EStars Partners with Holiday Inn to Launch Elite Gaming Pods in
Saudi Arabia.From check-in to game on, the new Holiday Inn Elite Gaming Pods introduce a fresh, family-friendly way for guests to game, relax and spend quality time across four hotels in the Kingdom.
EStars is proud to partner with
Holiday Inn, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts' Essentials Collection, to launch Holiday Inn Elite Gaming Pods across four hotels in Saudi Arabia, inviting guests to
Level Up Your Stay through a new gaming and social experience.
Built around Holiday Inn's belief that travel is better together, the partnership gives guests a new way to gather, connect and make every moment count during their stay. Launching during the
Esports World Cup 2026, the initiative reflects the rapid growth of gaming and esports across Saudi Arabia while creating a new social experience for families, friends and colleagues.
The Holiday Inn Elite Gaming Pods are launching across:
(1) Holiday Inn Riyadh Business District
(2) Holiday Inn Riyadh Al Malaz
(3) Holiday Inn Jeddah Corniche
() Holiday Inn & Suites Al Khobar
A New Gaming Experience for Holiday Inn GuestsEach participating hotel features
two Holiday Inn Elite Gaming Pods, creating dedicated spaces where guests can play, connect and unwind. The pods feature:
--> High-performance gaming set-ups including
MSI gaming PCs, next-generation consoles, curved monitors, premium accessories and ergonomic seating.
--> Complimentary access to popular esports titles including
Fortnite, Rocket League and OverwatchOpen and welcoming social spaces designed for guests travelling with family, friends, colleagues or loved ones.
--> Future activations including
gaming tournaments, community events, influencer activity and branded guest experiences.
The Elite Gaming Pods provide guests with a dedicated, family-friendly space to enjoy their favourite games, spend quality time together and unwind between meetings, meals or other moments throughout their stay.
Equipped with premium gaming technology and complimentary access to a range of popular esports titles, the pods are designed to enhance the overall guest experience while making Holiday Inn an even more engaging place to stay.
Gaming, Competitions and Rewards
Participating hotels will also introduce competition moments linked to the gaming experience, with prizes including
hotel stays, food and beverage vouchers and IHG One Rewards points, giving guests even more reasons to play, take part and make the most of their time at Holiday Inn.
Developed through the partnership between
EStars and Holiday Inn, the Elite Gaming Pods mark the beginning of a wider collaboration that will unlock gaming tournaments, community events, influencer activations and branded guest experiences across participating hotels.
Together, these initiatives are designed to turn play into shared moments while bringing Holiday Inn's warm, welcoming spirit and open social spaces to life in a fresh new way.
Maher Abou Nasr, Managing Director, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: “Holiday Inn has always been a brand that brings people together, and today we're evolving that experience to reflect how guests connect, socialise and spend their leisure time. From our Open Lobby concept to new experiences like the Holiday Inn Elite Gaming Pods, we're creating dynamic social spaces that encourage connection, shared experiences and a sense of community. Through our partnership with EStars, guests can enjoy a new way to play, unwind and engage during their stay, while IHG One Rewards helps make those experiences even more rewarding. We're proud to introduce an initiative that aligns with the interests of today's travellers and supports Saudi Arabia's ambitious Vision 2030 goals.”
Connecting Hospitality with Saudi Arabia's Growing Gaming Community
Alongside the guest experience, the partnership will draw on
EStars' expertise and network across schools, gaming communities and the wider esports sector to support future activations and deepen engagement with gaming audiences across the Kingdom.
The collaboration creates opportunities to expand beyond the gaming pods through future tournaments, educational programmes, community initiatives and other esports experiences.
Mags Byrne, Founder and CEO of EStars, said: “We're proud to partner with Holiday Inn on an initiative that brings together hospitality and gaming in an exciting new way. The Elite Gaming Pods are more than just gaming spaces; they're designed to foster connection, community and engagement, while creating opportunities for future tournaments, educational programmes and esports initiatives.”
Guests are invited to
grab their player two, check in and Level Up Your Stay at the different locations. Through
IHG One Rewards, members can make the most of every stay by earning points, accessing exclusive benefits and redeeming rewards across IHG Hotels & Resorts' global portfolio. As part of the
Level Up Your Stay experience, members will also have the opportunity to win IHG One Rewards points through selected gaming competitions at participating Holiday Inn hotels in Saudi Arabia.
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