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Supplementary Balance Sheet Information (Changes In Goodwill Amount) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Jul. 31, 2016 | Jul. 31, 2015
Goodwill, beginning balance | $ 500,433 | $ 378,148
Acquisition | 7,400 | 124,173
Goodwill, ending balance | 509,037 | 500,433
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments | 1,204 | (1,888)
Mountain [Member] |  |
Goodwill, beginning balance | 432,534 | 310,249
Acquisition | 7,400 | 124,173
Goodwill, ending balance | 441,138 | 432,534
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments | 1,204 | (1,888)
Lodging [Member] |  |
Goodwill, beginning balance | 67,899 | 67,899
Acquisition | 0 | 0
Goodwill, ending balance | 67,899 | 67,899
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments | $ 0 | $ 0

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