Episode 22: Tuscany National - A Tokenized Golf Resort In Italy

In this episode of the Blockchain Real Estate Podcast, host Michael Flight sits down with Scott Brown, Michael Frost, and Courtney Brown to explore their tokenized real estate project Tuscany National, a luxury golf resort in the heart of Tuscany, Italy. They dive into the unique appeal of tokenization in making high-end real estate accessible to investors worldwide, offering a chance to own a share in an exclusive Gary Player-designed golf course and resort.

As Scott and Mike share, Tuscany National was born out of an incredible legacy, originally developed by the renowned Romiti family with a vision to create a luxurious retreat in scenic Cortona. They touch on the challenges and rewards of bringing a high-end resort to life through innovative funding models. Courtney discusses the appeal of tokenized real estate for blockchain enthusiasts and traditional investors alike, with insights into how they’ve structured the investment to allow global ownership.

Take a deeper look at how blockchain is revolutionizing real estate investment, and why Tuscany National stands out as a unique opportunity for those looking to diversify their portfolios with real, tangible assets.


About Scott Brown:
Scott brings over 25 years of business, finance, and real estate development experience as Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Park Street Development Group. Scott entered the hotel industry in 2005 when he founded ABA Hospitality. Scott has long-standing relationships with all the major hotel brands and many leading private equity firms. He has built, owned, and operated several Hyatt hotels and resorts in the United States, as well as developed and built over 20 hotels. Park Street is building a portfolio of hotel and lifestyle properties in iconic destinations. Before real estate, Scott had a successful 10-year career at Merrill Lynch, overseeing $2B in assets. In 2005, Scott left to follow his passion for real estate and founded the company now called Park Street Development Group (https://www.parkstreetdevelopmentgroup.com/).

About Michael Frost:
Mr. Frost founded Buena Vista Hospitality Group in 1986. Under his leadership, BVHG has grown into one of the leading hospitality and golf management companies worldwide. Mr. Frost and the partners of Buena Vista Hospitality Group have provided development services, as well as pre-opening, marketing and consulting services for over fifty projects, ranging from luxurious convention and meeting destination resorts, urban commercial resorts, hotel condos, beach front resorts, spa & golf resorts to residential golf communities.

About Courtney Brown:
Courtney is recognized as a pioneer and thought leader within the Real Estate FinTech industry. Her career began in traditional real estate in 2008 and she holds broker licenses within several US states. She has experience in transacting with a diverse range of asset classes with institutional clients as well as retail. Her desire for innovation in the market led her to the world of tech startups where she quickly rose to leadership and management. During her time within fintech she was an integral part of the team that successfully sold single family homes on the blockchain utilizing web3 technology, the first of its kind. She is deeply embedded within the web3 ecosystem and is passionate about its adoption and success. 

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