Gain (loss) on sale of business in unconsolidated affiliates and reversal of basis differences.

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Percentage of dividend on equity method investments from unconsolidated affiliates.

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Amount of consideration received or receivable for the disposal of assets and liabilities, including discontinued operation.

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Amount of paid and unpaid common stock dividends declared with the form of settlement in cash, stock and payment-in-kind (PIK).

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The percentage of ownership of common stock or equity participation in the investee accounted for under the equity method of accounting.

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The amount by which the fair value of an investment is less than the amortized cost basis or carrying amount of that investment at the balance sheet date and the decline in fair value is deemed to be other than temporary, before considering whether or not such amount is recognized in earnings or other comprehensive income.

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Amount of distribution received from equity method investee for return of investment, classified as investing activities. Excludes distribution for return on investment, classified as operating activities.

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Investments in and Advances to Unconsolidated Affiliates - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Aug. 30, 2018	Aug. 07, 2018
Schedule Of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates	$ 63,960	$ 100,700	$ 322,631
Other-than-temporary impairment charges	64,000
CityCenter Holdings, LLC [Member]
Schedule Of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Distribution paid/declared	101,000	$ 180,000	625,000
MGP BREIT Venture [Member]
Schedule Of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates	$ 81,000
Percentage ownership interest	50.10%	50.10%
Mandarin Oriental [Member] \| CityCenter Holdings, LLC [Member]
Schedule Of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Consideration received from sale of discontinued operations				$ 214,000
Recognized gain on sale, unconsolidated affiliates and reversal of basis differences			133,000
Mandarin Oriental [Member] \| CityCenter Holdings LLC As Investee [Member]
Schedule Of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Recognized gain on sale, unconsolidated affiliates and reversal of basis differences			12,000
CityCenter Holdings LLC As Investee [Member]
Schedule Of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates	$ 51,000	$ 90,000	$ 313,000
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates, percentage	50.00%	50.00%	50.00%
Percentage ownership interest	50.00%	50.00%
Grand Victoria [Member]
Schedule Of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Consideration received from sale of discontinued operations					$ 45,000
Percentage ownership interest					50.00%
Grand Victoria [Member] \| Cash [Member]
Schedule Of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Consideration received from sale of discontinued operations					$ 328,000