Deferred Revenue - Changes in Club Initiation Fees (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Change in contract with customer liability
Balance at beginning of period	$ 38,936
Balance at end of period	55,489
Club Membership
Change in contract with customer liability
Balance at beginning of period	25,088	$ 22,850
New club memberships	22,025	7,335
Revenue from amounts included in contract liability opening balance	(5,243)	(4,663)
Revenue from current period new memberships	(1,149)	(535)
Balance at end of period	$ 40,721	$ 24,987

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