Dispositions	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
Acquisitions and Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Abstract]
Dispositions	DISPOSITIONS In the 2020 first quarter, we sold a North America property for $268 million. We will continue to operate the hotel under a long-term management agreement.

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