Consolidated Statements Of Income (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
REVENUES:
Royalty fees	$ 49,736	$ 47,853
Initial franchise and relicensing fees	3,777	2,528
Procurement services	3,950	3,315
Marketing and reservation	76,440	70,929
Hotel operations	956	978
Other	2,013	3,566
Total revenues	136,872	129,169
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Selling, general and administrative	26,916	24,349
Depreciation and amortization	2,175	2,017
Marketing and reservation	76,440	70,929
Hotel operations	875	809
Total operating expenses	106,406	98,104
Operating income	30,466	31,065
OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSES, NET:
Interest expense	10,770	3,117
Interest income	(644)	(337)
Other gains	(710)	(2,003)
Equity in net loss of affiliates	141	55
Total other income and expenses, net	(9,557)	(832)
Income before income taxes	20,909	30,233
Income taxes	5,386	10,236
Net income	$ 15,523	$ 19,997
Basic earnings per share	$ 0.27	$ 0.34
Diluted earnings per share	$ 0.26	$ 0.34