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Supplementary Balance Sheet Information Changes in Goodwill Amount (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended |  |
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Oct. 31, 2016 | Jul. 31, 2016 | Oct. 31, 2015
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |  |
Goodwill | $ 1,454,943 | $ 509,037 | $ 499,607
Goodwill, Acquired During Period | 964,606 |  |
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments | (18,700) |  |
Mountain [Member] |  |  |
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |  |
Goodwill | 1,387,044 | 441,138 |
Goodwill, Acquired During Period | 964,606 |  |
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments | (18,700) |  |
Lodging [Member] |  |  |
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |  |
Goodwill | 67,899 | $ 67,899 |
Goodwill, Acquired During Period | 0 |  |
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments | $ 0 |  |

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