Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
ASSETS:
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation	$ 2,128,451	$ 2,148,999
Cash and cash equivalents - unrestricted	44,848	97,170
Cash and cash equivalents - restricted	6,934	6,210
Notes receivable	148,925	149,400
Trade receivables, less allowance of $594 and $623, respectively	60,745	55,343
Deferred financing costs	9,660	11,347
Prepaid expenses and other assets	55,879	63,982
Total assets	2,455,442	2,532,451
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Debt and capital lease obligations	1,092,081	1,031,863
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	145,042	218,461
Deferred income tax liabilities, net	35,026	88,938
Deferred management rights proceeds	185,615	186,346
Dividends payable	25,971
Other liabilities	139,071	153,245
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 100,000 shares authorized, no shares issued or outstanding
Common stock, $.01 par value, 400,000 shares authorized, 51,646 and 52,596 shares issued and outstanding, respectively	516	526
Additional paid-in capital	1,256,852	1,250,975
Treasury stock of 456 shares, at cost	(7,234)	(7,234)
Accumulated deficit	(394,057)	(366,066)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(23,441)	(24,603)
Total stockholders' equity	832,636	853,598
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 2,455,442	$ 2,532,451