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Franchising And Marketing/Reservation Activities (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Franchisor Disclosure [Line Items]      
Franchise Fee Revenues $ 599 $ 583 $ 522
Initial Franchise Fees 12 12 10
Marketing And Reservation Fees 291 282 237
Development Advances 97 41  
Development Advances Forgiveness Amount 7 4 5
Bad Debt Expense On Development Advances (Less than $1 Million for 2013) 1 2 1
Restructuring 10 7 6
Minimum [Member]
     
Franchisor Disclosure [Line Items]      
Franchise/Management Agreement Expiration Period 10 years    
Maximum [Member]
     
Franchisor Disclosure [Line Items]      
Franchise/Management Agreement Expiration Period 20 years    
Investments Impairment Charge [Member]
     
Franchisor Disclosure [Line Items]      
Restructuring     $ 14