The amount of previously reported deferred or unearned revenue that was recognized as revenue during the period. For cash flows, this element primarily pertains to amortization of deferred credits on long-term arrangements. As a noncash item, it is deducted from net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method.

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-SubTopic 10
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-Name Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB)
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Relationship with Managers - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 18, 2014 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($) hotel	Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($) hotel	Dec. 31, 2013 USD ($) hotel
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Number of hotels that earned incentive management fees \| hotel		7	10	8
Amortization		$ 993	$ 1,090	$ 2,150
Franchise fees expense		22,000	15,300	11,400
Key Money
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Amortization		1,000	$ 1,100	2,200
Key Money \| The Gwen Chicago
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Amortization		$ 3,000
Key Money \| Oak Brook Hills Resort
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Amortization				$ 1,100
Key Money \| Marriott Los Angeles Airport
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Amortization	$ 1,100