SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Cash payments for interest	$ 60,269	$ 59,836
Insurance premium financing	0	3,106
Accrued acquisitions and improvements to lodging properties	10,269	5,504
Increase in carrying amount of lodging property related to contingent consideration	0	200
Cash payments for income taxes, net of refunds	2,252	2,250
Accrued and unpaid dividends	$ 143	$ 120