Holiday Inn in Saudi Arabia Launches Gaming Pods for Guests
IHG's Holiday Inn brand partnered with global educational esports provider EStars to launch Holiday Inn x Elite Gaming Pods across four hotels in Saudi Arabia, available until December 2026. Each hotel has two gaming pods with MSI gaming PCs, next-generation consoles, curved monitors and premium accessories, with complimentary access to titles including Fortnite, Rocket League and Overwatch. Participating hotels will host competitions with prizes including hotel stays, food and beverage vouchers and IHG One Rewards points. The initiative launched during the Esports World Cup 2026.
Impact and considerations
Hotels using esports experiences to attract families and groups reflect growing leisure and social lodging demand in the Middle East, potentially affecting venue choices for corporate meetings and team events.
Key points
- IHG's Holiday Inn partnered with EStars to launch gaming pods across four Saudi hotels, available until December 2026.
- The four hotels are Holiday Inn Riyadh Business District, Riyadh Al Malaz, Jeddah Corniche and Al Khobar Suites.
- Each hotel has two gaming pods with MSI gaming PCs, next-generation consoles and curved monitors.
- Guests get complimentary access to titles including Fortnite, Rocket League and Overwatch.
- Participating hotels will host competitions with prizes including hotel stays, food and beverage vouchers and IHG One Rewards points.
- The initiative launched during the Esports World Cup 2026.
Sources and time
- Primary source
- IHG Hotels & Resorts
- Other sources
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- First source publication
- 9 Sept 2026, 08:00
- Page published
- 11 Sept 2026, 00:09
- Last updated
- 9 Sept 2026, 08:00
- Original links
- IHG Newsroom：Ready, set, stay: Holiday Inn in Saudi Arabia is giving guests more ways to play, connect and level up every moment together (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 9 Sept 2026, 08:00