Dreamscape Hospitality Adds DFW-Based Exec to Leadership Team

Austin Bucholtz has been appointed as vice president of operational strategy & transitions.Most recently, he was director of transitions at Plano-based Aimbridge Hospitality.

New York City-based Dreamscape Hospitality has appointed DFW-based Austin Bucholtz as vice president of operational strategy & transitions.

In this role, he will lead the coordination of all transition functions for properties joining the Dreamscape portfolio to ensure seamless integrations and operational excellence.

“We are honored to have Austin Bucholtz on the Dreamscape Hospitality team,” said Adam Patenaude, president of Dreamscape Hospitality. “His wealth of knowledge and proven leadership skills will be instrumental as we continue to expand the Dreamscape portfolio.”

Bucholtz joins Dreamscape with extensive experience in the hospitality industry, the company said. He will leverage his proven track record of success in hotel management transitions to support the vice president of operations by maintaining strict brand compliance and implementing the latest brand updates, Dreamscape said.

Most recently, he was director of transitions at Plano-based Aimbridge Hospitality. He led a cross-functional team through over 350 hotel management transitions across various operational verticals, including large-scale transitions involving more than 50 hotels at one time. While at Aimbridge, Bucholtz held several roles within the organization including task force general manager and director of operations.

“I am thrilled to join the Dreamscape Hospitality team and contribute to our mission of operational excellence and providing a best-in-class experience for our guests and stakeholders.” Bucholtz said in a statement.

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