Sonesta Named the Official Hotel Partner of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey®

Partnership brings exclusive fan benefits, memorable family experiences, and a special live preview featuring Ringling’s Advance Hype Crew at Sonesta Hotel Chicago O’Hare Airport Rosemont on October 15

NEWTON, MA [July XX, 2026] – Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta) today announced an official partnership with Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey®, naming Sonesta the official hotel partner of “The Greatest Show On Earth,” the iconic live family entertainment experience that has captivated audiences for generations and returned with a reimagined production featuring extraordinary human talent from around the globe.

To celebrate, Sonesta invites circus fans to join its award-winning loyalty program, to unlock instant savings, bonus points, and special perks like early check-in, late check-out, and more. Members also earn loyalty points on tickets purchased via the live events site.

Following successful stops, the tour continues its coast-to-coast domestic journey before looping up to Chicago. The stop marks a major milestone for the partnership and will create memorable experiences for families and fans across the country.

Sonesta Hotel Chicago O’Hare Airport Rosemont will host a special pop-up experience featuring Ringling’s high-energy Hype Crew. Ahead of Ringling’s Chicago engagement this November, guests will enjoy a special preview of The Greatest Show On Earth featuring high-energy performers from the show showcasing a variety of modern circus acts at the Sonesta Hotel Chicago O’Hare Airport Rosemont on October 15^th (rain date 10/16).

Guests and visitors of the hotel can expect an interactive show onsite to further elevate the partnership, including:

• Live Performer Showcases: Featuring world-class disciplines like unicycling, hand balancing, jump rope acrobatics, and singing, alongside a special appearance by Bailey Circuit, Ringling’s lovable robo-pup.
• Photo Opportunities: Guests can enjoy interactive Ringling-themed photo ops designed to create fun, shareable memories for the whole family.
• Ringling Swag Giveaways: Including an exclusive family pack of (4) complimentary tickets, branded sunglasses, slap bracelets, and more!

With hotels conveniently located near every remaining tour stop, Sonesta offers the perfect accommodations for families making memories at the circus this year. Following the tremendous success of the tour’s opening stops, Sonesta and Ringling are thrilled to carry that momentum throughout the tour.

Tickets for The Greatest Show On Earth are on sale now. Fans can purchase tickets, view show schedules and learn more at Ringling.com.

About Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® 

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® presents The Greatest Show On Earth®, a reimagined live entertainment experience that brings together extraordinary performers from around the globe in a celebration of human achievement, imagination and connection. Featuring awe-inspiring athleticism, high-flying aerial acts, comedy, music and immersive audience engagement, today’s Ringling delivers an unforgettable experience for fans of all ages.