The program is powered by Ascenda, who enable premium rewards infrastructure for financial services brands across the globe.
Accor has partnered with Commonwealth Bank of Australia and Bank of New Zealand to provide even greater benefits, privileges and experiences to members of ALL – Accor Live Limitless, the free lifestyle loyalty programme of Accor.
Members of ALL can now transfer their CommBank Awards and BNZ Rewards points into ALL Reward points to redeem for their next holiday or to unlock tickets to some of the most popular concerts, shows and sporting events.
The program is powered by Ascenda, who enable premium rewards infrastructure for financial services brands across the globe.
Accor Pacific Chief Executive Officer, Sarah Derry, said: “This offer creates greater fluidity between bank currencies and ALL Reward points, providing unmatched benefits to members of ALL. This new benefit means that members of ALL, who are also CommBank or Bank for New Zealand customers, can boost their Reward points to allow them to redeem hotel stays and other incredible experiences.”
A Commonwealth Bank of Australia spokesperson said: “We are very pleased to find a partner who shares our passion for delivering everyday rewards and recognition. As the largest credit card rewards program of any bank in Australia, CommBank Awards offers choice and flexibility – with no expiry on points. Earning Awards points with daily credit card purchases is easy, and we’re delighted that our customers can now transfer CommBank Awards points into ALL Reward points to book their next holiday.”
BNZ Executive, Customer Products and Services, Karna Luke, said: “We’ve been talking to our customers about the rewards they want, and they’ve shared that they’re very keen for more ways to spend their rewards, including more travel options. We’ve heard their feedback loud and clear, and we’re delighted to partner with Accor to give our customers new ways to fulfil their travel goals.”
Members can transfer CommBank Awards points at a rate of 5:1 (5 CommBank Awards points = 1 ALL Reward Points and Bank of New Zealand offers a 7:1 rate (700 BNZ Points = 100 ALL Reward Points).
ALL – Accor Live Limitless is the free lifestyle loyalty programme of Accor that goes beyond hotels and offers. It delivers members truly spectacular experiences, privileges and rewards. Points can be earned on accommodation as well as at thousands of restaurants and bars throughout the Accor network, which can be used to redeem hotel stays and other experiences.
Accor was the first hotel operator in the Pacific to reward their customer’s loyalty with exceptional partner benefits, which include the ability to boost Qantas Frequent Flyer points and the opportunity to attend world-class sporting and entertainment experiences at Accor Stadium and Qudos Bank Area in Sydney.
Vicky is the co-founder of TravelDailyNews Media Network where she is the Editor-in Chief. She is also responsible for the daily operation and the financial policy. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Tourism Business Administration from the Technical University of Athens and a Master in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Wales. She has many years of both academic and industrial experience within the travel industry. She has written/edited numerous articles in various tourism magazines.
