Online
The company was an early Internet pioneer when Jasons Travel Channel™ (
www.jasons.com) was launched in mid 1996. This has since grown to be one of the region's largest and most active travel websites. A New Zealand Tourism Award-winner in 1999, 2000 and 2001 (finalist in 1998, 2005 and 2006). Jasons.com delivered online information to over 4 million users in 2008.
With over 26,000 detailed listings on tourism operators, Jasons.com also provides detailed statistical reporting, secure enquiry/booking functionality and online update options.
A re-launch of www.jasons.com was carried out in early August 2007. See What's New for more information about the enhancements to the website.
Print
A travel publisher since 1967, Jasons Travel Media produces 86 publications aimed at the FIT (free and independent traveller) market segment. Most of these titles have seen significant circulation increases in the last few years.
Australia
Jasons has been an established part of travel publishing in Australia for over 25 years when its first Australian accommodation directory for Queensland & the Northern Territory was launched. In 1999/2000
Jasons Tasmania Accommodation Directory was a well-received addition, as were the three RoutePlanners covering Tropical North Queensland, Central Queensland and Sunshine, Fraser & Coral Coasts. Jasons has built on its reputation as a key resource for the travel trade.
New Zealand
Three core New Zealand accommodation guides have been major parts of their industry sectors for many years:
Jasons Motels Apartments & Motor Lodges Directory,
Jasons Holiday Parks & Campgrounds Directory and
Jasons Business Traveller Directory.
Recognising the opportunities presented by the growing FIT segment, Jasons continues to support a range of regional RoutePlanners. These visitor activity maps provide details on local activities, attractions and points of interest on major tourist routes. Catering to both the domestic and international visitor markets,
Jasons What's On visitor guides for the Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown areas feature upcoming events, cultural details, activities, detailed maps, restaurants and accommodation. The
Encounter Activities Directory provides travellers with New Zealand's best while Taste Traveller was created to introduce visitors to the unique flavours and creations of New Zealand. 2008 saw the introduction of Dining Guides for Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown
South Pacific
Destination-specific visitor activity maps are produced for Niue, Norfolk Island, New Caledonia/Noumea, the Cook Islands, Vanuatu, Fiji Islands, Papua New Guinea and Samoa. In addition, Cook Islands, Vanuatu, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Samoa and Tonga Visitor Guides outline activities, upcoming events and cultural details along with restaurants and accommodation.