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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, 2017 | Jul. 31, 2016
Goodwill, beginning balance | $ 509,037 | $ 500,433
Acquisition | 956,739 | 7,400
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments | 53,967 | 1,204
Goodwill, ending balance | 1,519,743 | 509,037
Mountain [Member] |  |
Goodwill, beginning balance | 441,138 | 432,534
Acquisition |  | 7,400
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments | 53,967 | 1,204
Goodwill, ending balance | 1,451,844 | 441,138
Lodging [Member] |  |
Goodwill, beginning balance | 67,899 | 67,899
Acquisition | 0 | 0
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments | 0 | 0
Goodwill, ending balance | $ 67,899 | $ 67,899

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