Financial Reporting by Business Segments - Capital Expenditures for Continuing Operations (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Capital expenditures	$ 79,815	$ 58,377	$ 36,959
Corporate and Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Capital expenditures	687	7,177	2,005
Hospitality [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Capital expenditures	65,651	46,440	32,266
Entertainment (Previously Opry and Attractions) [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Capital expenditures	$ 13,477	$ 4,760	$ 2,688