HONG KONG, July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- American Express and ALL Accor, Accor's booking platform and loyalty program, announced a new global partnership rolling out beginning in 2026 across 12 locations, introducing elite status matching and a new Membership Rewards® points transfer option for eligible Card Members.
Launching in phases across Hong Kong, Australia, Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Singapore, the United Kingdom and New Zealand, the partnership is designed to elevate the travel journey, from booking and planning to on-property recognition and rewards, across Accor's portfolio of more than 45 brands worldwide, including Raffles, Fairmont and Sofitel.
"Travel remains an important part of the lifestyle of many of our Card Members in Asia, and we are increasingly seeking experiences that are more personalized, rewarding and connected," said Walter Liu, Head of Asia Region at American Express. "Together with Accor, we're amplifying the value of two trusted global brands by pairing meaningful recognition with greater redemption flexibility to deliver elevated, end-to-end experiences for our Card Members in Hong Kong and beyond."
"At Accor, we are committed to creating richer and more personalized travel experiences through our diverse brand portfolio and global hotel network." said Kent Zhu, CEO of Greater China at Accor. "Our partnership with American Express builds on the strengths of both organizations to offer Hong Kong American Express Card Members greater flexibility and more travel choices. Whether travelling for business, leisure or discovering destinations around the world, members can enjoy a wide range of hospitality, dining and lifestyle experiences across Accor's brands."
Anchored by elite status matching into ALL Accor and complemented by a new Membership Rewards® points transfer option to ALL Accor, the partnership expands the power and value of American Express Membership.
Membership Rewards® Points Transfer
The partnership expands the flexibility and value of American Express Membership Rewards®, giving eligible Card Members a new option to transfer points to the ALL Accor loyalty program. Eligible Card Members in Hong Kong can transfer their Membership Rewards points at a rate of 25 Membership Rewards points to 1 ALL Accor Reward point. The minimum Membership Rewards points required to transfer to ALL Accor Reward Point are 25,000 Membership Rewards points, in multiples of 12,500 Membership Rewards points, in the same transfer.
Transferred points may be redeemed within the ALL Accor program across its vast global hotel network of 45 hotel brands, dining, experiences, and more than 110 partners, in accordance with ALL Accor program terms and conditions.
Elite Status Match for Eligible Card Members
Eligible American Express Card Members will be able to match their American Express status to an equivalent tier within ALL Accor, unlocking enhanced travel benefits and meaningful on-property recognition when staying at participating Accor properties around the world, including:
American Express Platinum® Card Members will be eligible to receive ALL Accor Gold status which includes free Wi-Fi, welcome amenities, late check-out, complimentary room upgrades (subject to availability) and bonus ALL Accor points. Details of the launch date for the Elite Status Match benefit in Hong Kong will be announced at a later date.
ABOUT AMERICAN EXPRESS
American Express (NYSE: AXP) is a global payments and premium lifestyle brand powered by technology. Our colleagues around the world back our customers with differentiated products, services and experiences that enrich lives and build business success.
Founded in 1850 and headquartered in New York, American Express' brand is built on trust, security and service, and a rich history of delivering innovation and Membership value for our customers. With over a hundred million merchant locations across our global network, we seek to provide the world's best customer experience every day to a broad range of consumers, small and medium-sized businesses, and large corporations.
For more information about American Express, visit americanexpress.com/hk, americanexpress.com/en-us/newsroom/, and ir.americanexpress.com.
ABOUT ALL ACCOR
ALL Accor is a booking platform and loyalty programme embodying the Accor promise during and beyond the hotel stay. Through the ALL.com website and app, customers can access an unrivalled choice of stays from more than 45 Accor brands in 110 countries, always at the best price. The ALL Accor loyalty programme gives members access to a wide range of rewards, services and experiences, along with over 100 renowned partners. ALL Accor supports its members daily, enabling them to live their passions with over 7,000 events worldwide each year: local activities, chef masterclasses, major sports tournaments and the most eagerly awaited concerts. ALL Accor is the loyalty program preferred by travellers.
Discover ALL Accor: ALL.com
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American Express and ALL Accor Expand the Power of Membership with New Global Partnership
American Express and ALL Accor Expand the Power of Membership with New Global Partnership
- Total investment across the Eastern Mediterranean Petrochemical Cluster (DAPEK) now exceeds US$3 billion, anchored by the US$2 billion Polypropylene Production Facility and Liquid Bulk Terminal
- New port, energy and logistics investments position DAPEK as one of the Eastern Mediterranean's most comprehensive integrated industrial hubs
- Partnership with Surbana Jurong Group is driving international investor interest in DAPEK, drawing on models such as Rotterdam and Singapore's Jurong Island
ISTANBUL, July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Eastern Mediterranean Petrochemical Cluster (DAPEK), developed by Rönesans Holding in Ceyhan, Adana, has entered a new phase of growth with recent additions including polypropylene production facility, liquid bulk terminal, port investments. DAPEK has attracted increasing interest from international investors with total investment across the cluster now surpassing US$ 3 billion.
DAPEK is recognised as one of the Eastern Mediterranean's most comprehensive industrial, energy and logistics projects. Spanning approximately 1,300 hectares it brings together petrochemical production, port operations, energy infrastructure and logistics services under a single platform. A strategic investment that will contribute to Türkiye's industrial transformation. At the heart of the project is the US$1.8 billion Polypropylene Production Facility and Liquid Bulk Terminal, developed jointly by Rönesans Holding and international partners. Combined with ongoing container port and infrastructure investments, total investment in the cluster has surpassed US$3 billion.
Erman Ilıcak, President Emeritus of Rönesans Holding, stated that DAPEK is far more than an industrial investment:
"With our investment programme, which has now reached US$3 billion, we are creating a next-generation industrial ecosystem, not simply construction facilities. Our goal is to establish Türkiye's most competitive industrial hub by co-locating production and logistics to energy and port infrastructure - everything investors need within a single location. We view DAPEK as a foundational to Türkiye's industrial infrastructure for the next 50 years."
Coordinated by the Ministry of Industry and Technology of the Republic of Türkiye, DAPEK aims to become one of the country's globally competitive industrial centres through its integrated structure.
"The Polypropylene Production Facility will be one of the cornerstone investments of this ecosystem. Alongside the liquid bulk terminal, container port, dry bulk terminal, energy infrastructure, railway connections and shared-use facilities, these investments represent a comprehensive ecosystem that extends well beyond the production facility itself."
Ceyhan's Strategic Importance Continues to Strengthen
Addressing recent geopolitical developments and energy security discussions, Ilıcak highlighted the growing significance of alternative energy and trade corridors:
"As energy and trade routes reshape globally, Ceyhan's strategic importance increases daily. Companies are recalibrating their production, supply chain and investment strategies. Strategically positioned at the crossroads of the European, Middle Eastern and North African markets, DAPEK offers port, energy, logistics and industrial infrastructure within a single integrated ecosystem – an increasingly rare and attractive proposition."
Surbana Jurong Partnership Places DAPEK on the Radar of International Investors
"Companies now evaluate beyond location; they also assess logistics capabilities, energy infrastructure and access to markets."
"Inspired by successful industrial clustering models like Rotterdam and Singapore's Jurong Island, we've partnered with Surbana Jurong Group, one of the world's leading industrial zone developers. Since 2026, we've collaborated on investor development, international marketing, sustainability and long-term growth strategies. This partnership has significantly raised DAPEK's profile among global investors".
DAPEK Preparing for New Investors
As infrastructure works progress and key construction milestones are reached, efforts to attract new investors to DAPEK are gaining momentum.
DAPEK is targeting medium- and high-technology industrial investments in the years ahead, with active discussions already underway with companies across a range of sectors, including petrochemicals, chemicals, energy equipment, composite materials, biofuels and other value-added manufacturing industries.
Offering large-scale development plots and a multimodal logistics infrastructure that seamlessly connects road, rail and sea, DAPEK presents itself as a truly distinctive industrial platform. Its industrial zone framework provides investors with a long-term land-use model that delivers meaningful advantages in terms of both cost and financing.
The overarching vision is to build DAPEK into something greater than a collection of standalone investments - to create, instead, a thriving industrial ecosystem in which production, energy and logistics reinforce and feed into one another.
With road, rail and maritime links converging at a single location, alongside vast development land and best-in-class infrastructure, DAPEK is establishing itself as a strategic platform in support of Türkiye's ambition to become a leading centre for production and trade in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Supporting the Reduction of Türkiye's Petrochemical Import Dependence
At a time when Türkiye remains significantly dependent on imported petrochemical products, the project is well-positioned to bolster domestic industrial output and make a tangible contribution to the country's trade balance.
Ilıcak concluded:
"Once completed, the Polypropylene Production Facility at the heart of DAPEK will have an annual production capacity of 472,500 tonnes and will meet approximately 17 per cent of Türkiye's annual polypropylene demand. This is expected to contribute around US$300 million annually to Türkiye's current account balance while reducing the country's dependence on imported petrochemical products."
Beyond strengthening industrial and logistics infrastructure, ongoing investment at DAPEK is also generating significant local employment. The project currently supports 4,000 jobs on site, 70 per cent of which are held by workers from the surrounding region. As development continues, that number is expected to surpass 4,500 by the end of the year.
Press Contact:
Bensu Celik, bensu.celik@ronesans.com
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Eastern Mediterranean Petrochemical Cluster Developed by Rönesans Attracts Over US$3 Billion in Investment
Eastern Mediterranean Petrochemical Cluster Developed by Rönesans Attracts Over US$3 Billion in Investment
