Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
ASSETS:
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation	$ 1,998,012	$ 1,982,816
Cash and cash equivalents - unrestricted	59,128	56,291	$ 76,408	$ 61,579
Cash and cash equivalents - restricted	22,062	22,355
Notes receivable	152,882	152,560
Trade receivables, less allowance of $629 and $919, respectively	47,818	55,033
Investment in Gaylord Rockies joint venture	70,440
Prepaid expenses and other assets	55,411	62,379
Total assets	2,405,753	2,331,434
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Debt and capital lease obligations	1,502,554	1,431,710
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	163,205	153,383
Dividends payable	39,404	36,868
Deferred management rights proceeds	180,088	183,119
Deferred income tax liabilities, net	1,469	1,163
Other liabilities	151,036	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, 51,017 and 51,291 shares issued and outstanding, respectively	510	513
Additional paid-in capital	893,102	887,501
Treasury stock of 541 and 511 shares, at cost	(11,542)	(10,001)
Accumulated deficit	(491,805)	(473,404)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(22,268)	(25,047)	(26,331)	(9,119)
Total stockholders' equity	367,997	379,562	$ 401,407	$ 757,695
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 2,405,753	$ 2,331,434