What is Immersa Global?
Immersa Global is an upscale inbound tour operator and destination management company that specializes in exclusive food, wine, art, and faith-based travel programs as well as small meetings and events in Portugal. Our tailor-made travel programs and professional events are produced with the direct support of highly accomplished local experts who are inaccessible to most. As an American-owned company founded on over 15 years of experience in the luxury market in South Florida, Immersa Global is uniquely qualified to handle the most discerning North American clients’ needs for business and leisure travel.
Immersa Global is the brainchild of Sheree M. Mitchell, bespoke travel expert, curator, and international travel speaker. Mitchell, who has curated high-end travel since 2002, started the company to offer something more than just "soulless standardized travel packages". Her idea was to help curious and discerning travelers gain one-of-its-kind experiences by connecting them with the absolute best local artists, winemakers, historians, award-winning chefs, and off-the-beaten-track places in each destination. Our approach is so unique, that we’ve garnered the attention of major international travel media such as Forbes, Travel & Leisure, Travel Weekly, and more.
Why Immersa Global?
“At Immersa Global, we don’t just sell travel; we make travel.” With over 15 years’ of experience in high-end bespoke travel, Mitchell is sought after by national and regional tourism boards and hospitality schools around the world for her unique approach to developing tourism products for specific segments. Other members of the team, such as our luxury transportation providers, our award-winning boutique hotel and restaurant partners, and our licensed and certified tour guides and language instructors are all highly regarded professionals within their perspective fields.
However, perhaps the biggest advantage of working with a high-touch boutique company such as Immersa Global is that we are very well-connected with the top decision-makers in our destinations. So, when unforeseen emergencies arise, such as a pandemic, it’s comforting to know that your travel provider has the right local contacts and resources to support you and your clients, in getting home safely or safeguarding your investment.
One of our small group clients addressed this very topic in a letter to her clients in March of 2020:
“I spoke at some length with Sheree Mitchell and learned that she is not only a fabulous ground partner, but also nothing short of a miracle worker. She has negotiated with all of our hotels, restaurants, and destinations to honor our reservations and deposits, and we may re-schedule our tour starting up to one year following Portugal's declaration that the country is once again a safe destination for tourism. I have never heard of that liberal a policy, and I don't think that anyone else could have arranged a better outcome for us, especially since most travel insurance and hotel reservation policies specifically exclude cancellation as a result of an epidemic. I am convinced that her status within the Portuguese travel industry and her reputation internationally is why she was able to be so successful for us.” M.B. from Oregon.
If we can take care of our clients during a global emergency, just imagine what we can do during normal times.
