Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
ASSETS:
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation	$ 2,065,657	$ 1,998,012
Cash and cash equivalents-unrestricted	57,557	59,128	$ 56,291	$ 76,408
Cash and cash equivalents-restricted	21,153	22,062
Notes receivable	111,423	152,882
Investment in Gaylord Rockies joint venture	88,685	70,440
Trade receivables, less allowance of $651 and $629, respectively	57,520	47,818
Deferred income tax assets, net	50,117
Prepaid expenses and other assets	72,116	55,411
Total assets	2,524,228	2,405,753
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Debt and capital lease obligations	1,591,392	1,502,554
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	179,649	163,205
Dividends payable	42,129	39,404
Deferred management rights proceeds	177,057	180,088
Deferred income tax liabilities, net		1,469
Other liabilities	155,845	151,036
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, 51,198 and 51,017 shares issued and outstanding, respectively	512	510
Additional paid-in capital	896,759	893,102
Treasury stock of 567 and 541 shares, at cost	(13,253)	(11,542)
Accumulated deficit	(479,170)	(491,805)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(26,692)	(22,268)	(25,047)	(26,331)
Total stockholders' equity	378,156	367,997	$ 379,562	$ 401,407
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 2,524,228	$ 2,405,753