Operating Leases - Supplemental Balance Sheet (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2019	Jan. 01, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Initial measurement of operating lease right of use asset (present value of the future minimum lease payments)
Initial measurement of operating lease right of use asset (present value of the future minimum lease payments)		$ 295,063
Accrued straight-line rent liability		(4,237)
Amounts previously recognized in respect of business combinations:
Favorable lease intangible assets		45,596
Unfavorable lease intangible liabilities		(17,275)
Total initial operating lease right of use asset	$ 304,549	319,147	$ 0
Lease liability, current	(86,466)	(87,608)	0
Lease liability, non-current	(193,504)	(207,455)	$ 0
Total initial lease liability (present value of the future minimum lease payments)	$ (279,970)	$ (295,063)

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This element represents the identifiable intangible asset established upon acquisition based on a favorable difference between the terms of an acquired lease and the current market terms for that lease at the acquisition date.

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This element represents a liability associated with the acquisition of an off-market lease when the terms of the lease are unfavorable to the market terms for the lease at the date of acquisition.

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Present value of lessee's discounted obligation for lease payments from operating lease.

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Amount of lessee's right to use underlying asset under operating lease.

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