Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
ASSETS:
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation	$ 2,023,725	$ 2,036,261
Cash and cash equivalents - unrestricted	52,999	76,408	55,417	61,579
Cash and cash equivalents - restricted	21,004	17,410
Notes receivable	149,233	149,612
Trade receivables, less allowance of $535 and $704, respectively	70,164	45,188
Deferred financing costs	20,250	21,646
Prepaid expenses and other assets	61,667	66,621
Total assets	2,399,042	2,413,146
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Debt and capital lease obligations	1,511,398	1,341,555
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	142,518	166,848
Deferred income tax liabilities, net	14,081	14,284
Deferred management rights proceeds	182,692	183,423
Dividends payable	33,800	29,133
Derivative liabilities		134,477
Other liabilities	142,881	142,019
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 100,000 shares authorized, no shares issued or outstanding
Common stock, $.01 par value, 400,000 shares authorized, 51,248 and 51,044 shares issued and outstanding, respectively	513	510
Additional paid-in capital	881,500	882,193
Treasury stock of 477 shares, at cost	(8,002)	(8,002)
Accumulated deficit	(476,067)	(446,963)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(26,272)	(26,331)
Total stockholders' equity	371,672	401,407
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 2,399,042	$ 2,413,146