Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
ASSETS:
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation	$ 2,036,261	$ 2,067,997
Cash and cash equivalents - unrestricted	76,408	61,579	97,170	44,388
Cash and cash equivalents - restricted	17,410	20,169
Notes receivable	149,612	148,350
Trade receivables, less allowance of $704 and $717, respectively	45,188	51,782
Deferred financing costs	21,646	19,306
Prepaid expenses and other assets	66,621	55,446
Total assets	2,413,146	2,424,629
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Debt and capital lease obligations	1,341,555	1,154,420
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	166,848	157,339
Deferred income tax liabilities, net	14,284	23,117
Deferred management rights proceeds	183,423	186,346
Dividends payable	29,133	25,780
Derivative liabilities	134,477
Other liabilities	142,019	119,932
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, 51,044 and 50,528 shares issued and outstanding, respectively	510	505
Additional paid-in capital	882,193	1,228,845
Treasury stock of 477 and 472 shares, respectively, at cost	(8,002)	(7,766)
Accumulated deficit	(446,963)	(454,770)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(26,331)	(9,119)	(24,603)	(36,031)
Total stockholders' equity	401,407	757,695	853,598	1,045,535
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 2,413,146	$ 2,424,629