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ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE RESERVES
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Receivables [Abstract]  
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE RESERVES
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE RESERVES
 
The Company records a provision for uncollectible agency commissions, principally receivables from accommodations related to agency reservations.  The Company also accrues for costs associated with merchant transactions made on its websites by individuals using fraudulent credit cards and for other amounts "charged back" as a result of payment disputes.  Changes in accounts receivable reserves consisted of the following (in thousands):
 
 
For the Year Ended December 31,
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Balance, beginning of year
$
14,116

 
$
10,322

 
$
6,103

Provision charged to expense
22,990

 
16,451

 
16,094

Charge-offs and adjustments
(21,546
)
 
(13,072
)
 
(11,977
)
Currency translation adjustments
(1,348
)
 
415

 
102

Balance, end of year
$
14,212

 
$
14,116

 
$
10,322