospitality. Mathieu also shares insights on hotel repositioning, operational transformation, and the role of values-driven leadership in building resilient hospitality businesses.

Through conversations with entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders, CHIA Podcast continues to showcase the people and ideas transforming Québec’s commercial real estate, hospitality, and business landscapes.