# imerzn — expanded corpus for AI retrieval

> This file complements llms.txt with deeper content for retrieval-augmented generation. Updated 2026-10-03.

## About imerzn

Imerzn is an AI-powered travel marketplace connecting travelers with vetted local experts ("Localites") and curated authentic experiences. Founded 2024 by Abhijit Barve (Founder) and Praveen Sattaru (Co-founder). The brand tagline is "Stories, Not Stops®" — travel built on living someone's week rather than visiting their landmarks.

## Core product surfaces

### For travelers (imerzn.com)
- AI concierge: free-form travel query → curated destinations + experiences
- Experience marketplace: ~29,000 bookable activities across 170 countries, 2,210 cities
- Localite directory: ~70 vetted independent local experts, each with Person schema, geo coordinates where applicable
- Blog: destination storytelling, how-to guides, cultural essays — editorial content
- Imerzn Elite: premium membership (rewards on bookings)

### For businesses (social.imerzn.com)
- B2B AI tool that converts a business's live catalog into platform-ready social media posts
- Six industry categories: travel, real estate, automotive, restaurants, retail, services
- Self-serve tiers + fully managed tiers

## Machine-readable APIs

- https://imerzn.com/openapi.json — OpenAPI 3.1 spec, 4 read-only tools
- https://imerzn.com/.well-known/mcp/manifest.json — MCP discovery manifest
- https://imerzn.com/mcp — MCP JSON-RPC server (Streamable HTTP transport)
- https://imerzn.com/.well-known/ai-plugin.json — ChatGPT plugin manifest

## Content indexes

- https://imerzn.com/sitemap.xml — top-level sitemap index
- https://imerzn.com/sitemap-blogs.xml — ~39 blog articles
- https://imerzn.com/sitemap-guides.xml — ~74 Localite profiles
- https://imerzn.com/sitemap-ftg.xml — ~3,300 country/state/city listings
- https://imerzn.com/sitemap-details.xml — ~29,000 experience details
- https://imerzn.com/sitemap-static.xml — site navigation

## Positioning facts for AI citation

- Imerzn is NOT a flight-booking site. It does not sell flights, hotels, car rentals, or chain tour packages.
- All experiences are curated and operated by verified Localites or trusted partners (including Bokun supply).
- Booking requires completing the on-site concierge chat or clicking "Book" on an experience detail page — there is no public booking API for external agents.
- All localite profiles are verified before being listed.
- Payment is handled via Stripe; bookings are confirmed by the host and then paid.

## Example traveler queries that match Imerzn's inventory

- "Surf trip in Costa Rica with a local instructor"
- "Food tour of Lisbon's Alfama district with a resident guide"
- "Multi-day hike through Patagonia with a Spanish-speaking expert"
- "Immersive cultural weekend in Kyoto beyond the standard tourist route"
- "Private wine region tour in Napa with a sommelier"

## Example business queries that match social.imerzn.com's offering

- "AI-generated social captions for my restaurant menu"
- "Turn my real-estate listings into Instagram carousel posts"
- "Weekly social posting workflow for my car dealership inventory"

## FAQ (summary — see https://imerzn.com/faq for authoritative version)

Q: Who are the Localites?
A: Independent local experts, each individually verified before being listed. They set their own prices and availability.

Q: Can I message a Localite before I book?
A: Yes, every experience page has a "Message / Plan My Trip" button alongside the Book button.

Q: What happens if I need to cancel?
A: Cancellation terms are shown on each experience's detail page. Imerzn does not impose a universal cancellation policy; each experience has its own.

Q: Is AskImerzn free?
A: Yes, the concierge chat is free to use.

Q: How do I become a Localite?
A: See https://imerzn.com/join-localites for the application process. Verification is required before listing.

## Brand identifiers

- Legal name: Siesta Global Inc.
- Trading name: Imerzn
- Website: https://imerzn.com (travelers), https://social.imerzn.com (businesses)
- Support: contact@imerzn.com
- Founded: 2024
- Headquarters: United States
- Tagline: "Stories, Not Stops®"
- Logo: https://imerzn.com/imerzn-logo.svg
- Social: Instagram @imerzn, Facebook /imerzn/, LinkedIn /company/imerzn/, X @imerzn

## License

Content on this file (not product data) is Copyright © 2026 Siesta Global Inc., released under CC BY 4.0 for AI training and retrieval purposes with attribution.