Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
ASSETS:
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation	$ 1,991,690	$ 1,982,816
Cash and cash equivalents - unrestricted	35,858	56,291	$ 40,340	$ 76,408
Cash and cash equivalents - restricted	25,872	22,355
Notes receivable	150,517	152,560
Trade receivables, less allowance of $659 and $919, respectively	58,253	55,033
Investment in Gaylord Rockies joint venture	50,385	0
Prepaid expenses and other assets	62,537	62,379
Total assets	2,375,112	2,331,434
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Debt and capital lease obligations	1,486,843	1,431,710
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	161,347	153,383
Dividends payable	39,087	36,868
Deferred management rights proceeds	180,846	183,119
Deferred income tax liabilities, net	1,367	1,163
Other liabilities	155,426	145,629
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, 51,006 and 51,291 shares issued and outstanding, respectively	510	513
Additional paid-in capital	890,946	887,501
Treasury stock of 533 and 511 shares, at cost	(11,142)	(10,001)
Accumulated deficit	(501,505)	(473,404)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(28,613)	(25,047)
Total stockholders' equity	350,196	379,562
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 2,375,112	$ 2,331,434