INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND LIABILITIES, NET - Schedule of Future Amortization Expense (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2017	$ 7,881
2018	7,176
2019	5,569
2020	4,223
2021	3,751
Thereafter	9,475
Total	$ 38,075

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