SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Cash payments for interest	$ 42,619	$ 38,250
Insurance premium financing	0	10,877
Accrued acquisitions and improvements to lodging properties	10,054	8,820
Increase in carrying amount of lodging property related to contingent consideration	0	2,000
Cash payments for income taxes, net of refunds	1,377	1,925
Accrued and unpaid dividends	$ 44	$ 58