Holiday Inn in Saudi Arabia is giving guests more ways to play, connect and level up every moment together

Holiday Inn, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts' Essentials Collection, is inviting guests to Level Up Your Stay through a new partnership with EStars, a global educational esports provider, with the launch of Holiday Inn x Elite Gaming Pods across four hotels in Saudi Arabia.

Key Announcement
- Partnership: Holiday Inn (IHG’s Essentials Collection) has teamed up with EStars, a global educational esports provider.
- Launch: Introduced during the Esports World Cup 2026 in Saudi Arabia.
- Scope: Four Holiday Inn hotels now feature Elite Gaming Pods until December 2026.

Participating Hotels
- Holiday Inn Riyadh Business District
- Holiday Inn Riyadh Al Malaz
- Holiday Inn Jeddah Corniche
- Holiday Inn & Suites Al Khobar

Features of Elite Gaming Pods
- Two pods per hotel.
- High-performance setups: MSI gaming PCs, next-gen consoles, curved monitors, premium accessories, ergonomic seating.
- Complimentary access to popular esports titles like Fortnite, Rocket League, Overwatch.
- Open social spaces for families, friends, colleagues.
- Future activations: tournaments, influencer events, branded guest experiences.

Strategic Impact
- Hospitality meets gaming: A fresh way for guests to connect, socialize, and “Level Up Your Stay.”
- Vision 2030 alignment: Supports Saudi Arabia’s push into esports and entertainment.
- Rewards: Competitions with prizes including hotel stays, dining vouchers, and IHG One Rewards points.

Voices
- Maher Abou Nasr (IHG KSA): Emphasized Holiday Inn’s role in fostering community and evolving guest experiences.
- Mags Byrne (EStars CEO): Highlighted the pods as more than gaming spaces—designed for connection, education, and esports growth.

This initiative positions Holiday Inn as one of the first global hotel brands to embed esports into the guest experience, turning hotels into social hubs for play and connection.