DIRECT HOSPITALITY EXPENSE

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2019

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DIRECT HOSPITALITY EXPENSE

DIRECT HOSPITALITY EXPENSE

The components of direct hospitality expense are as follows:

(US$ Millions) Years ended Dec. 31,	2019		2018		2017
Employee compensation and benefits	$	370	$	318	$	287
Cost of food, beverage, and retail goods sold	294		273		243
Maintenance and utilities	155		175		127
Marketing and advertising	71		75		55
Other	329		395		367
Total direct hospitality expense	$	1,219	$	1,236	$	1,079