Related party transactions - Transactions with Related Parties (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018
Affiliated Entity \| Hyatt \| Franchise fees
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Total transactions with related parties	$ 4,902	$ 4,594	$ 9,538	$ 9,045
Affiliated Entity \| Sagicor \| Insurance premiums
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Total transactions with related parties	380	0	1,131	0
Affiliated Entity \| Sagicor \| Cost reimbursements
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Total transactions with related parties	2,807	0	2,807	0
Chief Executive Officer \| Lease expense
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Total transactions with related parties	$ 206	$ 255	$ 352	$ 472

Amount of transactions with related party during the financial reporting period.

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