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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Promotional Allowances) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2016 | Mar. 31, 2015
Allowances [Line Items] |  |
Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2016 |
Promotional allowances | $ 60,314 | $ 59,513
Cost of promotional allowances | 44,821 | 45,121
Rooms |  |
Allowances [Line Items] |  |
Promotional allowances | 18,945 | 18,744
Cost of promotional allowances | 8,569 | 8,782
Food and Beverage |  |
Allowances [Line Items] |  |
Promotional allowances | 37,452 | 37,714
Cost of promotional allowances | 33,271 | 33,552
Other Products and Services |  |
Allowances [Line Items] |  |
Promotional allowances | 3,917 | 3,055
Cost of promotional allowances | $ 2,981 | $ 2,787

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