HYATT HOTELS CORP, 10-Q filed on 11/2/2017
Quarterly Report
Document and Entity Information
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Oct. 27, 2017
Common Class A
Oct. 27, 2017
Common Class B
Document Information
 
 
 
Entity Registrant Name
Hyatt Hotels Corp 
 
 
Entity Central Index Key
0001468174 
 
 
Current Fiscal Year End Date
--12-31 
 
 
Entity Filer Category
Large Accelerated Filer 
 
 
Document Type
10-Q 
 
 
Document Period End Date
Sep. 30, 2017 
 
 
Document Fiscal Year Focus
2017 
 
 
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Q3 
 
 
Amendment Flag
false 
 
 
Trading Symbol
h 
 
 
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
 
47,464,707 
74,123,330 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Sep. 30, 2016
Sep. 30, 2017
Sep. 30, 2016
REVENUES:
 
 
 
 
Owned and leased hotels
$ 518 
$ 519 
$ 1,667 
$ 1,594 
Management and franchise fees
122 
110 
374 
332 
Other revenues
16 
11 
53 
31 
Other revenues from managed properties
463 
448 
1,407 
1,385 
Total revenues
1,119 
1,088 
3,501 
3,342 
DIRECT AND SELLING, GENERAL, AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES:
 
 
 
 
Owned and leased hotels
409 
402 
1,266 
1,204 
Depreciation and amortization
92 
87 
274 
254 
Other direct costs
9 
8 
34 
23 
Selling, general, and administrative
89 
74 
278 
237 
Other costs from managed properties
463 
448 
1,407 
1,385 
Direct and selling, general, and administrative expenses
1,062 
1,019 
3,259 
3,103 
Net gains and interest income from marketable securities held to fund operating programs
12 
12 
37 
20 
Equity earnings (losses) from unconsolidated hospitality ventures
1 
25 
(1)
46 
Interest expense
(20)
(20)
(61)
(57)
Gains (losses) on sales of real estate
0 
0 
34 
(21)
Other income (loss), net
(19)
4 
23 
1 
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
31 
90 
274 
228 
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
(14)
(28)
(100)
(65)
NET INCOME
17 
62 
174 
163 
NET INCOME AND ACCRETION ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS
(1)
0 
(1)
0 
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO HYATT HOTELS CORPORATION
$ 16 
$ 62 
$ 173 
$ 163 
EARNINGS PER SHARE—Basic
 
 
 
 
Net income—Basic (in dollars per share)
$ 0.14 
$ 0.48 
$ 1.38 
$ 1.22 
Net income attributable to Hyatt Hotels Corporation—Basic (in dollars per share)
$ 0.13 
$ 0.48 
$ 1.37 
$ 1.22 
EARNINGS PER SHARE—Diluted
 
 
 
 
Net income—Diluted (in dollars per share)
$ 0.14 
$ 0.47 
$ 1.37 
$ 1.21 
Net income attributable to Hyatt Hotels Corporation—Diluted (in dollars per share)
$ 0.13 
$ 0.47 
$ 1.36 
$ 1.21 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Sep. 30, 2016
Sep. 30, 2017
Sep. 30, 2016
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
 
 
 
 
Net income
$ 17 
$ 62 
$ 174 
$ 163 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes:
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax expense of $- for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and September 30, 2016
11 
(12)
71 
3 
Unrealized (losses) gains on available-for-sale securities, net of tax (benefit) expense of $(7) and $21 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, and $(5) and $- for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively
(12)
(8)
33 
0 
Unrealized gains on derivative activity, net of tax expense of $- for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and September 30, 2016
1 
0 
1 
0 
Other comprehensive income (loss)
0 
(20)
105 
3 
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
17 
42 
279 
166 
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS
(1)
0 
(1)
0 
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO HYATT HOTELS CORPORATION
$ 16 
$ 42 
$ 278 
$ 166 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income Parentheticals (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Sep. 30, 2016
Sep. 30, 2017
Sep. 30, 2016
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax expense
$ 0 
$ 0 
$ 0 
$ 0 
Unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities, net of tax expense
(7)
(5)
21 
0 
Unrealized gains on derivative activity, net of tax expense
$ 0 
$ 0 
$ 0 
$ 0 
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Sep. 30, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
CURRENT ASSETS:
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 383 
$ 482 
Restricted cash
224 
76 
Short-term investments
56 
56 
Receivables, net of allowances of $21 and $18 at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively
360 
304 
Inventories
15 
28 
Prepaids and other assets
150 
153 
Prepaid income taxes
80 
40 
Total current assets
1,268 
1,139 
Investments
199 
186 
Property and equipment, net
4,243 
4,270 
Financing receivables, net of allowances
19 
19 
Goodwill
152 
125 
Intangibles, net
682 
599 
Deferred tax assets
298 
313 
Other assets
1,000 
1,098 
TOTAL ASSETS
7,861 
7,749 
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
 
 
Current maturities of long-term debt
352 
119 
Accounts payable
151 
162 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
564 
514 
Accrued compensation and benefits
133 
129 
Total current liabilities
1,200 
924 
Long-term debt
1,444 
1,445 
Other long-term liabilities
1,550 
1,472 
Total liabilities
4,194 
3,841 
Commitments and contingencies
   
   
Redeemable noncontrolling interest in preferred shares of a subsidiary
10 
0 
EQUITY:
 
 
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value per share, 10,000,000 shares authorized and none outstanding at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016
0 
0 
Class A common stock, $0.01 par value per share, 1,000,000,000 shares authorized, 47,426,878 issued and outstanding at September 30, 2017, and Class B common stock, $0.01 par value per share, 406,117,742 shares authorized, 74,123,330 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2017. Class A common stock, $0.01 par value per share, 1,000,000,000 shares authorized, 39,952,061 issued and outstanding at December 31, 2016, and Class B common stock, $0.01 par value per share, 422,857,621 shares authorized, 9
1 
1 
Additional paid-in capital
1,156 
1,686 
Retained earnings
2,666 
2,493 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(172)
(277)
Total stockholders’ equity
3,651 
3,903 
Noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries
6 
5 
Total equity
3,657 
3,908 
TOTAL LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST AND EQUITY
$ 7,861 
$ 7,749 
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet Parentheticals (USD $)
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Sep. 30, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable, current
$ 21 
$ 18 
Preferred stock, par value per share (in dollars per share)
$ 0.01 
$ 0.01 
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)
10,000,000 
10,000,000 
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)
0 
0 
Common Class A
 
 
Common stock, par value per share (in dollars per share)
$ 0.01 
$ 0.01 
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)
1,000,000,000 
1,000,000,000 
Common stock, shares, outstanding (in shares)
47,426,878 
39,952,061 
Common stock, shares, issued (in shares)
47,426,878 
39,952,061 
Common Class B
 
 
Common stock, par value per share (in dollars per share)
$ 0.01 
$ 0.01 
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)
406,117,742 
442,857,621 
Common stock, shares, outstanding (in shares)
74,123,330 
90,863,209 
Common stock, shares, issued (in shares)
74,123,330 
90,863,209 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Sep. 30, 2016
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
Net income
$ 174 
$ 163 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
274 
254 
Equity losses (earnings) from unconsolidated hospitality ventures and distributions received
27 
(21)
(Gains) losses on sales of real estate
(34)
21 
Realized losses from marketable securities
40 
0 
Working capital changes and other
(31)
(66)
Net cash provided by operating activities
450 
351 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
Purchases of marketable securities and short-term investments
(365)
(365)
Proceeds from marketable securities and short-term investments
364 
373 
Contributions to investments
(67)
(31)
Return of investments
200 
78 
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired
(259)
(331)
Capital expenditures
(212)
(140)
Proceeds from sales of real estate, net of cash disposed
296 
289 
Sales proceeds transferred to escrow as restricted cash
(267)
0 
Sales proceeds transferred from escrow to cash and cash equivalents
98 
29 
Other investing activities
(16)
4 
Net cash used in investing activities
(228)
(94)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
Proceeds from debt, net of issuance costs of $- and $4, respectively
620 
520 
Repayments of debt
(391)
(435)
Repurchase of common stock
(555)
(268)
Proceeds from redeemable noncontrolling interest in preferred shares of a subsidiary
9 
0 
Other financing activities
(4)
(2)
Net cash used in financing activities
(321)
(185)
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH
0 
15 
NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
(99)
87 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS—BEGINNING OF YEAR
482 
457 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS—END OF PERIOD
383 
544 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
 
 
Cash paid during the period for interest
77 
73 
Cash paid during the period for income taxes
125 
74 
Non-cash investing and financing activities are as follows:
 
 
Change in accrued capital expenditures
19 
5 
Non-cash management and franchise agreement intangibles
$ 3 
$ 38 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Parentheticals (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Sep. 30, 2016
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
 
 
Debt issuance cost
$ 0 
$ 4 
Organization
Organization
ORGANIZATION
Hyatt Hotels Corporation, a Delaware corporation, and its consolidated subsidiaries (collectively "Hyatt Hotels Corporation") provide hospitality services on a worldwide basis through the development, ownership, operation, management, franchising and licensing of hospitality related businesses. We develop, own, operate, manage, franchise, license or provide services to a portfolio of properties consisting of full service hotels, select service hotels, resorts and other properties, including branded spas and fitness studios, and timeshare, fractional and other forms of residential or vacation properties. At September 30, 2017, (i) we operated or franchised 325 full service hotels, comprising 125,511 rooms throughout the world, (ii) we operated or franchised 369 select service hotels, comprising 51,749 rooms, of which 333 hotels are located in the United States, and (iii) our portfolio included 6 franchised all inclusive Hyatt-branded resorts, comprising 2,401 rooms, and 3 destination wellness resorts, comprising 399 rooms. At September 30, 2017, our portfolio of properties operated in 57 countries around the world.
As used in these Notes and throughout this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, (i) the terms "Company," "we," "us" or "our" mean Hyatt Hotels Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries and (ii) the term "portfolio of properties" refers to hotels and other properties, branded spas and fitness studios, or residential ownership units that we develop, own, operate, manage, franchise, license or provide services to, including under our Park Hyatt, Miraval, Grand Hyatt, Hyatt Regency, Hyatt, Andaz, Hyatt Centric, The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, Hyatt Place, Hyatt House, Hyatt Ziva, Hyatt Zilara, exhale and Hyatt Residence Club brands.
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") for interim financial information, the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all information or footnotes required by GAAP for complete annual financial statements. As a result, this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying Notes in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 (the "2016 Form 10-K").
We have eliminated all intercompany accounts and transactions in our condensed consolidated financial statements. We consolidate entities under our control, including entities where we are deemed to be the primary beneficiary.
Management believes the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments, which are all of a normal recurring nature, considered necessary for a fair presentation of the interim periods.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
Adopted Accounting Standards—In March 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") released Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-09 ("ASU 2016-09"), Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting. ASU 2016-09 simplifies the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. The provisions of ASU 2016-09 were effective for interim periods and fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016. We adopted ASU 2016-09 on January 1, 2017, which resulted in recognition of excess tax benefits from share-based payment transactions on our condensed consolidated statements of income and within operating activities on our condensed consolidated statements of cash flows, on a prospective basis. ASU 2016-09 did not materially impact our condensed consolidated financial statements and prior periods have not been adjusted.
Future Adoption of Accounting Standards—In May 2014, the FASB released Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09 ("ASU 2014-09"), Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). ASU 2014-09 supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in Topic 605, Revenue Recognition, and provides a single, comprehensive revenue recognition model for contracts with customers. Subsequently, the FASB issued several related ASUs which further clarify the application of the standard. In August 2015, the FASB released Accounting Standards Update No. 2015-14 ("ASU 2015-14"), Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Deferral of the Effective Date. ASU 2015-14 delays the effective date of ASU 2014-09 by one year, making it effective for interim periods and fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted as of the original effective date under ASU 2014-09.
ASU 2014-09 requires entities to recognize revenue when a customer obtains control of a good or a service. Revenues are recognized in an amount that reflects the consideration expected to be received in return for the goods or services. ASU 2014-09 also requires enhanced disclosures regarding the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers.
The standard permits the use of either the full retrospective or modified retrospective (cumulative effect) transition method. We expect to adopt ASU 2014-09, and all related ASUs, utilizing the full retrospective transition method on January 1, 2018.
While we continue to evaluate possible impacts on our condensed consolidated financial statements, ASU 2014-09 and the related ASUs are currently expected to impact either the amount or timing of revenue recognition as follows:
•Under existing guidance, gains on sales of real estate are deferred when we maintain substantial continuing involvement and are amortized into management and franchise fee revenues. Upon adoption of ASU 2014-09, gains on sales of real estate will be recognized when control of the property transfers to the buyer. Any remaining unamortized deferred gains at our date of adoption will be included as an adjustment to retained earnings. See Note 9 for the deferred gains on sales of hotel properties at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, we recognized $6 million and $17 million, respectively, of management and franchise fee revenues related to the amortization of these deferred gains on our condensed consolidated statements of income.
•Under existing guidance, amortization of certain management and franchise agreement intangibles is recorded within depreciation and amortization on our condensed consolidated statements of income. Upon adoption of ASU 2014-09, certain management and franchise agreement intangibles will meet the definition of consideration paid to a customer and therefore, the amortization will be recorded as contra-revenue within management and franchise fee revenues on our condensed consolidated statements of income. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, we recognized $5 million and $13 million, respectively, of amortization expense related to management and franchise agreement intangibles that will meet the definition of consideration paid to a customer upon adoption of ASU 2014-09.
•Under existing guidance, incentive fees are recognized in the amount that would be due as if the contract were to terminate at that time. Under ASU 2014-09, variable consideration is included in the transaction price only if it is probable that a significant reversal in the cumulative amount of revenue recognized would not occur when the uncertainty associated with the variable consideration is subsequently resolved. This may result in a different pattern of quarterly recognition for incentive fees for certain contracts. We do not anticipate a material impact to incentive fee recognition on a full year basis.
•Under existing guidance, franchise application fees are recognized at a point in time. Upon adoption of ASU 2014-09, franchise application fees will be recognized over time. We do not expect a significant impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements.
We do not expect the standard to materially affect the amount or timing of revenue recognition for royalty fees from our franchised properties, base management fees from our managed properties, or revenues from hotel guest transactions at our owned and leased properties. We are continuing to evaluate other possible impacts to our condensed consolidated financial statements, including the impact related to our loyalty and co-branded credit card programs.
In January 2016, the FASB released Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-01 ("ASU 2016-01"), Financial Instruments - Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities. ASU 2016-01 revises the accounting for equity investments and the presentation and disclosure requirements for financial instruments. The provisions of ASU 2016-01 are effective for interim periods and fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. Upon adoption, the unrealized gains (losses) on our available-for-sale ("AFS") equity securities, specifically on our investment in Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. ("Playa N.V.") (see Note 4), reported in accumulated other comprehensive loss at December 31, 2017 will be reclassified to retained earnings, and any subsequent changes in fair value will be recognized in net income on our condensed consolidated statements of income. We are continuing to evaluate the other possible impacts of adopting ASU 2016-01. 
In February 2016, the FASB released Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-02 ("ASU 2016-02"), Leases (Topic 842). ASU 2016-02 requires lessees to record lease contracts on the balance sheet by recognizing a right-of-use asset and lease liability. The provisions of ASU 2016-02 are to be applied using a modified retrospective approach and are effective for interim periods and fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of adopting ASU 2016-02 and expect this ASU may have a material effect on our condensed consolidated financial statements.
In June 2016, the FASB released Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-13 ("ASU 2016-13"), Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. ASU 2016-13 replaces the existing impairment model for most financial assets from an incurred loss impairment model to a current expected credit loss model, which requires an entity to recognize an impairment allowance equal to its current estimate of all contractual cash flows the entity does not expect to collect. ASU 2016-13 also requires credit losses relating to AFS debt securities to be recorded through an allowance for credit losses. The provisions of ASU 2016-13 are to be applied using a modified retrospective approach and are effective for interim periods and fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of adopting ASU 2016-13.
In October 2016, the FASB released Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-16 ("ASU 2016-16"), Income Taxes (Topic 740): Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory. ASU 2016-16 requires an entity to recognize the income tax consequences of an intra-entity transfer of an asset other than inventory when the transfer occurs. The provisions of ASU 2016-16 are effective for interim periods and fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted. ASU 2016-16 requires an entity to adopt the amendments on a modified retrospective basis, recognizing the effects in retained earnings at the beginning of the year of adoption. Upon adoption, we do not expect ASU 2016-16 to have a material impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements.
In November 2016, the FASB released Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-18 ("ASU 2016-18"), Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Restricted Cash (a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force). Currently, transfers between cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash are included within operating and investing activities on our condensed consolidated statements of cash flows. ASU 2016-18 requires amounts generally described as restricted cash to be included with cash and cash equivalents when reconciling the total beginning and ending amounts for the periods shown on the statements of cash flows. The provisions of ASU 2016-18 are effective for interim periods and fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and are to be applied on a retrospective basis with early adoption permitted. Upon adoption, our restricted cash balances of $224 million and $76 million at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively, will be included in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash on our condensed consolidated statements of cash flows.
In January 2017, the FASB released Accounting Standards Update No. 2017-01 ("ASU 2017-01"), Business Combinations (Topic 805): Clarifying the Definition of a Business. ASU 2017-01 clarifies the definition of a business to assist entities with evaluating whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions or disposals of assets or businesses. Generally, our acquisitions of individual hotels are accounted for as business combinations, however, upon adoption of ASU 2017-01, there is an increased likelihood that the acquisitions of individual hotels will be accounted for as asset acquisitions. This standard is effective on a prospective basis, and therefore does not affect the accounting treatment for any previous transactions. The provisions of ASU 2017-01 are effective for interim periods and fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. We are continuing to evaluate other potential impacts of adopting ASU 2017-01.
In January 2017, the FASB released Accounting Standards Update No. 2017-04 ("ASU 2017-04"), Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment. ASU 2017-04 eliminates Step 2 from the impairment test which requires entities to determine the implied fair value of goodwill to measure if any impairment charge is necessary. Instead, entities will record an impairment charge based on the amount by which a reporting unit’s carrying value exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the carrying amount of goodwill. The provisions of ASU 2017-04 are to be applied on a prospective basis and are effective for annual and interim goodwill impairment tests in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted. We plan to early adopt ASU 2017-04 on October 1, 2017 in conjunction with our annual goodwill impairment testing.
Equity and Cost Method Investments
Equity and Cost Method Investments
EQUITY AND COST METHOD INVESTMENTS
 
September 30, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
Equity method investments
$
175

 
$
180

Cost method investments
24

 
6

Total investments
$
199

 
$
186


During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, an unconsolidated hospitality venture, which is classified as an equity method investment within our owned and leased hotels segment, sold a Hyatt Place hotel. We received proceeds of $4 million and recorded a gain of $2 million in equity earnings (losses) from unconsolidated hospitality ventures on our condensed consolidated statements of income.
During the three months ended September 30, 2016, two unconsolidated hospitality ventures, which are classified as equity method investments within our owned and leased hotels segment, each sold a Hyatt Place hotel, for which we received combined proceeds of $7 million. We recorded gains of $5 million in equity earnings (losses) from unconsolidated hospitality ventures on our condensed consolidated statements of income.
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, we recorded $3 million of impairment charges. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, we recorded $2 million and $4 million of impairment charges, respectively. These charges relate to equity method investments and are recorded in equity earnings (losses) from unconsolidated hospitality ventures on our condensed consolidated statements of income.
The following table presents summarized financial information for all unconsolidated hospitality ventures in which we hold an investment accounted for under the equity method:
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
Total revenues
$
196

 
$
326

 
$
649

 
$
952

Gross operating profit
80

 
110

 
225

 
312

Income from continuing operations
38

 
40

 
36

 
118

Net income
38

 
40

 
36

 
118

Marketable Securities
Marketable Securities
MARKETABLE SECURITIES
We hold marketable securities to fund certain operating programs and for investment purposes. We periodically transfer cash and cash equivalents to time deposits, highly liquid and transparent commercial paper, corporate notes and bonds, U.S. government obligations and obligations of other government agencies for investment purposes.
Marketable Securities Held to Fund Operating Programs—Marketable securities held to fund operating programs, which are recorded at fair value and included on our condensed consolidated balance sheets, were as follows:
 
September 30, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
Loyalty program
$
403

 
$
394

Deferred compensation plans held in rabbi trusts (Note 9)
388

 
352

Captive insurance companies
111

 
65

Total marketable securities held to fund operating programs
$
902

 
$
811

Less current portion of marketable securities held to fund operating programs included in cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, and prepaids and other assets
(155
)
 
(109
)
Marketable securities held to fund operating programs included in other assets
$
747

 
$
702


Net gains and interest income from marketable securities held to fund operating programs on our condensed consolidated statements of income included realized and unrealized gains and losses and interest income related to the following:
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
Loyalty program
$
1

 
$
—

 
$
2

 
$
3

Deferred compensation plans held in rabbi trusts
11

 
12

 
35

 
17

Total net gains and interest income from marketable securities held to fund operating programs
$
12

 
$
12

 
$
37

 
$
20


Our captive insurance companies hold marketable securities which are classified as AFS debt securities and are invested in U.S. government agencies, time deposits and corporate debt securities. We classify these investments as current or long-term, based on their contractual maturity dates, which range from 2017 through 2022.
Marketable Securities Held for Investment Purposes—Marketable securities held for investment purposes, which are recorded at fair value and included on our condensed consolidated balance sheets, were as follows:
 
September 30, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
Interest bearing money market funds
$
47

 
$
106

Time deposits
47

 
45

Preferred shares
—

 
290

Common shares
127

 
—

Total marketable securities held for investment purposes
$
221

 
$
441

Less current portion of marketable securities held for investment purposes included in cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments
(94
)
 
(151
)
Marketable securities held for investment purposes included in other assets
$
127

 
$
290


Preferred shares—During the year ended December 31, 2013, we invested $271 million in Playa Hotels & Resorts B.V. ("Playa") for convertible redeemable preferred shares which were classified as an AFS debt security. The fair value of the preferred shares was: 
 
2017
 
2016
Fair value at January 1
$
290

 
$
335

Gross unrealized gains
—

 
19

Gross unrealized losses
(54
)
 
(7
)
Realized losses
(40
)
 
—

Interest income
94

 
—

Cash redemption
(290
)
 
—

Fair value at June 30
$
—

 
$
347

Gross unrealized losses
—

 
(13
)
Fair value at September 30
$
—

 
$
334


In October 2016, Playa redeemed 3,458,530 of our preferred shares plus accrued and unpaid paid in kind ("PIK") dividends thereon for $41 million.
In March 2017, Playa completed a business combination with Pace Holdings Corporation ("Pace"), and our preferred shares plus accrued and unpaid PIK dividends were redeemed in full for $290 million. Upon redemption, we recorded $94 million of interest income and $40 million of realized losses in other income (loss), net on our condensed consolidated statements of income. The realized losses were the result of a difference between the fair value of the initial investment and the contractual redemption price of $8.40 per share.
Common shares—Prior to the Playa business combination, we accounted for our common share investment in Playa as an equity method investment. As a result of the Playa business combination, Playa N.V. is publicly traded on the NASDAQ and our ownership percentage was diluted to 11.57%. As we no longer have the ability to significantly influence Playa, our investment was recharacterized as an AFS equity security in March 2017. The fair value of the common shares is classified as Level One in the fair value hierarchy as we are able to obtain market available pricing information. The remeasurement of our investment at fair value resulted in unrealized gains recorded in other comprehensive income of $108 million at September 30, 2017. In conjunction with the Playa business combination, we also received 1,738,806 of founders' warrants to purchase 579,602 additional shares of Playa N.V.'s common stock and 237,110 of earn-out warrants. During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, we completed a non-cash exchange of the founders' warrants for additional common shares in Playa N.V.
Held-to-Maturity Debt Securities—At September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, we had investments in held-to-maturity ("HTM") debt securities of $47 million and $27 million, respectively, which are investments in third-party entities that own certain of our hotels. The amortized costs of our investments approximate fair value and are classified as Level Three in the fair value hierarchy. The securities are mandatorily redeemable between 2020 and 2025.
Fair Value—We measured the following financial assets at fair value on a recurring basis:
 
September 30, 2017
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
Short-term investments
 
Prepaids and other assets
 
Other assets
Level One - Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest bearing money market funds
$
93

 
$
93

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

Mutual funds
388

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
388

Common shares
127

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
127

Level Two - Significant Other Observable Inputs
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Time deposits
60

 
—

 
49

 
—

 
11

U.S. government obligations
155

 
—

 
—

 
39

 
116

U.S. government agencies
50

 
—

 
3

 
8

 
39

Corporate debt securities
184

 
—

 
4

 
37

 
143

Mortgage-backed securities
21

 
—

 
—

 
5

 
16

Asset-backed securities
42

 
—

 
—

 
10

 
32

Municipal and provincial notes and bonds
3

 
—

 
—

 
1

 
2

Total
$
1,123

 
$
93

 
$
56

 
$
100

 
$
874


 
December 31, 2016
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
Short-term investments
 
Prepaids and other assets
 
Other assets
Level One - Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest bearing money market funds
$
114

 
$
114

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

Mutual funds
352

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
352

Level Two - Significant Other Observable Inputs
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Time deposits
59

 
—

 
46

 
—

 
13

U.S. government obligations
142

 
—

 
—

 
33

 
109

U.S. government agencies
53

 
—

 
9

 
8

 
36

Corporate debt securities
181

 
—

 
1

 
35

 
145

Mortgage-backed securities
22

 
—

 
—

 
5

 
17

Asset-backed securities
34

 
—

 
—

 
8

 
26

Municipal and provincial notes and bonds
5

 
—

 
—

 
1

 
4

Level Three - Significant Unobservable Inputs
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Preferred shares
290

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
290

Total
$
1,252

 
$
114

 
$
56

 
$
90

 
$
992


During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and September 30, 2016, there were no transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy. We currently do not have non-financial assets or non-financial liabilities required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis.
Financing Receivables
Financing Receivables
FINANCING RECEIVABLES
 
September 30, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
Unsecured financing to hotel owners
$
126

 
$
119

Less allowance for losses
(107
)
 
(100
)
Total long-term financing receivables, net
$
19

 
$
19


Allowance for Losses and Impairments—The following table summarizes the activity in our financing receivables allowance:
 
2017
 
2016
Allowance at January 1
$
100

 
$
98

  Provisions
4

 
4

  Other adjustments
1

 
1

Allowance at June 30
$
105

 
$
103

  Provisions
1

 
3

  Other adjustments
1

 
—

Allowance at September 30
$
107

 
$
106


Credit Monitoring—Our unsecured financing receivables were as follows:
 
September 30, 2017
 
Gross loan balance (principal and interest)
 
Related allowance
 
Net financing receivables
 
Gross receivables on non-accrual status
Loans
$
13

 
$
—

 
$
13

 
$
—

Impaired loans (1)
60

 
(60
)
 
—

 
60

Total loans
73

 
(60
)
 
13

 
60

Other financing arrangements
53

 
(47
)
 
6

 
47

Total unsecured financing receivables
$
126

 
$
(107
)
 
$
19

 
$
107

(1) The unpaid principal balance was $44 million and the average recorded loan balance was $58 million at September 30, 2017.
 
December 31, 2016
 
Gross loan balance (principal and interest)
 
Related allowance
 
Net financing receivables
 
Gross receivables on non-accrual status
Loans
$
13

 
$
—

 
$
13

 
$
—

Impaired loans (2)
56

 
(56
)
 
—

 
56

Total loans
69

 
(56
)
 
13

 
56

  Other financing arrangements
50

 
(44
)
 
6

 
44

Total unsecured financing receivables
$
119

 
$
(100
)
 
$
19

 
$
100

(2) The unpaid principal balance was $43 million and the average recorded loan balance was $57 million at December 31, 2016.
Fair Value—We estimated the fair value of financing receivables, which are classified as Level Three in the fair value hierarchy, to be $20 million at September 30, 2017 and $19 million at December 31, 2016.
Acquisitions and Dispositions
Acquisitions and Dispositions
ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS
Acquisitions
Exhale—During the three months ended September 30, 2017, we acquired the equity of Exhale Enterprises, Inc. ("exhale") from an unrelated third party for a purchase price of $16 million, net of $1 million cash acquired. Assets acquired and recorded within corporate and other primarily include a $9 million brand intangible and $4 million of goodwill, all of which is deductible for tax purposes.
Miraval—During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, we acquired Miraval Group from an unrelated third party. The transaction included the Miraval Life in Balance Spa brand, Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa in Tucson, Arizona, Travaasa Resort in Austin, Texas, and the option to acquire Cranwell Spa & Golf Resort ("Cranwell") in Lenox, Massachusetts. We subsequently exercised our option and acquired approximately 95% of Cranwell during the nine months ended September 30, 2017. These transactions are collectively referred to as "Miraval." Total cash consideration for Miraval was $237 million.
The following table summarizes the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired in the acquisition of Miraval, which is recorded within corporate and other:
 
 
Current assets, net of cash acquired
$
1

Property and equipment
173

Indefinite-lived intangibles (1)
37

Management agreement intangibles (2)
14

Goodwill (3)
19

Other definite-lived intangibles (4)
7

Total assets
$
251

 
 
Current liabilities
$
12

Deferred tax liabilities
3

Total liabilities
15

Total net assets acquired attributable to Hyatt Hotels Corporation
236

Total net assets acquired attributable to noncontrolling interests
1

Total net assets acquired
$
237

 
 
(1) Includes an intangible attributable to the Miraval brand.
(2) Amortized over a useful life of 20 years.
(3) The goodwill, of which $8 million is deductible for tax purposes, is attributable to Miraval's reputation as a renowned provider of wellness and mindfulness experiences, the extension of the Hyatt brand beyond traditional hotel stays, and the establishment of deferred tax liabilities.
(4) Amortized over useful lives ranging from two to seven years.
In conjunction with the acquisition of Miraval, a consolidated hospitality venture for which we are the managing member (the "Miraval Venture") issued $9 million of redeemable preferred shares to unrelated third-party investors. The preferred shares are non-voting, except as required by applicable law and certain contractual approval rights, and have liquidation preference over all other classes of securities within the Miraval Venture. The redeemable preferred shares earn a return of 12% and a redemption premium that increases over time depending on the length of time the redeemable preferred shares are outstanding. The preferred shares are redeemable at various time periods at the option of the Miraval Venture starting 12 months from the date of issuance. If not redeemed by the Miraval Venture prior to the two-year anniversary, the preferred shareholders have the option to require redemption of all preferred shares outstanding. The preferred shares are also redeemable upon the occurrence of certain change-in-control events. Under the current terms, the shares are classified as a redeemable noncontrolling interest in preferred shares of a subsidiary, which are presented between liabilities and equity on our condensed consolidated balance sheets and carried at the current redemption value.
Royal Palms Resort and Spa—During the three months ended September 30, 2016, we acquired Royal Palms Resort and Spa in Phoenix, Arizona, from an unrelated third party for a net purchase price of approximately $86 million, net of $2 million of proration adjustments. Due to the iconic nature of the hotel, we retained the Royal Palms Resort and Spa name and added the hotel to The Unbound Collection by Hyatt. Of the $88 million purchase price, assets acquired and recorded in our owned and leased hotels segment consist of $75 million of property and equipment, a $9 million indefinite-lived brand intangible, and $1 million of advanced bookings intangibles. We also recorded $3 million of management agreement intangibles in our Americas management and franchising segment, which are being amortized over a useful life of 20 years. The purchase of Royal Palms Resort and Spa was structured and identified as a replacement property in a potential reverse like-kind exchange agreement, but the allowable period to complete the exchange expired during the first quarter of 2017.
The Confidante Miami Beach—During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, we acquired Thompson Miami Beach for a purchase price of approximately $238 million, from a seller indirectly owned by a limited partnership affiliated with the brother of our Executive Chairman. Of the $238 million purchase price, assets acquired consist of $228 million of property and equipment, which was recorded in our owned and leased hotels segment, and $10 million of management agreement intangibles, which were recorded in our Americas management and franchising segment and are being amortized over a useful life of 20 years. We rebranded this hotel as The Confidante Miami Beach and added the hotel to The Unbound Collection by Hyatt. The purchase of The Confidante Miami Beach was structured and identified as replacement property in a potential reverse like-kind exchange agreement, but the allowable period to complete the exchange expired during the fourth quarter of 2016.
Dispositions
Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress—During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, we sold Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress to an unrelated third party for $202 million, net of closing costs and proration adjustments, and entered into a long-term management agreement with the owner of the property. The sale resulted in a pre-tax gain of $26 million, which was deferred and is being recognized in management and franchise fees over the term of the management agreement within our Americas management and franchising segment. The operating results and financial position of this hotel prior to the sale remain within our owned and leased hotels segment. Proceeds from the sale of Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress are held as restricted for use in a potential like-kind exchange.
Hyatt Regency Louisville—During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, we sold Hyatt Regency Louisville to an unrelated third party for $65 million, net of closing costs and proration adjustments, and entered into a long-term franchise agreement with the owner of the property. The sale resulted in a pre-tax gain of $35 million, which was recognized in gains (losses) on sales of real estate on our condensed consolidated statements of income during the nine months ended September 30, 2017. The operating results and financial position of this hotel prior to the sale remain within our owned and leased hotels segment. Proceeds from the sale of Hyatt Regency Louisville were initially held as restricted for use in a potential like-kind exchange, however, since a suitable replacement property was not identified within the specified 45 day period, the sale proceeds were subsequently released.
Land Held for Development—During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, we sold land and construction in progress for $29 million to an unconsolidated hospitality venture in which we have a 50% ownership interest, with the intent to complete development of a hotel in Glendale, California. The sale resulted in a pre-tax loss of $1 million, which was recognized in gains (losses) on sales of real estate on our condensed consolidated statements of income during the nine months ended September 30, 2017.
Hyatt Regency Birmingham (U.K.)—During the three months ended September 30, 2016, we sold the shares of the company that owns Hyatt Regency Birmingham (U.K.) to an unrelated third party for approximately $49 million, net of closing costs and proration adjustments and entered into a long-term management agreement with the owner of the property. The sale resulted in a pre-tax gain of $17 million, which was deferred and is being recognized in management and franchise fees over the term of the management agreement, within our EAME/SW Asia management and franchising segment. The operating results and financial position of this hotel prior to the sale remain within our owned and leased hotels segment.
Andaz 5th Avenue—During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, we sold Andaz 5th Avenue to an unrelated third party for $240 million, net of $10 million of closing costs and proration adjustments and entered into a long-term management agreement with the owner of the property. The sale resulted in a pre-tax loss of $21 million, which was recognized in gains (losses) on sales of real estate on our condensed consolidated statements of income during the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The operating results and financial position of this hotel prior to the sale remain within our owned and leased hotels segment.
As a result of certain dispositions, we have agreed to provide customary indemnifications to third-party purchasers for certain liabilities incurred prior to sale and for breach of certain representations and warranties made during the sales process, such as representations of valid title, authority, and environmental issues that may not be limited by a contractual monetary amount. These indemnification agreements survive until the applicable statutes of limitation expire or until the agreed upon contract terms expire.
Like-Kind Exchange Agreements
Periodically, we enter into like-kind exchange agreements upon the disposition or acquisition of certain hotels. Pursuant to the terms of these agreements, the proceeds from the sales are placed into an escrow account administered by a qualified intermediary. The proceeds are recorded as restricted cash on our condensed consolidated balance sheets and released (i) if they are utilized as part of a like-kind exchange agreement, (ii) if we do not identify a suitable replacement property within 45 days after the agreement date, or (iii) when a like-kind exchange agreement is not completed within the remaining allowable time period.
Intangibles, Net
Intangibles, Net
INTANGIBLES, NET
 
September 30, 2017
 
Weighted-
average useful
lives in years
 
December 31, 2016
Management and franchise agreement intangibles
$
635

 
25
 
$
589

Lease related intangibles
126

 
110
 
115

Advanced bookings intangibles
12

 
6
 
11

Brand and other intangibles (1)
71

 
11
 
22

 
844

 
 
 
737

Accumulated amortization
(162
)
 
 
 
(138
)
Intangibles, net
$
682

 
 
 
$
599


(1) The weighted-average useful life excludes indefinite-lived intangible assets.
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
Amortization expense
$
8

 
$
7

 
$
23

 
$
20

Debt
Debt
DEBT
Long-term debt, net of current maturities was $1,444 million and $1,445 million at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.
Revolving Credit Facility—During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, we had borrowings of $620 million and repayments of $380 million on our revolving credit facility. The weighted-average interest rate on these borrowings was 2.13% at September 30, 2017. At September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, we had $340 million and $100 million outstanding, respectively. At September 30, 2017, we had $1.2 billion available on our revolving credit facility.
Senior Notes—During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, we issued $400 million of 4.850% senior notes due 2026, at an issue price of 99.920% (the "2026 Notes"). We received net proceeds of $396 million from the sale of the 2026 Notes, after deducting discounts and offering expenses of approximately $4 million. We used a portion of the net proceeds to pay for the redemption of $250 million of 3.875% senior notes due 2016 (the "2016 Notes") (as described below), with the remaining proceeds intended to be used for general corporate purposes. Interest on the 2026 Notes is payable semi-annually on March 15 and September 15 of each year.
The 2026 Notes, together with our $196 million of 6.875% senior notes due 2019 (the "2019 Notes"), $250 million of 5.375% senior notes due 2021 (the "2021 Notes"), and $350 million of 3.375% senior notes due 2023 (the "2023 Notes"), are collectively referred to as the "Senior Notes."
Debt Redemption—During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, we redeemed all of our outstanding 2016 Notes, of which an aggregate principal amount of $250 million was outstanding. The redemption price, which was calculated in accordance with the terms of the 2016 Notes and included principal and accrued interest plus a make-whole premium, was $254 million. The make-whole premium was recorded within other income (loss), net on our condensed consolidated statements of income, see Note 17.
Senior Secured Term Loan—During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, we repaid the senior secured term loan of $64 million related to Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa.
Fair Value—We estimated the fair value of debt, excluding capital leases, which consists of our Senior Notes, bonds and other long-term debt. Our Senior Notes and bonds are classified as Level Two due to the use and weighting of multiple market inputs in the final price of the security. We estimated the fair value of other debt instruments using a discounted cash flow analysis based on current market inputs for similar types of arrangements. Based upon the lack of availability of market data, we have classified our revolving credit facility and other debt instruments as Level Three. The primary sensitivity in these calculations is based on the selection of appropriate discount rates. Fluctuations in these assumptions will result in different estimates of fair value.
 
September 30, 2017
 
Carrying value
 
Fair value
 
Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (level one)
 
Significant other observable inputs (level two)
 
Significant unobservable inputs (level three)
Debt (1)
$
1,797

 
$
1,904

 
$
—

 
$
1,470

 
$
434

(1) Excludes capital lease obligations of $14 million and unamortized discounts and deferred financing fees of $15 million.
 
December 31, 2016
 
Carrying value
 
Fair value
 
Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (level one)
 
Significant other observable inputs (level two)
 
Significant unobservable inputs (level three)
Debt (2)
$
1,565

 
$
1,642

 
$
—

 
$
1,450

 
$
192

(2) Excludes capital lease obligations of $15 million and unamortized discounts and deferred financing fees of $16 million.
Liabilities
Liabilities
LIABILITIES
 
September 30, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
Deferred gains on sales of hotel properties
$
372

 
$
363

Deferred compensation plans (Note 4)
388

 
352

Loyalty program liability
296

 
296

Guarantee liabilities (Note 11)
110

 
124

Other
384

 
337

Total other long-term liabilities
$
1,550

 
$
1,472


Accrued expenses and other current liabilities included $149 million and $139 million of liabilities related to our loyalty program at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.
Income Taxes
Income Taxes
INCOME TAXES
The effective income tax rates for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and September 30, 2016, were 44.5% and 30.2%, respectively. The effective income tax rates for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and September 30, 2016, were 36.4% and 28.4%, respectively. Our effective tax rates increased for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, primarily due to the favorable impact related to the reversal of uncertain tax positions in 2016 and the unfavorable impact of the expiration of unexercised Stock Appreciation Rights ("SARs") in the third quarter of 2017 resulting in a reversal of a deferred tax asset. The impact for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 is partially offset by increased foreign tax credits recognized on the redemption of our preferred shares in Playa.
Unrecognized tax benefits were $92 million and $86 million at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively, of which $7 million and $5 million, respectively, would impact the effective tax rates if recognized.
During the first quarter of 2017, the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") issued a "Notice of Deficiency" for our 2009 through 2011 tax years. We disagree with the IRS' assessment as it relates to the inclusion of loyalty program contributions as taxable income to the Company. In the second quarter of 2017, we filed a petition with the United States Tax Court for redetermination of the tax liability asserted by the IRS related to our loyalty program. If the IRS' position is upheld, it would result in an income tax liability of $117 million (including $24 million of estimated interest, net of federal tax benefit) for the years under audit that would be primarily offset by a deferred tax asset, and therefore, only the related interest would have an impact on the effective tax rate if recognized. We believe we have adequate tax reserves in connection with this matter.
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
In the ordinary course of business, we enter into various commitments, guarantees, surety bonds, and letter of credit agreements, which are discussed below:
Commitments—At September 30, 2017, we are committed, under certain conditions, to lend or invest up to $417 million, net of any related letters of credit, in various business ventures.
Performance Guarantees—Certain of our contractual agreements with third-party owners require us to guarantee payments to the owners if specified levels of operating profit are not achieved by their hotels.
Our most significant performance guarantee relates to four managed hotels in France that we began managing in the second quarter of 2013 ("the four managed hotels in France"), which has a term of seven years, with approximately two and three-quarter years remaining. This guarantee has a maximum cap, but does not have an annual cap. The remaining maximum exposure related to our performance guarantees at September 30, 2017 was $391 million, of which €293 million ($346 million using exchange rates at September 30, 2017) related to the four managed hotels in France.
We had total net performance guarantee liabilities of $66 million and $79 million at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, which included $50 million and $55 million recorded in other long-term liabilities and $16 million and $24 million in accrued expenses and other current liabilities on our condensed consolidated balance sheets, respectively. Performance guarantee expense or income and income from amortization of the guarantee obligation liabilities are recorded in other income (loss), net on our condensed consolidated statements of income, see Note 17.
 
 
The four managed hotels in France
 
Other performance guarantees
 
All performance guarantees
 
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
Beginning balance, January 1
 
$
66

 
$
93

 
$
13

 
$
4

 
$
79

 
$
97

Initial guarantee obligation liability upon inception
 
—

 
—

 
3

 
—

 
3

 
—

Amortization of initial guarantee obligation liability into income
 
(7
)
 
(17
)
 
(2
)
 
—

 
(9
)
 
(17
)
Performance guarantee expense (income), net
 
41

 
29

 
(1
)
 
(2
)
 
40

 
27

Net payments during the period
 
(49
)
 
(34
)
 
(1
)
 
—

 
(50
)
 
(34
)
Foreign currency exchange, net
 
6

 
3

 
—

 
—

 
6

 
3

Ending balance, June 30
 
$
57

 
$
74

 
$
12

 
$
2

 
$
69

 
$
76

Amortization of initial guarantee obligation liability into income
 
(4
)
 
(8
)
 
(1
)
 
—

 
(5
)
 
(8
)
Performance guarantee expense, net
 
13

 
13

 
1

 
—

 
14

 
13

Net (payments) receipts during the period
 
(16
)
 
(10
)
 
1

 
1

 
(15
)
 
(9
)
Foreign currency exchange, net
 
3

 
1

 
—

 
—

 
3

 
1

Ending balance, September 30
 
$
53

 
$
70

 
$
13

 
$
3

 
$
66

 
$
73


Additionally, we enter into certain management contracts where we have the right, but not an obligation, to make payments to certain hotel owners if their hotels do not achieve specified levels of operating profit. If we choose not to fund the shortfall, the hotel owner has the option to terminate the management contract. At September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, there were no amounts recorded on our condensed consolidated balance sheets related to these performance test clauses.
Debt Repayment Guarantees—We enter into various debt repayment guarantees related to our unconsolidated hospitality ventures and certain managed or franchised hotels. Typically, we enter into debt repayment guarantees in order to assist hotel owners in obtaining third-party financing or to obtain more favorable borrowing terms. Included within debt repayment guarantees are the following:
Property description
 
Maximum potential future payments
 
Maximum exposure net of recoverability from third parties
 
Other long-term liabilities recorded at September 30, 2017
 
Other long-term liabilities recorded at December 31, 2016
 
Year of guarantee expiration
Hotel property in Washington State (1), (3), (4), (5)
 
$
215

 
$
—

 
$
28

 
$
35

 
2020
Hotel properties in India (2), (3)
 
184

 
184

 
18

 
21

 
2020
Hotel property in Brazil (1)
 
80

 
40

 
2

 
3

 
2020
Hotel property in Minnesota
 
25

 
25

 
2

 
2

 
2021
Hotel property in Arizona (1), (4)
 
25

 
—

 
2

 
2

 
2019
Hotel properties in California (1)
 
31

 
13

 
6

 
6

 
various, through 2021
Other (1)
 
20

 
14

 
2

 
—

 
various, through 2021
Total
 
$
580

 
$
276

 
$
60

 
$
69

 
 

(1) We have agreements with our unconsolidated hospitality venture partner, the respective hotel owners or other third parties to recover certain amounts funded under the debt repayment guarantee; the recoverability mechanism may be in the form of cash, financing receivable, or HTM debt security.
(2) Debt repayment guarantee is denominated in Indian rupees and translated using exchange rates at September 30, 2017. We have the contractual right to recover amounts funded from the unconsolidated hospitality venture, which is a related party. We expect our maximum exposure to be $92 million, taking into account our partner’s 50% ownership interest in the unconsolidated hospitality venture.
(3) Under certain events or conditions, we have the right to force the sale of the property(ies) in order to recover amounts funded.
(4) If certain funding thresholds are met or if certain events occur, we have the ability to assume control of the property.
(5) We are subject to a completion guarantee whereby the parties agree to substantially complete the construction of the project by a specified date. In the event of default, we are obligated to complete construction using the funds available from the outstanding loan. Any additional funds paid by us are subject to recovery through a HTM debt security.
At September 30, 2017, the hotel owners are current on their debt service obligations.
Guarantee Liabilities Fair Value—We estimated the fair value of our guarantees to be $216 million and $231 million at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. Due to the lack of readily available market data, we have classified our guarantees as Level Three in the fair value hierarchy.
Insurance—We obtain commercial insurance for potential losses for general liability, workers' compensation, automobile liability, employment practices, crime, property and other miscellaneous coverages. A portion of the risk is retained on a self-insurance basis primarily through U.S. based and licensed captive insurance companies that are wholly owned subsidiaries of Hyatt and generally insure our deductibles and retentions. Reserve requirements are established based on actuarial projections of ultimate losses. Losses estimated to be paid within 12 months are $36 million and $30 million at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively, and are classified within accrued expenses and other current liabilities on our condensed consolidated balance sheets, while losses expected to be payable in future periods are $63 million and $62 million at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively, and are included in other long-term liabilities on our condensed consolidated balance sheets. At September 30, 2017, standby letters of credit of $7 million were issued to provide collateral for the estimated claims, which are guaranteed by us.
Collective Bargaining Agreements—At September 30, 2017, approximately 25% of our U.S. based employees were covered by various collective bargaining agreements, generally providing for basic pay rates, working hours, other conditions of employment and orderly settlement of labor disputes. Certain employees are covered by union sponsored multi-employer pension and health plans pursuant to agreements between us and various unions. Generally, labor relations have been maintained in a normal and satisfactory manner, and we believe our employee relations are good.
Surety Bonds—Surety bonds issued on our behalf were $25 million at September 30, 2017 and primarily relate to workers’ compensation, taxes, licenses and utilities related to our lodging operations.
Letters of Credit—Letters of credit outstanding on our behalf at September 30, 2017 were $267 million, which relate to our ongoing operations, collateral for estimated insurance claims, and securitization of our performance under our debt repayment guarantee associated with the hotel properties in India, which is only called upon if we default on our guarantee. The letters of credit outstanding do not reduce the available capacity under our revolving credit facility.
Capital Expenditures—As part of our ongoing business operations, significant expenditures are required to complete renovation projects that have been approved.
Other—We act as general partner of various partnerships owning hotel properties subject to mortgage indebtedness. These mortgage agreements generally limit the lender's recourse to security interests in assets financed and/or other assets of the partnership(s) and/or the general partner(s) thereof.
In conjunction with financing obtained for our unconsolidated hospitality ventures and certain managed hotels, we may provide standard indemnifications to the lender for loss, liability or damage occurring as a result of our actions or actions of the other unconsolidated hospitality venture owners.
We are subject, from time to time, to various claims and contingencies related to lawsuits, taxes and environmental matters, as well as commitments under contractual obligations. Many of these claims are covered under our current insurance programs, subject to deductibles. We recognize a liability associated with commitments and contingencies when a loss is probable and reasonably estimable. Although the ultimate liability for these matters cannot be determined at this point, based on information currently available, we do not expect the ultimate resolution of such claims and litigation will have a material effect on our condensed consolidated financial statements.
Equity
Equity
EQUITY
 
Stockholders'
equity
 
Noncontrolling interests
in consolidated
subsidiaries
 
Total equity
Balance at January 1, 2017
$
3,903

 
$
5

 
$
3,908

Net income attributable to Hyatt Hotels Corporation
173

 
—

 
173

Other comprehensive income
105

 
—

 
105

Contributions from noncontrolling interests
—

 
1

 
1

Repurchase of common stock
(555
)
 
—

 
(555
)
Directors compensation
2

 
—

 
2

Employee stock plan issuance
3

 
—

 
3

Share-based payment activity
20

 
—

 
20

Balance at September 30, 2017
$
3,651

 
$
6

 
$
3,657

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Stockholders'
equity
 
Noncontrolling interests
in consolidated
subsidiaries
 
Total equity
Balance at January 1, 2016
$
3,991

 
$
4

 
$
3,995

Net income attributable to Hyatt Hotels Corporation
163

 
—

 
163

Other comprehensive income
3

 
—

 
3

Repurchase of common stock
(268
)
 
—

 
(268
)
Directors compensation
2

 
—

 
2

Employee stock plan issuance
3

 
—

 
3

Share-based payment activity
19

 
—

 
19

Balance at September 30, 2016
$
3,913

 
$
4

 
$
3,917


Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
 
Balance at
July 1, 2017
 
Current period other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification
 
Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss
 
Balance at September 30, 2017
Foreign currency translation adjustments
$
(239
)
 
$
11

 
$
—

 
$
(228
)
Unrealized gains (losses) on AFS securities
78

 
(12
)
 
—

 
66

Unrecognized pension cost
(7
)
 
—

 
—

 
(7
)
Unrealized (losses) gains on derivative instruments
(4
)
 
1

 
—

 
(3
)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
$
(172
)
 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
(172
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at
January 1, 2017
 
Current period other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification
 
Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss
 
Balance at
September 30, 2017
Foreign currency translation adjustments
$
(299
)
 
$
71

 
$
—

 
$
(228
)
Unrealized gains on AFS securities
33

 
33

 
—

 
66

Unrecognized pension cost
(7
)
 
—

 
—

 
(7
)
Unrealized (losses) gains on derivative instruments
(4
)
 
1

 
—

 
(3
)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
$
(277
)
 
$
105

 
$
—

 
$
(172
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at
July 1, 2016
 
Current period other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification
 
Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss (a)
 
Balance at
September 30, 2016
Foreign currency translation adjustments
$
(242
)
 
$
(15
)
 
$
3

 
$
(254
)
Unrealized gains (losses) on AFS securities
47

 
(8
)
 
—

 
39

Unrecognized pension cost
(7
)
 
—

 
—

 
(7
)
Unrealized losses on derivative instruments
(5
)
 
—

 
—

 
(5
)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
$
(207
)
 
$
(23
)
 
$
3

 
$
(227
)
(a) The amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss related to the sale of the shares of the company that owns Hyatt Regency Birmingham (U.K.) and was recorded within other long-term liabilities on our condensed consolidated balance sheets.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at
January 1, 2016
 
Current period other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification
 
Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss (a)
 
Balance at
September 30, 2016
Foreign currency translation adjustments
$
(257
)
 
$
—

 
$
3

 
$
(254
)
Unrealized gains on AFS securities
39

 
—

 
—

 
39

Unrecognized pension cost
(7
)
 
—

 
—

 
(7
)
Unrealized losses on derivative instruments
(5
)
 
—

 
—

 
(5
)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
$
(230
)
 
$
—

 
$
3

 
$
(227
)
(a) The amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss related to the sale of the shares of the company that owns Hyatt Regency Birmingham (U.K.) and was recorded within other long-term liabilities on our condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Share Repurchases—During 2017, 2016 and 2015, our board of directors authorized the repurchase of up to $500 million, $500 million and $400 million, respectively, of our common stock. These repurchases may be made from time to time in the open market, in privately negotiated transactions, or otherwise, including pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 plan, at prices we deem appropriate and subject to market conditions, applicable law and other factors deemed relevant in our sole discretion. The common stock repurchase program applies to our Class A common stock and our Class B common stock. The common stock repurchase program does not obligate us to repurchase any dollar amount or number of shares of common stock and the program may be suspended or discontinued at any time.
In March 2017, we entered into an accelerated share repurchase program ("March 2017 ASR") with a third-party financial institution. Under the March 2017 ASR, which was settled during the nine months ended September 30, 2017, we paid $300 million and received 5,393,669 Class A shares, which were repurchased at a weighted-average price of $55.62 per share.
In August 2017, we entered into a separate accelerated share repurchase program ("August 2017 ASR") with a third-party financial institution. Under the August 2017 ASR, we paid $100 million and received an initial delivery of 1,401,787 Class A shares, which were repurchased at a price of $57.07 per share. This initial delivery of shares represents the minimum number of shares that we may receive under the agreement and was accounted for as a reduction to stockholders’ equity on our condensed consolidated balance sheets. Upon settlement of the August 2017 ASR in the fourth quarter, the total number of shares ultimately delivered is determined based on the volume-weighted-average price of our common stock during the period the ASR is outstanding. At September 30, 2017, the remaining yet to be delivered shares totaled $20 million and were accounted for as an equity-classified forward contract.
The March 2017 ASR and the August 2017 ASR are collectively referred to as the "2017 ASR Agreements." The delivery of shares under the 2017 ASR Agreements resulted in a reduction in weighted-average common shares outstanding for basic and diluted earnings per share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, see Note 16.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, we repurchased 9,492,729 shares of Class A and Class B common stock, including shares repurchased pursuant to the 2017 ASR Agreements. The shares of common stock were repurchased at a weighted-average price of $56.37 per share for an aggregate purchase price of $535 million, excluding related insignificant expenses. Total shares repurchased during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 represented approximately 7% of our total shares of common stock outstanding at December 31, 2016.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, we repurchased 5,556,424 shares of Class A and Class B common stock. The shares of common stock were repurchased at a weighted-average price of $48.25 per share for an aggregate purchase price of $268 million, excluding related insignificant expenses. The shares repurchased during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 represented approximately 4% of our total shares of common stock outstanding at December 31, 2015.
The shares of Class A common stock repurchased on the open market were retired and returned to the status of authorized and unissued shares while the shares of Class B common stock repurchased were retired and the total number of authorized Class B shares was reduced by the number of shares repurchased, see Note 14. At September 30, 2017, we had approximately $302 million remaining under the share repurchase authorization.
Stock-Based Compensation
Stock-Based Compensation
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
As part of our Long-Term Incentive Plan ("LTIP"), we award SARs, Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs"), Performance Share Units ("PSUs") and Performance Vesting Restricted Stock ("PSs") to certain employees. Compensation expense and unearned compensation presented below exclude amounts related to employees of our managed hotels and other employees whose payroll is reimbursed, as this expense has been and will continue to be reimbursed by our third-party hotel owners and is recorded in other revenues from managed properties and other costs from managed properties on our condensed consolidated statements of income. Stock-based compensation expense included in selling, general, and administrative expense on our condensed consolidated statements of income related to these awards was as follows:
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
SARs
$
1

 
$
1

 
$
10

 
$
9

RSUs
3

 
2

 
14

 
13

PSUs and PSs
1

 
(2
)
 
2

 
(1
)
Total stock-based compensation recorded within selling, general, and administrative expenses
$
5

 
$
1

 
$
26

 
$
21


SARs—During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, we granted 625,740 SARs to employees with a weighted-average grant date fair value of $16.42.
RSUs— During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, we granted 483,302 RSUs to employees with a weighted-average grant date fair value of $53.77.
PSUs—During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, we granted 102,115 PSUs to our executive officers, with a weighted-average grant date fair value of $52.65. The performance period applicable to such PSUs is a three year period beginning January 1, 2017 and ending December 31, 2019.
Our total unearned compensation for our stock-based compensation programs at September 30, 2017 was $6 million for SARs, $19 million for RSUs and $5 million for PSUs and PSs, which will primarily be recorded to compensation expense over the next three years with respect to SARs and RSUs, and over the next two years with respect to PSUs and PSs.
Related-Party Transactions
Related-Party Transactions
RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS
In addition to those included elsewhere in the Notes to our condensed consolidated financial statements, related-party transactions entered into by us are summarized as follows:
Leases—Since 2005, we leased space for our corporate headquarters at the Hyatt Center in Chicago, Illinois. A subsidiary of the Company holds a master lease for a portion of the Hyatt Center and entered into sublease agreements with certain related parties. Following the relocation of our corporate headquarters during the three months ended September 30, 2017, we have terminated one of the sublease agreements and expect to terminate the master lease and assign the remaining sublease agreement in the fourth quarter.
Legal Services—A partner in a law firm that provided services to us throughout the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and September 30, 2016, is the brother-in-law of our Executive Chairman. We incurred $2 million and insignificant legal fees with this firm for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and September 30, 2016, respectively. We incurred $3 million and insignificant legal fees with this firm during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and September 30, 2016, respectively. At September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, we had $2 million and insignificant amounts due to the law firm, respectively.
Equity Method Investments—We have equity method investments in entities that own properties for which we receive management or franchise fees. We recorded fees of $6 million and $8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and September 30, 2016, respectively. We recorded fees of $18 million and $22 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and September 30, 2016, respectively. At September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, we had receivables due from these properties of $11 million and $7 million, respectively. Our ownership interest in these unconsolidated hospitality ventures generally varies from 24% to 70%. In addition, in some cases we provide loans (see Note 5) or guarantees (see Note 11) to these entities. During each of the three months ended September 30, 2017 and September 30, 2016, we recorded income related to these guarantees of $1 million. We recorded income related to these guarantees of $4 million and $3 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and September 30, 2016, respectively.
Class B Share Repurchase— During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, we repurchased 1,813,459 shares of Class B common stock for a weighted average price of $59.29 per share, for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $107 million. The shares repurchased represented approximately 2% of our total shares of common stock outstanding prior to the repurchase. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, we repurchased 1,881,636 shares of Class B common stock for a weighted average price of $53.15 per share, for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $100 million. The shares repurchased represented approximately 1% of our total shares of common stock outstanding prior to the repurchase. The shares of Class B common stock were repurchased in privately negotiated transactions from trusts for the benefit of certain Pritzker family members and limited partnerships owned indirectly by trusts for the benefit of certain Pritzker family members and were retired, thereby reducing the total number of shares outstanding and reducing the shares of Class B common stock authorized and outstanding by the repurchased share amount.
Class B Share Conversion—During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, 10,154,050 shares and 14,926,420 shares of Class B common stock, respectively, were converted on a share-for-share basis into shares of our Class A common stock, $0.01 par value per share. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, 500,000 shares of Class B common stock were converted on a share-for-share basis into shares of our Class A common stock, $0.01 par value per share. The shares of Class B common stock that were converted into shares of Class A common stock have been retired, thereby reducing the shares of Class B common stock authorized and outstanding.
Segment Information
Segment Information
SEGMENT INFORMATION
Our reportable segments are components of the business which are managed discretely and for which discrete financial information is reviewed regularly by the chief operating decision maker to assess performance and make decisions regarding the allocation of resources. Our chief operating decision maker is our President and Chief Executive Officer. We define our reportable segments as follows:
•
Owned and leased hotels—This segment derives its earnings from owned and leased hotel properties located predominantly in the United States but also in certain international locations and for purposes of segment Adjusted EBITDA, includes our pro rata share of the Adjusted EBITDA of our unconsolidated hospitality ventures, based on our ownership percentage of each venture. Adjusted EBITDA includes intercompany expenses related to management fees paid to the Company's management and franchising segments, which are eliminated in consolidation. Intersegment revenues relate to promotional award redemptions at our owned and leased hotels related to our co-branded credit card, which are eliminated in consolidation.
•
Americas management and franchising—This segment derives its earnings primarily from a combination of hotel management and licensing of our portfolio of brands to franchisees located in the United States, Latin America, Canada and the Caribbean. This segment's revenues also include the reimbursement of costs incurred on behalf of managed hotel property owners and franchisees with no added margin. These costs relate primarily to payroll costs at managed properties where the Company is the employer. These revenues and costs are recorded within other revenues from managed properties and other costs from managed properties, respectively. The intersegment revenues relate to management fees earned from the Company's owned hotels, which are eliminated in consolidation.
•
ASPAC management and franchising—This segment derives its earnings primarily from a combination of hotel management and licensing of our portfolio of brands to franchisees located in Southeast Asia, as well as Greater China, Australia, South Korea, Japan and Micronesia. This segment's revenues also include the reimbursement of costs incurred on behalf of managed hotel property owners and franchisees with no added margin. These costs relate primarily to reservations, marketing and technology costs. These revenues and costs are recorded within other revenues from managed properties and other costs from managed properties, respectively. The intersegment revenues relate to management fees earned from the Company's owned hotels, which are eliminated in consolidation.
•
EAME/SW Asia management and franchising—This segment derives its earnings primarily from a combination of hotel management and licensing of our portfolio of brands to franchisees located in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, India, Central Asia and Nepal. This segment's revenues also include the reimbursement of costs incurred on behalf of managed hotel property owners and franchisees with no added margin. These costs relate primarily to reservations, marketing and technology costs. These revenues and costs are recorded within other revenues from managed properties and other costs from managed properties, respectively. The intersegment revenues relate to management fees earned from the Company's owned hotels, which are eliminated in consolidation.
Our chief operating decision maker evaluates performance based on each segment's revenue and Adjusted EBITDA. Adjusted EBITDA, as we define it, is a non-GAAP measure. We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income attributable to Hyatt Hotels Corporation plus our pro rata share of unconsolidated hospitality ventures Adjusted EBITDA based on our ownership percentage of each venture, adjusted to exclude interest expense; provision for income taxes; depreciation and amortization; equity earnings (losses) from unconsolidated hospitality ventures; stock-based compensation expense; gains (losses) on sales of real estate and other income (loss), net.
The table below shows summarized consolidated financial information by segment. Included within corporate and other are the results of Miraval and exhale, Hyatt Residence Club license fees, results related to our co-branded credit card, and unallocated corporate expenses.
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
Owned and leased hotels
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Owned and leased hotels revenues
$
505

 
$
519

 
$
1,625

 
$
1,594

Other revenues
—

 
—

 
13

 
—

Intersegment revenues (a)
3

 
—

 
7

 
—

Adjusted EBITDA
104


120


383


400

Depreciation and amortization
75

 
71

 
222

 
211

Americas management and franchising
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Management and franchise fees revenues
95

 
90

 
308

 
281

Other revenues from managed properties
419

 
409

 
1,278

 
1,266

Intersegment revenues (a)
15

 
16

 
58

 
57

Adjusted EBITDA
82

 
77

 
269

 
242

Depreciation and amortization
5

 
5

 
14

 
14

ASPAC management and franchising
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Management and franchise fees revenues
27

 
23

 
79

 
67

Other revenues from managed properties
26

 
24

 
78

 
72

Intersegment revenues (a)
—

 
1

 
1

 
1

Adjusted EBITDA
17

 
14

 
48

 
38

Depreciation and amortization
—

 
—

 
1

 
1

EAME/SW Asia management and franchising
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Management and franchise fees revenues
18

 
15

 
51

 
47

Other revenues from managed properties
18

 
15

 
51

 
47

Intersegment revenues (a)
3

 
2

 
7

 
8

Adjusted EBITDA
11

 
8

 
28

 
24

Depreciation and amortization
1

 
1

 
4

 
4

Corporate and other
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues
32

 
12

 
91

 
34

Adjusted EBITDA
(35
)
 
(27
)
 
(93
)
 
(91
)
Depreciation and amortization
11

 
10

 
33

 
24

Eliminations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues (a)
(21
)
 
(19
)
 
(73
)
 
(66
)
Adjusted EBITDA
1

 
—

 
2

 
—

TOTAL
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues
$
1,119

 
$
1,088

 
$
3,501

 
$
3,342

Adjusted EBITDA
180

 
192

 
637

 
613

Depreciation and amortization
92

 
87

 
274

 
254

(a)
Intersegment revenues are included in the management and franchise fees revenues and owned and leased hotels revenues and in Eliminations.

The table below provides a reconciliation of our net income attributable to Hyatt Hotels Corporation to EBITDA and a reconciliation of EBITDA to our consolidated Adjusted EBITDA: 
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
Net income attributable to Hyatt Hotels Corporation
$
16

 
$
62

 
$
173

 
$
163

Interest expense
20

 
20

 
61

 
57

Provision for income taxes
14

 
28

 
100

 
65

Depreciation and amortization
92

 
87

 
274

 
254

EBITDA
142

 
197

 
608

 
539

Equity (earnings) losses from unconsolidated hospitality ventures
(1
)
 
(25
)
 
1

 
(46
)
Stock-based compensation expense (Note 13)
5

 
1

 
26

 
21

(Gains) losses on sales of real estate (Note 6)
—

 
—

 
(34
)
 
21

Other (income) loss, net (Note 17)
19

 
(4
)
 
(23
)
 
(1
)
Pro rata share of unconsolidated hospitality ventures Adjusted EBITDA
15

 
23

 
59

 
79

Adjusted EBITDA
$
180

 
$
192

 
$
637

 
$
613

Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share
EARNINGS PER SHARE
The calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share, including a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator, are as follows:
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
Numerator:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
$
17

 
$
62

 
$
174

 
$
163

Net income and accretion attributable to noncontrolling interests
(1
)
 
—

 
(1
)
 
—

Net income attributable to Hyatt Hotels Corporation
$
16

 
$
62

 
$
173

 
$
163

Denominator:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic weighted average shares outstanding
124,010,961

 
131,917,434

 
126,399,472

 
133,672,570

Share-based compensation and equity-classified forward contract
1,396,922

 
1,146,718

 
1,315,462

 
933,563

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding
125,407,883

 
133,064,152

 
127,714,934

 
134,606,133

Basic Earnings Per Share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
$
0.14

 
$
0.48

 
$
1.38

 
$
1.22

Net income and accretion attributable to noncontrolling interests
(0.01
)
 
—

 
(0.01
)
 
—

Net income attributable to Hyatt Hotels Corporation
$
0.13

 
$
0.48

 
$
1.37

 
$
1.22

Diluted Earnings Per Share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
$
0.14

 
$
0.47

 
$
1.37

 
$
1.21

Net income and accretion attributable to noncontrolling interests
(0.01
)
 
—

 
(0.01
)
 
—

Net income attributable to Hyatt Hotels Corporation
$
0.13

 
$
0.47

 
$
1.36

 
$
1.21


The computations of diluted net income per share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and September 30, 2016 do not include the following shares of Class A common stock assumed to be issued as stock-settled SARs and RSUs because they are anti-dilutive.
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
SARs
29,100

 
73,300

 
32,300

 
80,400

RSUs
400

 
—

 
200

 
4,200

Other Income (Loss), Net
Other Income (Loss), Net
OTHER INCOME (LOSS), NET
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
Interest income (Note 4)
$
2

 
$
2

 
$
99

 
$
5

Depreciation recovery
7

 
8

 
19

 
19

Performance guarantee liability amortization (Note 11)
5

 
8

 
14

 
25

Debt repayment guarantee liability amortization (Note 11)
2

 
—

 
8

 
1

Cease use liability
(21
)
 
—

 
(21
)
 
—

Realized losses (Note 4)
—

 
—

 
(40
)
 
—

Performance guarantee expense, net (Note 11)
(14
)
 
(13
)
 
(54
)
 
(40
)
Other
—

 
(1
)
 
(2
)
 
(9
)
Other income (loss), net
$
(19
)
 
$
4

 
$
23

 
$
1


During the three months ended September 30, 2017, we relocated our corporate headquarters and recorded a corresponding cease use liability of $21 million. The liability is recorded in other current and other long-term liabilities on our condensed consolidated balance sheets within corporate and other.
Subsequent Events
Subsequent Events
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
In October 2017, we sold Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch and Royal Palms Resort and Spa to an unrelated third party as a portfolio for $305 million. We entered into a long-term management agreement for each property upon sale.

In conjunction with the sale of Avendra LLC, an unconsolidated hospitality venture classified as an equity method investment within our Americas management and franchising segment, to Aramark Corporation, we expect to receive net cash proceeds of approximately $210 million to be used for the benefit of Hyatt’s branded hotels. The transaction is expected to close in Q4 2017.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements (Policies)
Basis of Accounting 
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") for interim financial information, the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all information or footnotes required by GAAP for complete annual financial statements.
Principles of Consolidation 
We have eliminated all intercompany accounts and transactions in our condensed consolidated financial statements. We consolidate entities under our control, including entities where we are deemed to be the primary beneficiary.
Recently Issued Account Pronouncements 
Adopted Accounting Standards—In March 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") released Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-09 ("ASU 2016-09"), Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting. ASU 2016-09 simplifies the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. The provisions of ASU 2016-09 were effective for interim periods and fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016. We adopted ASU 2016-09 on January 1, 2017, which resulted in recognition of excess tax benefits from share-based payment transactions on our condensed consolidated statements of income and within operating activities on our condensed consolidated statements of cash flows, on a prospective basis. ASU 2016-09 did not materially impact our condensed consolidated financial statements and prior periods have not been adjusted.
Future Adoption of Accounting Standards—In May 2014, the FASB released Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09 ("ASU 2014-09"), Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). ASU 2014-09 supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in Topic 605, Revenue Recognition, and provides a single, comprehensive revenue recognition model for contracts with customers. Subsequently, the FASB issued several related ASUs which further clarify the application of the standard. In August 2015, the FASB released Accounting Standards Update No. 2015-14 ("ASU 2015-14"), Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Deferral of the Effective Date. ASU 2015-14 delays the effective date of ASU 2014-09 by one year, making it effective for interim periods and fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted as of the original effective date under ASU 2014-09.
ASU 2014-09 requires entities to recognize revenue when a customer obtains control of a good or a service. Revenues are recognized in an amount that reflects the consideration expected to be received in return for the goods or services. ASU 2014-09 also requires enhanced disclosures regarding the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers.
The standard permits the use of either the full retrospective or modified retrospective (cumulative effect) transition method. We expect to adopt ASU 2014-09, and all related ASUs, utilizing the full retrospective transition method on January 1, 2018.
While we continue to evaluate possible impacts on our condensed consolidated financial statements, ASU 2014-09 and the related ASUs are currently expected to impact either the amount or timing of revenue recognition as follows:
•Under existing guidance, gains on sales of real estate are deferred when we maintain substantial continuing involvement and are amortized into management and franchise fee revenues. Upon adoption of ASU 2014-09, gains on sales of real estate will be recognized when control of the property transfers to the buyer. Any remaining unamortized deferred gains at our date of adoption will be included as an adjustment to retained earnings. See Note 9 for the deferred gains on sales of hotel properties at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, we recognized $6 million and $17 million, respectively, of management and franchise fee revenues related to the amortization of these deferred gains on our condensed consolidated statements of income.
•Under existing guidance, amortization of certain management and franchise agreement intangibles is recorded within depreciation and amortization on our condensed consolidated statements of income. Upon adoption of ASU 2014-09, certain management and franchise agreement intangibles will meet the definition of consideration paid to a customer and therefore, the amortization will be recorded as contra-revenue within management and franchise fee revenues on our condensed consolidated statements of income. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, we recognized $5 million and $13 million, respectively, of amortization expense related to management and franchise agreement intangibles that will meet the definition of consideration paid to a customer upon adoption of ASU 2014-09.
•Under existing guidance, incentive fees are recognized in the amount that would be due as if the contract were to terminate at that time. Under ASU 2014-09, variable consideration is included in the transaction price only if it is probable that a significant reversal in the cumulative amount of revenue recognized would not occur when the uncertainty associated with the variable consideration is subsequently resolved. This may result in a different pattern of quarterly recognition for incentive fees for certain contracts. We do not anticipate a material impact to incentive fee recognition on a full year basis.
•Under existing guidance, franchise application fees are recognized at a point in time. Upon adoption of ASU 2014-09, franchise application fees will be recognized over time. We do not expect a significant impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements.
We do not expect the standard to materially affect the amount or timing of revenue recognition for royalty fees from our franchised properties, base management fees from our managed properties, or revenues from hotel guest transactions at our owned and leased properties. We are continuing to evaluate other possible impacts to our condensed consolidated financial statements, including the impact related to our loyalty and co-branded credit card programs.
In January 2016, the FASB released Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-01 ("ASU 2016-01"), Financial Instruments - Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities. ASU 2016-01 revises the accounting for equity investments and the presentation and disclosure requirements for financial instruments. The provisions of ASU 2016-01 are effective for interim periods and fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. Upon adoption, the unrealized gains (losses) on our available-for-sale ("AFS") equity securities, specifically on our investment in Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. ("Playa N.V.") (see Note 4), reported in accumulated other comprehensive loss at December 31, 2017 will be reclassified to retained earnings, and any subsequent changes in fair value will be recognized in net income on our condensed consolidated statements of income. We are continuing to evaluate the other possible impacts of adopting ASU 2016-01. 
In February 2016, the FASB released Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-02 ("ASU 2016-02"), Leases (Topic 842). ASU 2016-02 requires lessees to record lease contracts on the balance sheet by recognizing a right-of-use asset and lease liability. The provisions of ASU 2016-02 are to be applied using a modified retrospective approach and are effective for interim periods and fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of adopting ASU 2016-02 and expect this ASU may have a material effect on our condensed consolidated financial statements.
In June 2016, the FASB released Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-13 ("ASU 2016-13"), Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. ASU 2016-13 replaces the existing impairment model for most financial assets from an incurred loss impairment model to a current expected credit loss model, which requires an entity to recognize an impairment allowance equal to its current estimate of all contractual cash flows the entity does not expect to collect. ASU 2016-13 also requires credit losses relating to AFS debt securities to be recorded through an allowance for credit losses. The provisions of ASU 2016-13 are to be applied using a modified retrospective approach and are effective for interim periods and fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of adopting ASU 2016-13.
In October 2016, the FASB released Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-16 ("ASU 2016-16"), Income Taxes (Topic 740): Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory. ASU 2016-16 requires an entity to recognize the income tax consequences of an intra-entity transfer of an asset other than inventory when the transfer occurs. The provisions of ASU 2016-16 are effective for interim periods and fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted. ASU 2016-16 requires an entity to adopt the amendments on a modified retrospective basis, recognizing the effects in retained earnings at the beginning of the year of adoption. Upon adoption, we do not expect ASU 2016-16 to have a material impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements.
In November 2016, the FASB released Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-18 ("ASU 2016-18"), Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Restricted Cash (a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force). Currently, transfers between cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash are included within operating and investing activities on our condensed consolidated statements of cash flows. ASU 2016-18 requires amounts generally described as restricted cash to be included with cash and cash equivalents when reconciling the total beginning and ending amounts for the periods shown on the statements of cash flows. The provisions of ASU 2016-18 are effective for interim periods and fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and are to be applied on a retrospective basis with early adoption permitted. Upon adoption, our restricted cash balances of $224 million and $76 million at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively, will be included in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash on our condensed consolidated statements of cash flows.
In January 2017, the FASB released Accounting Standards Update No. 2017-01 ("ASU 2017-01"), Business Combinations (Topic 805): Clarifying the Definition of a Business. ASU 2017-01 clarifies the definition of a business to assist entities with evaluating whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions or disposals of assets or businesses. Generally, our acquisitions of individual hotels are accounted for as business combinations, however, upon adoption of ASU 2017-01, there is an increased likelihood that the acquisitions of individual hotels will be accounted for as asset acquisitions. This standard is effective on a prospective basis, and therefore does not affect the accounting treatment for any previous transactions. The provisions of ASU 2017-01 are effective for interim periods and fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. We are continuing to evaluate other potential impacts of adopting ASU 2017-01.
In January 2017, the FASB released Accounting Standards Update No. 2017-04 ("ASU 2017-04"), Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment. ASU 2017-04 eliminates Step 2 from the impairment test which requires entities to determine the implied fair value of goodwill to measure if any impairment charge is necessary. Instead, entities will record an impairment charge based on the amount by which a reporting unit’s carrying value exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the carrying amount of goodwill. The provisions of ASU 2017-04 are to be applied on a prospective basis and are effective for annual and interim goodwill impairment tests in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted. We plan to early adopt ASU 2017-04 on October 1, 2017 in conjunction with our annual goodwill impairment testing.
Self Insurance 
We obtain commercial insurance for potential losses for general liability, workers' compensation, automobile liability, employment practices, crime, property and other miscellaneous coverages. A portion of the risk is retained on a self-insurance basis primarily through U.S. based and licensed captive insurance companies that are wholly owned subsidiaries of Hyatt and generally insure our deductibles and retentions. Reserve requirements are established based on actuarial projections of ultimate losses.
Commitments and Contingencies Other 
We act as general partner of various partnerships owning hotel properties subject to mortgage indebtedness. These mortgage agreements generally limit the lender's recourse to security interests in assets financed and/or other assets of the partnership(s) and/or the general partner(s) thereof.
In conjunction with financing obtained for our unconsolidated hospitality ventures and certain managed hotels, we may provide standard indemnifications to the lender for loss, liability or damage occurring as a result of our actions or actions of the other unconsolidated hospitality venture owners.
We are subject, from time to time, to various claims and contingencies related to lawsuits, taxes and environmental matters, as well as commitments under contractual obligations. Many of these claims are covered under our current insurance programs, subject to deductibles. We recognize a liability associated with commitments and contingencies when a loss is probable and reasonably estimable. Although the ultimate liability for these matters cannot be determined at this point, based on information currently available, we do not expect the ultimate resolution of such claims and litigation will have a material effect on our condensed consolidated financial statements.

Segment Reporting 
Our reportable segments are components of the business which are managed discretely and for which discrete financial information is reviewed regularly by the chief operating decision maker to assess performance and make decisions regarding the allocation of resources. Our chief operating decision maker is our President and Chief Executive Officer. We define our reportable segments as follows:
•
Owned and leased hotels—This segment derives its earnings from owned and leased hotel properties located predominantly in the United States but also in certain international locations and for purposes of segment Adjusted EBITDA, includes our pro rata share of the Adjusted EBITDA of our unconsolidated hospitality ventures, based on our ownership percentage of each venture. Adjusted EBITDA includes intercompany expenses related to management fees paid to the Company's management and franchising segments, which are eliminated in consolidation. Intersegment revenues relate to promotional award redemptions at our owned and leased hotels related to our co-branded credit card, which are eliminated in consolidation.
•
Americas management and franchising—This segment derives its earnings primarily from a combination of hotel management and licensing of our portfolio of brands to franchisees located in the United States, Latin America, Canada and the Caribbean. This segment's revenues also include the reimbursement of costs incurred on behalf of managed hotel property owners and franchisees with no added margin. These costs relate primarily to payroll costs at managed properties where the Company is the employer. These revenues and costs are recorded within other revenues from managed properties and other costs from managed properties, respectively. The intersegment revenues relate to management fees earned from the Company's owned hotels, which are eliminated in consolidation.
•
ASPAC management and franchising—This segment derives its earnings primarily from a combination of hotel management and licensing of our portfolio of brands to franchisees located in Southeast Asia, as well as Greater China, Australia, South Korea, Japan and Micronesia. This segment's revenues also include the reimbursement of costs incurred on behalf of managed hotel property owners and franchisees with no added margin. These costs relate primarily to reservations, marketing and technology costs. These revenues and costs are recorded within other revenues from managed properties and other costs from managed properties, respectively. The intersegment revenues relate to management fees earned from the Company's owned hotels, which are eliminated in consolidation.
•
EAME/SW Asia management and franchising—This segment derives its earnings primarily from a combination of hotel management and licensing of our portfolio of brands to franchisees located in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, India, Central Asia and Nepal. This segment's revenues also include the reimbursement of costs incurred on behalf of managed hotel property owners and franchisees with no added margin. These costs relate primarily to reservations, marketing and technology costs. These revenues and costs are recorded within other revenues from managed properties and other costs from managed properties, respectively. The intersegment revenues relate to management fees earned from the Company's owned hotels, which are eliminated in consolidation.
Our chief operating decision maker evaluates performance based on each segment's revenue and Adjusted EBITDA. Adjusted EBITDA, as we define it, is a non-GAAP measure. We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income attributable to Hyatt Hotels Corporation plus our pro rata share of unconsolidated hospitality ventures Adjusted EBITDA based on our ownership percentage of each venture, adjusted to exclude interest expense; provision for income taxes; depreciation and amortization; equity earnings (losses) from unconsolidated hospitality ventures; stock-based compensation expense; gains (losses) on sales of real estate and other income (loss), net.
Equity and Cost Method Investments (Tables)
Equity and Cost Method Investment Balances 
 
September 30, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
Equity method investments
$
175

 
$
180

Cost method investments
24

 
6

Total investments
$
199

 
$
186

Summarized Financial Information 
The following table presents summarized financial information for all unconsolidated hospitality ventures in which we hold an investment accounted for under the equity method:
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
Total revenues
$
196

 
$
326

 
$
649

 
$
952

Gross operating profit
80

 
110

 
225

 
312

Income from continuing operations
38

 
40

 
36

 
118

Net income
38

 
40

 
36

 
118

Marketable Securities (Tables)
Marketable Securities Held to Fund Operating Programs 
Marketable securities held to fund operating programs, which are recorded at fair value and included on our condensed consolidated balance sheets, were as follows:
 
September 30, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
Loyalty program
$
403

 
$
394

Deferred compensation plans held in rabbi trusts (Note 9)
388

 
352

Captive insurance companies
111

 
65

Total marketable securities held to fund operating programs
$
902

 
$
811

Less current portion of marketable securities held to fund operating programs included in cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, and prepaids and other assets
(155
)
 
(109
)
Marketable securities held to fund operating programs included in other assets
$
747

 
$
702

Net Gains and Interest Income from Marketable Securities Held to Fund Operating Programs 
Net gains and interest income from marketable securities held to fund operating programs on our condensed consolidated statements of income included realized and unrealized gains and losses and interest income related to the following:
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
Loyalty program
$
1

 
$
—

 
$
2

 
$
3

Deferred compensation plans held in rabbi trusts
11

 
12

 
35

 
17

Total net gains and interest income from marketable securities held to fund operating programs
$
12

 
$
12

 
$
37

 
$
20

Marketable Securities Held for Investment Purposes 
Marketable securities held for investment purposes, which are recorded at fair value and included on our condensed consolidated balance sheets, were as follows:
 
September 30, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
Interest bearing money market funds
$
47

 
$
106

Time deposits
47

 
45

Preferred shares
—

 
290

Common shares
127

 
—

Total marketable securities held for investment purposes
$
221

 
$
441

Less current portion of marketable securities held for investment purposes included in cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments
(94
)
 
(151
)
Marketable securities held for investment purposes included in other assets
$
127

 
$
290

Investments Classified as Available For Sale 
The fair value of the preferred shares was: 
 
2017
 
2016
Fair value at January 1
$
290

 
$
335

Gross unrealized gains
—

 
19

Gross unrealized losses
(54
)
 
(7
)
Realized losses
(40
)
 
—

Interest income
94

 
—

Cash redemption
(290
)
 
—

Fair value at June 30
$
—

 
$
347

Gross unrealized losses
—

 
(13
)
Fair value at September 30
$
—

 
$
334

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis 
 
September 30, 2017
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
Short-term investments
 
Prepaids and other assets
 
Other assets
Level One - Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest bearing money market funds
$
93

 
$
93

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

Mutual funds
388

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
388

Common shares
127

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
127

Level Two - Significant Other Observable Inputs
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Time deposits
60

 
—

 
49

 
—

 
11

U.S. government obligations
155

 
—

 
—

 
39

 
116

U.S. government agencies
50

 
—

 
3

 
8

 
39

Corporate debt securities
184

 
—

 
4

 
37

 
143

Mortgage-backed securities
21

 
—

 
—

 
5

 
16

Asset-backed securities
42

 
—

 
—

 
10

 
32

Municipal and provincial notes and bonds
3

 
—

 
—

 
1

 
2

Total
$
1,123

 
$
93

 
$
56

 
$
100

 
$
874


 
December 31, 2016
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
Short-term investments
 
Prepaids and other assets
 
Other assets
Level One - Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest bearing money market funds
$
114

 
$
114

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

Mutual funds
352

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
352

Level Two - Significant Other Observable Inputs
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Time deposits
59

 
—

 
46

 
—

 
13

U.S. government obligations
142

 
—

 
—

 
33

 
109

U.S. government agencies
53

 
—

 
9

 
8

 
36

Corporate debt securities
181

 
—

 
1

 
35

 
145

Mortgage-backed securities
22

 
—

 
—

 
5

 
17

Asset-backed securities
34

 
—

 
—

 
8

 
26

Municipal and provincial notes and bonds
5

 
—

 
—

 
1

 
4

Level Three - Significant Unobservable Inputs
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Preferred shares
290

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
290

Total
$
1,252

 
$
114

 
$
56

 
$
90

 
$
992

Financing Receivables (Tables)
Financing Receivables 
 
September 30, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
Unsecured financing to hotel owners
$
126

 
$
119

Less allowance for losses
(107
)
 
(100
)
Total long-term financing receivables, net
$
19

 
$
19

Allowance for Losses and Impairments 
The following table summarizes the activity in our financing receivables allowance:
 
2017
 
2016
Allowance at January 1
$
100

 
$
98

  Provisions
4

 
4

  Other adjustments
1

 
1

Allowance at June 30
$
105

 
$
103

  Provisions
1

 
3

  Other adjustments
1

 
—

Allowance at September 30
$
107

 
$
106


Credit Monitoring 
Our unsecured financing receivables were as follows:
 
September 30, 2017
 
Gross loan balance (principal and interest)
 
Related allowance
 
Net financing receivables
 
Gross receivables on non-accrual status
Loans
$
13

 
$
—

 
$
13

 
$
—

Impaired loans (1)
60

 
(60
)
 
—

 
60

Total loans
73

 
(60
)
 
13

 
60

Other financing arrangements
53

 
(47
)
 
6

 
47

Total unsecured financing receivables
$
126

 
$
(107
)
 
$
19

 
$
107

(1) The unpaid principal balance was $44 million and the average recorded loan balance was $58 million at September 30, 2017.
 
December 31, 2016
 
Gross loan balance (principal and interest)
 
Related allowance
 
Net financing receivables
 
Gross receivables on non-accrual status
Loans
$
13

 
$
—

 
$
13

 
$
—

Impaired loans (2)
56

 
(56
)
 
—

 
56

Total loans
69

 
(56
)
 
13

 
56

  Other financing arrangements
50

 
(44
)
 
6

 
44

Total unsecured financing receivables
$
119

 
$
(100
)
 
$
19

 
$
100

(2) The unpaid principal balance was $43 million and the average recorded loan balance was $57 million at December 31, 2016
Acquisitions and Dispositions (Tables)
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed
The following table summarizes the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired in the acquisition of Miraval, which is recorded within corporate and other:
 
 
Current assets, net of cash acquired
$
1

Property and equipment
173

Indefinite-lived intangibles (1)
37

Management agreement intangibles (2)
14

Goodwill (3)
19

Other definite-lived intangibles (4)
7

Total assets
$
251

 
 
Current liabilities
$
12

Deferred tax liabilities
3

Total liabilities
15

Total net assets acquired attributable to Hyatt Hotels Corporation
236

Total net assets acquired attributable to noncontrolling interests
1

Total net assets acquired
$
237

 
 
(1) Includes an intangible attributable to the Miraval brand.
(2) Amortized over a useful life of 20 years.
(3) The goodwill, of which $8 million is deductible for tax purposes, is attributable to Miraval's reputation as a renowned provider of wellness and mindfulness experiences, the extension of the Hyatt brand beyond traditional hotel stays, and the establishment of deferred tax liabilities.
(4) Amortized over useful lives ranging from two to seven years.
Intangibles, Net (Tables)
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets 
 
September 30, 2017
 
Weighted-
average useful
lives in years
 
December 31, 2016
Management and franchise agreement intangibles
$
635

 
25
 
$
589

Lease related intangibles
126

 
110
 
115

Advanced bookings intangibles
12

 
6
 
11

Brand and other intangibles (1)
71

 
11
 
22

 
844

 
 
 
737

Accumulated amortization
(162
)
 
 
 
(138
)
Intangibles, net
$
682

 
 
 
$
599


(1) The weighted-average useful life excludes indefinite-lived intangible assets.
Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets 
 
September 30, 2017
 
Weighted-
average useful
lives in years
 
December 31, 2016
Management and franchise agreement intangibles
$
635

 
25
 
$
589

Lease related intangibles
126

 
110
 
115

Advanced bookings intangibles
12

 
6
 
11

Brand and other intangibles (1)
71

 
11
 
22

 
844

 
 
 
737

Accumulated amortization
(162
)
 
 
 
(138
)
Intangibles, net
$
682

 
 
 
$
599


(1) The weighted-average useful life excludes indefinite-lived intangible assets.
Schedule of Intangible Assets Amortization Expense 
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
Amortization expense
$
8

 
$
7

 
$
23

 
$
20

Debt (Tables)
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping
 
September 30, 2017
 
Carrying value
 
Fair value
 
Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (level one)
 
Significant other observable inputs (level two)
 
Significant unobservable inputs (level three)
Debt (1)
$
1,797

 
$
1,904

 
$
—

 
$
1,470

 
$
434

(1) Excludes capital lease obligations of $14 million and unamortized discounts and deferred financing fees of $15 million.
 
December 31, 2016
 
Carrying value
 
Fair value
 
Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (level one)
 
Significant other observable inputs (level two)
 
Significant unobservable inputs (level three)
Debt (2)
$
1,565

 
$
1,642

 
$
—

 
$
1,450

 
$
192

(2) Excludes capital lease obligations of $15 million and unamortized discounts and deferred financing fees of $16 million.
Liabilities (Tables)
Liabilities
 
September 30, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
Deferred gains on sales of hotel properties
$
372

 
$
363

Deferred compensation plans (Note 4)
388

 
352

Loyalty program liability
296

 
296

Guarantee liabilities (Note 11)
110

 
124

Other
384

 
337

Total other long-term liabilities
$
1,550

 
$
1,472

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)
Schedule of Guarantor Obligations 
 
 
The four managed hotels in France
 
Other performance guarantees
 
All performance guarantees
 
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
Beginning balance, January 1
 
$
66

 
$
93

 
$
13

 
$
4

 
$
79

 
$
97

Initial guarantee obligation liability upon inception
 
—

 
—

 
3

 
—

 
3

 
—

Amortization of initial guarantee obligation liability into income
 
(7
)
 
(17
)
 
(2
)
 
—

 
(9
)
 
(17
)
Performance guarantee expense (income), net
 
41

 
29

 
(1
)
 
(2
)
 
40

 
27

Net payments during the period
 
(49
)
 
(34
)
 
(1
)
 
—

 
(50
)
 
(34
)
Foreign currency exchange, net
 
6

 
3

 
—

 
—

 
6

 
3

Ending balance, June 30
 
$
57

 
$
74

 
$
12

 
$
2

 
$
69

 
$
76

Amortization of initial guarantee obligation liability into income
 
(4
)
 
(8
)
 
(1
)
 
—

 
(5
)
 
(8
)
Performance guarantee expense, net
 
13

 
13

 
1

 
—

 
14

 
13

Net (payments) receipts during the period
 
(16
)
 
(10
)
 
1

 
1

 
(15
)
 
(9
)
Foreign currency exchange, net
 
3

 
1

 
—

 
—

 
3

 
1

Ending balance, September 30
 
$
53

 
$
70

 
$
13

 
$
3

 
$
66

 
$
73

Debt Repayment Guarantees 
Included within debt repayment guarantees are the following:
Property description
 
Maximum potential future payments
 
Maximum exposure net of recoverability from third parties
 
Other long-term liabilities recorded at September 30, 2017
 
Other long-term liabilities recorded at December 31, 2016
 
Year of guarantee expiration
Hotel property in Washington State (1), (3), (4), (5)
 
$
215

 
$
—

 
$
28

 
$
35

 
2020
Hotel properties in India (2), (3)
 
184

 
184

 
18

 
21

 
2020
Hotel property in Brazil (1)
 
80

 
40

 
2

 
3

 
2020
Hotel property in Minnesota
 
25

 
25

 
2

 
2

 
2021
Hotel property in Arizona (1), (4)
 
25

 
—

 
2

 
2

 
2019
Hotel properties in California (1)
 
31

 
13

 
6

 
6

 
various, through 2021
Other (1)
 
20

 
14

 
2

 
—

 
various, through 2021
Total
 
$
580

 
$
276

 
$
60

 
$
69

 
 

(1) We have agreements with our unconsolidated hospitality venture partner, the respective hotel owners or other third parties to recover certain amounts funded under the debt repayment guarantee; the recoverability mechanism may be in the form of cash, financing receivable, or HTM debt security.
(2) Debt repayment guarantee is denominated in Indian rupees and translated using exchange rates at September 30, 2017. We have the contractual right to recover amounts funded from the unconsolidated hospitality venture, which is a related party. We expect our maximum exposure to be $92 million, taking into account our partner’s 50% ownership interest in the unconsolidated hospitality venture.
(3) Under certain events or conditions, we have the right to force the sale of the property(ies) in order to recover amounts funded.
(4) If certain funding thresholds are met or if certain events occur, we have the ability to assume control of the property.
(5) We are subject to a completion guarantee whereby the parties agree to substantially complete the construction of the project by a specified date. In the event of default, we are obligated to complete construction using the funds available from the outstanding loan. Any additional funds paid by us are subject to recovery through a HTM debt security.
Equity (Tables)
Stockholders' Equity and Noncontrolling Interests 
 
Stockholders'
equity
 
Noncontrolling interests
in consolidated
subsidiaries
 
Total equity
Balance at January 1, 2017
$
3,903

 
$
5

 
$
3,908

Net income attributable to Hyatt Hotels Corporation
173

 
—

 
173

Other comprehensive income
105

 
—

 
105

Contributions from noncontrolling interests
—

 
1

 
1

Repurchase of common stock
(555
)
 
—

 
(555
)
Directors compensation
2

 
—

 
2

Employee stock plan issuance
3

 
—

 
3

Share-based payment activity
20

 
—

 
20

Balance at September 30, 2017
$
3,651

 
$
6

 
$
3,657

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Stockholders'
equity
 
Noncontrolling interests
in consolidated
subsidiaries
 
Total equity
Balance at January 1, 2016
$
3,991

 
$
4

 
$
3,995

Net income attributable to Hyatt Hotels Corporation
163

 
—

 
163

Other comprehensive income
3

 
—

 
3

Repurchase of common stock
(268
)
 
—

 
(268
)
Directors compensation
2

 
—

 
2

Employee stock plan issuance
3

 
—

 
3

Share-based payment activity
19

 
—

 
19

Balance at September 30, 2016
$
3,913

 
$
4

 
$
3,917

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss 
 
Balance at
July 1, 2017
 
Current period other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification
 
Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss
 
Balance at September 30, 2017
Foreign currency translation adjustments
$
(239
)
 
$
11

 
$
—

 
$
(228
)
Unrealized gains (losses) on AFS securities
78

 
(12
)
 
—

 
66

Unrecognized pension cost
(7
)
 
—

 
—

 
(7
)
Unrealized (losses) gains on derivative instruments
(4
)
 
1

 
—

 
(3
)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
$
(172
)
 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
(172
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at
January 1, 2017
 
Current period other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification
 
Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss
 
Balance at
September 30, 2017
Foreign currency translation adjustments
$
(299
)
 
$
71

 
$
—

 
$
(228
)
Unrealized gains on AFS securities
33

 
33

 
—

 
66

Unrecognized pension cost
(7
)
 
—

 
—

 
(7
)
Unrealized (losses) gains on derivative instruments
(4
)
 
1

 
—

 
(3
)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
$
(277
)
 
$
105

 
$
—

 
$
(172
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at
July 1, 2016
 
Current period other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification
 
Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss (a)
 
Balance at
September 30, 2016
Foreign currency translation adjustments
$
(242
)
 
$
(15
)
 
$
3

 
$
(254
)
Unrealized gains (losses) on AFS securities
47

 
(8
)
 
—

 
39

Unrecognized pension cost
(7
)
 
—

 
—

 
(7
)
Unrealized losses on derivative instruments
(5
)
 
—

 
—

 
(5
)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
$
(207
)
 
$
(23
)
 
$
3

 
$
(227
)
(a) The amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss related to the sale of the shares of the company that owns Hyatt Regency Birmingham (U.K.) and was recorded within other long-term liabilities on our condensed consolidated balance sheets.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at
January 1, 2016
 
Current period other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification
 
Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss (a)
 
Balance at
September 30, 2016
Foreign currency translation adjustments
$
(257
)
 
$
—

 
$
3

 
$
(254
)
Unrealized gains on AFS securities
39

 
—

 
—

 
39

Unrecognized pension cost
(7
)
 
—

 
—

 
(7
)
Unrealized losses on derivative instruments
(5
)
 
—

 
—

 
(5
)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
$
(230
)
 
$
—

 
$
3

 
$
(227
)
(a) The amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss related to the sale of the shares of the company that owns Hyatt Regency Birmingham (U.K.) and was recorded within other long-term liabilities on our condensed consolidated balance sheets.
Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)
Compensation Expense Related to Long-Term Incentive Plan
Stock-based compensation expense included in selling, general, and administrative expense on our condensed consolidated statements of income related to these awards was as follows:
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
SARs
$
1

 
$
1

 
$
10

 
$
9

RSUs
3

 
2

 
14

 
13

PSUs and PSs
1

 
(2
)
 
2

 
(1
)
Total stock-based compensation recorded within selling, general, and administrative expenses
$
5

 
$
1

 
$
26

 
$
21

Segment Information (Tables)
Summarized Consolidated Financial Information by Segment 
The table below shows summarized consolidated financial information by segment. Included within corporate and other are the results of Miraval and exhale, Hyatt Residence Club license fees, results related to our co-branded credit card, and unallocated corporate expenses.
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
Owned and leased hotels
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Owned and leased hotels revenues
$
505

 
$
519

 
$
1,625

 
$
1,594

Other revenues
—

 
—

 
13

 
—

Intersegment revenues (a)
3

 
—

 
7

 
—

Adjusted EBITDA
104


120


383


400

Depreciation and amortization
75

 
71

 
222

 
211

Americas management and franchising
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Management and franchise fees revenues
95

 
90

 
308

 
281

Other revenues from managed properties
419

 
409

 
1,278

 
1,266

Intersegment revenues (a)
15

 
16

 
58

 
57

Adjusted EBITDA
82

 
77

 
269

 
242

Depreciation and amortization
5

 
5

 
14

 
14

ASPAC management and franchising
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Management and franchise fees revenues
27

 
23

 
79

 
67

Other revenues from managed properties
26

 
24

 
78

 
72

Intersegment revenues (a)
—

 
1

 
1

 
1

Adjusted EBITDA
17

 
14

 
48

 
38

Depreciation and amortization
—

 
—

 
1

 
1

EAME/SW Asia management and franchising
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Management and franchise fees revenues
18

 
15

 
51

 
47

Other revenues from managed properties
18

 
15

 
51

 
47

Intersegment revenues (a)
3

 
2

 
7

 
8

Adjusted EBITDA
11

 
8

 
28

 
24

Depreciation and amortization
1

 
1

 
4

 
4

Corporate and other
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues
32

 
12

 
91

 
34

Adjusted EBITDA
(35
)
 
(27
)
 
(93
)
 
(91
)
Depreciation and amortization
11

 
10

 
33

 
24

Eliminations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues (a)
(21
)
 
(19
)
 
(73
)
 
(66
)
Adjusted EBITDA
1

 
—

 
2

 
—

TOTAL
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues
$
1,119

 
$
1,088

 
$
3,501

 
$
3,342

Adjusted EBITDA
180

 
192

 
637

 
613

Depreciation and amortization
92

 
87

 
274

 
254

(a)
Intersegment revenues are included in the management and franchise fees revenues and owned and leased hotels revenues and in Eliminations.

Reconciliation of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA to EBITDA and a Reconciliation of EBITDA to Net Income Attributable to Hyatt Hotels Corporation 
The table below provides a reconciliation of our net income attributable to Hyatt Hotels Corporation to EBITDA and a reconciliation of EBITDA to our consolidated Adjusted EBITDA: 
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
Net income attributable to Hyatt Hotels Corporation
$
16

 
$
62

 
$
173

 
$
163

Interest expense
20

 
20

 
61

 
57

Provision for income taxes
14

 
28

 
100

 
65

Depreciation and amortization
92

 
87

 
274

 
254

EBITDA
142

 
197

 
608

 
539

Equity (earnings) losses from unconsolidated hospitality ventures
(1
)
 
(25
)
 
1

 
(46
)
Stock-based compensation expense (Note 13)
5

 
1

 
26

 
21

(Gains) losses on sales of real estate (Note 6)
—

 
—

 
(34
)
 
21

Other (income) loss, net (Note 17)
19

 
(4
)
 
(23
)
 
(1
)
Pro rata share of unconsolidated hospitality ventures Adjusted EBITDA
15

 
23

 
59

 
79

Adjusted EBITDA
$
180

 
$
192

 
$
637

 
$
613

Earnings Per Share (Tables)
Schedule of the Calculation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share 
The calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share, including a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator, are as follows:
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
Numerator:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
$
17

 
$
62

 
$
174

 
$
163

Net income and accretion attributable to noncontrolling interests
(1
)
 
—

 
(1
)
 
—

Net income attributable to Hyatt Hotels Corporation
$
16

 
$
62

 
$
173

 
$
163

Denominator:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic weighted average shares outstanding
124,010,961

 
131,917,434

 
126,399,472

 
133,672,570

Share-based compensation and equity-classified forward contract
1,396,922

 
1,146,718

 
1,315,462

 
933,563

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding
125,407,883

 
133,064,152

 
127,714,934

 
134,606,133

Basic Earnings Per Share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
$
0.14

 
$
0.48

 
$
1.38

 
$
1.22

Net income and accretion attributable to noncontrolling interests
(0.01
)
 
—

 
(0.01
)
 
—

Net income attributable to Hyatt Hotels Corporation
$
0.13

 
$
0.48

 
$
1.37

 
$
1.22

Diluted Earnings Per Share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
$
0.14

 
$
0.47

 
$
1.37

 
$
1.21

Net income and accretion attributable to noncontrolling interests
(0.01
)
 
—

 
(0.01
)
 
—

Net income attributable to Hyatt Hotels Corporation
$
0.13

 
$
0.47

 
$
1.36

 
$
1.21

Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share 
The computations of diluted net income per share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and September 30, 2016 do not include the following shares of Class A common stock assumed to be issued as stock-settled SARs and RSUs because they are anti-dilutive.
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
SARs
29,100

 
73,300

 
32,300

 
80,400

RSUs
400

 
—

 
200

 
4,200

Other Income (Loss), Net (Tables)
Other Income (Loss), Net
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
Interest income (Note 4)
$
2

 
$
2

 
$
99

 
$
5

Depreciation recovery
7

 
8

 
19

 
19

Performance guarantee liability amortization (Note 11)
5

 
8

 
14

 
25

Debt repayment guarantee liability amortization (Note 11)
2

 
—

 
8

 
1

Cease use liability
(21
)
 
—

 
(21
)
 
—

Realized losses (Note 4)
—

 
—

 
(40
)
 
—

Performance guarantee expense, net (Note 11)
(14
)
 
(13
)
 
(54
)
 
(40
)
Other
—

 
(1
)
 
(2
)
 
(9
)
Other income (loss), net
$
(19
)
 
$
4

 
$
23

 
$
1

Organization (Narrative) (Details)
Sep. 30, 2017
country
Organization
 
Number of countries in which entity operates (number of countries)
57 
Full service
 
Organization
 
Number of hotels operated or franchised
325 
Number of rooms operated or franchised (number of rooms)
125,511 
Select service
 
Organization
 
Number of hotels operated or franchised
369 
Number of rooms operated or franchised (number of rooms)
51,749 
Select service |
United States
 
Organization
 
Number of hotels operated or franchised
333 
All inclusive
 
Organization
 
Number of hotels operated or franchised
6 
Number of rooms operated or franchised (number of rooms)
2,401 
Wellness resorts
 
Organization
 
Number of hotels operated or franchised
3 
Number of rooms operated or franchised (number of rooms)
399 
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Sep. 30, 2016
Sep. 30, 2017
Sep. 30, 2016
Dec. 31, 2016
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle
 
 
 
 
 
Amortization of intangibles
$ 8 
$ 7 
$ 23 
$ 20 
 
Restricted cash
224 
 
224 
 
76 
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09
 
 
 
 
 
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle
 
 
 
 
 
Management fee revenues
6 
 
17 
 
 
Management and franchise agreement intangibles |
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09
 
 
 
 
 
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle
 
 
 
 
 
Amortization of intangibles
5 
 
13 
 
 
New accounting pronouncement, early adoption, effect |
Accounting Standards Update 2016-18
 
 
 
 
 
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle
 
 
 
 
 
Restricted cash
$ 224 
 
$ 224 
 
$ 76 
Equity and Cost Method Investments (Equity and Cost Method Investment Balances) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Sep. 30, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Equity And Cost Method Investments [Abstract]
 
 
Equity method investments
$ 175 
$ 180 
Cost method investments
24 
6 
Total investments
$ 199 
$ 186 
Equity and Cost Method Investments (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Sep. 30, 2016
hotel
Sep. 30, 2017
Sep. 30, 2016
hotel
Schedule of Equity Method Investments
 
 
 
 
Equity method investment, impairment charges
 
 
$ 3 
 
Hyatt Place Hotel
 
 
 
 
Schedule of Equity Method Investments
 
 
 
 
Equity method investment, net sales proceeds
 
7 
4 
 
Equity method investment, realized gain on sale
 
5 
2 
 
Number of hotels operated or franchised sold
 
2 
 
2 
Equity method investment, impairment charges
$ 3 
$ 2 
 
$ 4 
Equity and Cost Method Investments (Summarized Financial Information) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Sep. 30, 2016
Sep. 30, 2017
Sep. 30, 2016
Equity And Cost Method Investments [Abstract]
 
 
 
 
Total revenues
$ 196 
$ 326 
$ 649 
$ 952 
Gross operating profit
80 
110 
225 
312 
Income from continuing operations
38 
40 
36 
118 
Net income
$ 38 
$ 40 
$ 36 
$ 118 
Marketable Securities (Marketable Securities Held to Fund Operating Programs) (Details) (Held for operating programs, USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Sep. 30, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Schedule of Investments
 
 
Total marketable securities
$ 902 
$ 811 
Less current portion of marketable securities held to fund operating programs included in cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, and prepaids and other assets
(155)
(109)
Marketable securities held to fund operating programs included in other assets
747 
702 
Loyalty program
 
 
Schedule of Investments
 
 
Total marketable securities
403 
394 
Deferred compensation plans held in rabbi trusts
 
 
Schedule of Investments
 
 
Total marketable securities
388 
352 
Captive insurance companies
 
 
Schedule of Investments
 
 
Total marketable securities
$ 111 
$ 65 
Marketable Securities (Gain on Investments Held to Fund Operating Programs) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Sep. 30, 2016
Sep. 30, 2017
Sep. 30, 2016
Gain on Investments
 
 
 
 
Net gains and interest income from marketable securities held to fund operating programs
$ 12 
$ 12 
$ 37 
$ 20 
Loyalty program
 
 
 
 
Gain on Investments
 
 
 
 
Net gains and interest income from marketable securities held to fund operating programs
1 
0 
2 
3 
Deferred compensation plans held in rabbi trusts
 
 
 
 
Gain on Investments
 
 
 
 
Net gains and interest income from marketable securities held to fund operating programs
$ 11 
$ 12 
$ 35 
$ 17 
Marketable Securities (Marketable Securities Held for Investment Purposes) (Details) (Held for Investment Purposes, USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Sep. 30, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Held for Investment Purposes
 
 
Schedule of Investments
 
 
Interest bearing money market funds
$ 47 
$ 106 
Time deposits
47 
45 
Preferred shares
0 
290 
Common shares
127 
0 
Total marketable securities
221 
441 
Less current portion of marketable securities held for investment purposes included in cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments
(94)
(151)
Marketable securities held for investment purposes included in other assets
$ 127 
$ 290 
Marketable Securities (Investments Classified as Available for Sale) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Sep. 30, 2016
Sep. 30, 2017
Sep. 30, 2016
Mar. 31, 2017
Playa Hotels & Resorts B.V.
Preferred shares
Oct. 31, 2016
Playa Hotels & Resorts B.V.
Preferred shares
Sep. 30, 2017
Playa Hotels & Resorts B.V.
Preferred shares
Sep. 30, 2016
Playa Hotels & Resorts B.V.
Preferred shares
Jun. 30, 2017
Playa Hotels & Resorts B.V.
Preferred shares
Jun. 30, 2016
Playa Hotels & Resorts B.V.
Preferred shares
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fair value beginning balance
 
 
 
 
 
$ 334 
$ 0 
$ 347 
$ 290 
$ 335 
Gross unrealized gains
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
0 
19 
Gross unrealized losses
 
 
 
 
 
 
0 
(13)
(54)
(7)
Realized losses
0 
0 
(40)
0 
(40)
 
 
 
(40)
0 
Interest income
2 
2 
99 
5 
94 
 
 
 
94 
0 
Cash redemption
 
 
 
 
(290)
(41)
 
 
(290)
0 
Fair value ending balance
 
 
 
 
 
 
$ 0 
$ 334 
$ 0 
$ 347 
Marketable Securities (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 1 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 0 Months Ended 1 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Sep. 30, 2016
Sep. 30, 2017
Sep. 30, 2016
Dec. 31, 2016
Mar. 31, 2017
Playa Hotels & Resorts B.V.
Preferred shares
Oct. 31, 2016
Playa Hotels & Resorts B.V.
Preferred shares
Jun. 30, 2017
Playa Hotels & Resorts B.V.
Preferred shares
Jun. 30, 2016
Playa Hotels & Resorts B.V.
Preferred shares
Dec. 31, 2013
Playa Hotels & Resorts B.V.
Preferred shares
Sep. 30, 2017
Playa Hotels & Resorts B.V.
Common shares
Mar. 31, 2017
Playa Hotels & Resorts B.V.
Common shares
Mar. 31, 2017
Pace Holdings Corporation
Playa Hotels & Resorts B.V.
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Available-for-sale securities, amortized cost basis
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$ 271 
 
 
 
Stock redeemed or called during period, shares (in shares)
 
 
 
 
 
 
3,458,530 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Proceeds from redemption of preferred shares
 
 
 
 
 
290 
41 
290 
0 
 
 
 
 
Interest income
2 
2 
99 
5 
 
94 
 
94 
0 
 
 
 
 
Realized losses
0 
0 
40 
0 
 
40 
 
40 
0 
 
 
 
 
Redeemable convertible preferred shares redemption, price per share (in dollars per share)
 
 
 
 
 
$ 8.40 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ownership percentage
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
11.57% 
 
Increase in AOCI
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
108 
 
 
Number of warrants received (in shares)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1,738,806 
Warrants received, common share conversion (in shares)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
579,602 
Warrants received, warrant earn-out conversion (in shares)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
237,110 
Held-to-maturity securities
$ 47 
 
$ 47 
 
$ 27 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Marketable Securities (Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Sep. 30, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
 
 
Investments, fair value disclosure
$ 1,123 
$ 1,252 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
 
 
Investments, fair value disclosure
93 
114 
Short-term investments
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
 
 
Investments, fair value disclosure
56 
56 
Prepaids and other assets
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
 
 
Investments, fair value disclosure
100 
90 
Other assets
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
 
 
Investments, fair value disclosure
874 
992 
Level One - Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets |
Interest bearing money market funds
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
 
 
Investments, fair value disclosure
93 
114 
Level One - Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets |
Mutual funds
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
 
 
Investments, fair value disclosure
388 
352 
Level One - Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets |
Common shares
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
 
 
Investments, fair value disclosure
127 
 
Level One - Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets |
Cash and cash equivalents |
Interest bearing money market funds
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
 
 
Investments, fair value disclosure
93 
114 
Level One - Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets |
Cash and cash equivalents |
Mutual funds
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
 
 
Investments, fair value disclosure
0 
0 
Level One - Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets |
Cash and cash equivalents |
Common shares
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
 
 
Investments, fair value disclosure
0 
 
Level One - Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets |
Short-term investments |
Interest bearing money market funds
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
 
 
Investments, fair value disclosure
0 
0 
Level One - Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets |
Short-term investments |
Mutual funds
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
 
 
Investments, fair value disclosure
0 
0 
Level One - Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets |
Short-term investments |
Common shares
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
 
 
Investments, fair value disclosure
0 
 
Level One - Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets |
Prepaids and other assets |
Interest bearing money market funds
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
 
 
Investments, fair value disclosure
0 
0 
Level One - Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets |
Prepaids and other assets |
Mutual funds
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
 
 
Investments, fair value disclosure
0 
0 
Level One - Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets |
Prepaids and other assets |
Common shares
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
 
 
Investments, fair value disclosure
0 
 
Level One - Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets |
Other assets |
Interest bearing money market funds
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
 
 
Investments, fair value disclosure
0 
0 
Level One - Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets |
Other assets |
Mutual funds
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
 
 
Investments, fair value disclosure
388 
352 
Level One - Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets |
Other assets |
Common shares
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
 
 
Investments, fair value disclosure
127 
 
Level Two - Significant Other Observable Inputs |
Time deposits
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
 
 
Investments, fair value disclosure
60 
59 
Level Two - Significant Other Observable Inputs |
U.S. government obligations
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
 
 
Investments, fair value disclosure
155 
142 
Level Two - Significant Other Observable Inputs |
U.S. government agencies
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
 
 
Investments, fair value disclosure
50 
53 
Level Two - Significant Other Observable Inputs |
Corporate debt securities
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
 
 
Investments, fair value disclosure
184 
181 
Level Two - Significant Other Observable Inputs |
Mortgage-backed securities
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
 
 
Investments, fair value disclosure
21 
22 
Level Two - Significant Other Observable Inputs |
Asset-backed securities
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
 
 
Investments, fair value disclosure
42 
34 
Level Two - Significant Other Observable Inputs |
Municipal and provincial notes and bonds
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
 
 
Investments, fair value disclosure
3 
5 
Level Two - Significant Other Observable Inputs |
Cash and cash equivalents |
Time deposits
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
 
 
Investments, fair value disclosure
0 
0 
Level Two - Significant Other Observable Inputs |
Cash and cash equivalents |
U.S. government obligations
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
 
 
Investments, fair value disclosure
0 
0 
Level Two - Significant Other Observable Inputs |
Cash and cash equivalents |
U.S. government agencies
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
 
 
Investments, fair value disclosure
0 
0 
Level Two - Significant Other Observable Inputs |
Cash and cash equivalents |
Corporate debt securities
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
 
 
Investments, fair value disclosure
0 
0 
Level Two - Significant Other Observable Inputs |
Cash and cash equivalents |
Mortgage-backed securities
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
 
 
Investments, fair value disclosure
0 
0 
Level Two - Significant Other Observable Inputs |
Cash and cash equivalents |
Asset-backed securities
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
 
 
Investments, fair value disclosure
0 
0 
Level Two - Significant Other Observable Inputs |
Cash and cash equivalents |
Municipal and provincial notes and bonds
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
 
 
Investments, fair value disclosure
0 
0 
Level Two - Significant Other Observable Inputs |
Short-term investments |
Time deposits
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
 
 
Investments, fair value disclosure
49 
46 
Level Two - Significant Other Observable Inputs |
Short-term investments |
U.S. government obligations
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
 
 
Investments, fair value disclosure
0 
0 
Level Two - Significant Other Observable Inputs |
Short-term investments |
U.S. government agencies
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
 
 
Investments, fair value disclosure
3 
9 
Level Two - Significant Other Observable Inputs |
Short-term investments |
Corporate debt securities
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
 
 
Investments, fair value disclosure
4 
1 
Level Two - Significant Other Observable Inputs |
Short-term investments |
Mortgage-backed securities
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
 
 
Investments, fair value disclosure
0 
0 
Level Two - Significant Other Observable Inputs |
Short-term investments |
Asset-backed securities
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
 
 
Investments, fair value disclosure
0 
0 
Level Two - Significant Other Observable Inputs |
Short-term investments |
Municipal and provincial notes and bonds
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
 
 
Investments, fair value disclosure
0 
0 
Level Two - Significant Other Observable Inputs |
Prepaids and other assets |
Time deposits
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
 
 
Investments, fair value disclosure
0 
0 
Level Two - Significant Other Observable Inputs |
Prepaids and other assets |
U.S. government obligations
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
 
 
Investments, fair value disclosure
39 
33 
Level Two - Significant Other Observable Inputs |
Prepaids and other assets |
U.S. government agencies
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
 
 
Investments, fair value disclosure
8 
8 
Level Two - Significant Other Observable Inputs |
Prepaids and other assets |
Corporate debt securities
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
 
 
Investments, fair value disclosure
37 
35 
Level Two - Significant Other Observable Inputs |
Prepaids and other assets |
Mortgage-backed securities
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
 
 
Investments, fair value disclosure
5 
5 
Level Two - Significant Other Observable Inputs |
Prepaids and other assets |
Asset-backed securities
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
 
 
Investments, fair value disclosure
10 
8 
Level Two - Significant Other Observable Inputs |
Prepaids and other assets |
Municipal and provincial notes and bonds
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
 
 
Investments, fair value disclosure
1 
1 
Level Two - Significant Other Observable Inputs |
Other assets |
Time deposits
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
 
 
Investments, fair value disclosure
11 
13 
Level Two - Significant Other Observable Inputs |
Other assets |
U.S. government obligations
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
 
 
Investments, fair value disclosure
116 
109 
Level Two - Significant Other Observable Inputs |
Other assets |
U.S. government agencies
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
 
 
Investments, fair value disclosure
39 
36 
Level Two - Significant Other Observable Inputs |
Other assets |
Corporate debt securities
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
 
 
Investments, fair value disclosure
143 
145 
Level Two - Significant Other Observable Inputs |
Other assets |
Mortgage-backed securities
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
 
 
Investments, fair value disclosure
16 
17 
Level Two - Significant Other Observable Inputs |
Other assets |
Asset-backed securities
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
 
 
Investments, fair value disclosure
32 
26 
Level Two - Significant Other Observable Inputs |
Other assets |
Municipal and provincial notes and bonds
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
 
 
Investments, fair value disclosure
2 
4 
Level Three - Significant Unobservable Inputs |
Preferred shares
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
 
 
Investments, fair value disclosure
 
290 
Level Three - Significant Unobservable Inputs |
Cash and cash equivalents |
Preferred shares
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
 
 
Investments, fair value disclosure
 
0 
Level Three - Significant Unobservable Inputs |
Short-term investments |
Preferred shares
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
 
 
Investments, fair value disclosure
 
0 
Level Three - Significant Unobservable Inputs |
Prepaids and other assets |
Preferred shares
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
 
 
Investments, fair value disclosure
 
0 
Level Three - Significant Unobservable Inputs |
Other assets |
Preferred shares
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
 
 
Investments, fair value disclosure
 
$ 290 
Financing Receivables (Schedule of Financing Receivables) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Sep. 30, 2017
Jun. 30, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Sep. 30, 2016
Jun. 30, 2016
Dec. 31, 2015
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total long-term financing receivables, net
$ 19 
 
$ 19 
 
 
 
Unsecured financing
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unsecured financing to hotel owners
126 
 
119 
 
 
 
Less allowance for losses
(107)
(105)
(100)
(106)
(103)
(98)
Total long-term financing receivables, net
$ 19 
 
$ 19 
 
 
 
Financing Receivables (Allowance for Losses and Impairments) (Details) (Unsecured financing, USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Sep. 30, 2016
Jun. 30, 2017
Jun. 30, 2016
Unsecured financing
 
 
 
 
Allowance for Losses and Impairments
 
 
 
 
Allowance beginning Balance
$ 105 
$ 103 
$ 100 
$ 98 
Provisions
1 
3 
4 
4 
Other adjustments
1 
0 
1 
1 
Allowance ending Balance
$ 107 
$ 106 
$ 105 
$ 103 
Financing Receivables (Credit Monitoring) (Details) (Unsecured financing, USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Jun. 30, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Sep. 30, 2016
Jun. 30, 2016
Dec. 31, 2015
Sep. 30, 2017
Loans
Dec. 31, 2016
Loans
Sep. 30, 2017
Impaired loans
Dec. 31, 2016
Impaired loans
Sep. 30, 2017
Total loans
Dec. 31, 2016
Total loans
Sep. 30, 2017
Other financing arrangements
Dec. 31, 2016
Other financing arrangements
Unsecured Financing Receivables
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross loan balance (principal and interest)
$ 126 
 
$ 119 
 
 
 
$ 13 
$ 13 
 
 
$ 73 
$ 69 
$ 53 
$ 50 
Impaired Loans
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
60 
56 
 
 
 
 
Related allowance
(107)
(105)
(100)
(106)
(103)
(98)
0 
0 
 
 
(60)
(56)
(47)
(44)
Impaired loans, allowance
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(60)
(56)
 
 
 
 
Net financing receivables
19 
 
19 
 
 
 
13 
13 
0 
0 
13 
13 
6 
6 
Gross receivables on non-accrual status
107 
 
100 
 
 
 
0 
0 
60 
56 
60 
56 
47 
44 
Impaired financing receivable, unpaid principal balance
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
44 
43 
 
 
 
 
Impaired financing receivable, average recorded investment
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$ 58 
$ 57 
 
 
 
 
Financing Receivables (Fair Value Narrative) (Details) (Significant unobservable inputs (level three), USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Sep. 30, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Significant unobservable inputs (level three)
 
 
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation
 
 
Level three financing receivables
$ 20 
$ 19 
Acquisitions and Dispositions (Acquisitions Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
9 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Sep. 30, 2016
Dec. 31, 2016
Sep. 30, 2017
Miraval Group
Sep. 30, 2017
Cranwell Spa and Golf Resort
Sep. 30, 2017
Exhale
Sep. 30, 2016
Royal Palms Resort and Spa
Sep. 30, 2016
Confidante Miami Beach
Sep. 30, 2017
Minimum
Miraval Group
Sep. 30, 2017
Management and franchise agreement intangibles
Sep. 30, 2016
Management and franchise agreement intangibles
Royal Palms Resort and Spa
Sep. 30, 2016
Management and franchise agreement intangibles
Confidante Miami Beach
Sep. 30, 2016
Brand intangible
Royal Palms Resort and Spa
Sep. 30, 2016
Advanced bookings intangibles
Royal Palms Resort and Spa
Business Acquisition
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash consideration transferred
$ 259 
$ 331 
 
$ 237 
 
$ 16 
$ 86 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash acquired
 
 
 
 
 
1 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Intangible asset acquired
 
 
 
37 
 
9 
 
 
 
 
 
 
9 
 
Goodwill
152 
 
125 
19 
 
4 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Business acquisition, percentage acquired
 
 
 
 
95.00% 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Proceeds from redeemable noncontrolling interest in preferred shares of a subsidiary
9 
0 
 
9 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Redeemable preferred shares, preferred return
 
 
 
12.00% 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Redeemable preferred shares, redemption term, start date from date of issuance
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
12 months 
 
 
 
 
 
Redeemable preferred shares, option to require redemption, term
 
 
 
2 years 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Closing costs and proration adjustments
 
 
 
 
 
 
2 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Purchase price
 
 
 
 
 
 
88 
238 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Property and equipment acquired
 
 
 
173 
 
 
75 
228 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Intangible assets acquired
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$ 3 
$ 10 
 
$ 1 
Weighted- average useful lives in years
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
25 years 
20 years 
20 years 
 
 
Acquisitions and Dispositions (Schedule of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
9 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Sep. 30, 2017
Miraval Group
Sep. 30, 2017
Management Agreement
Miraval Group
Sep. 30, 2017
Brand and other intangibles
Miraval Group
Sep. 30, 2017
Minimum
Brand and other intangibles
Miraval Group
Sep. 30, 2017
Maximum
Brand and other intangibles
Miraval Group
Business Acquisition
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current assets, net of cash acquired
 
 
$ 1 
 
 
 
 
Property and equipment
 
 
173 
 
 
 
 
Indefinite-lived intangible
 
 
37 
 
 
 
 
Definite-lived intangibles
 
 
 
14 
7 
 
 
Goodwill
152 
125 
19 
 
 
 
 
Total assets
 
 
251 
 
 
 
 
Current liabilities
 
 
12 
 
 
 
 
Deferred tax liabilities
 
 
3 
 
 
 
 
Total liabilities
 
 
15 
 
 
 
 
Total net assets acquired attributable to Hyatt Hotels Corporation
 
 
236 
 
 
 
 
Total net assets acquired attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
 
1 
 
 
 
 
Total net assets acquired
 
 
237 
 
 
 
 
Weighted-average useful life
 
 
 
20 years 
 
2 years 
7 years 
Goodwill expected tax deductible amount
 
 
$ 8 
 
 
 
 
Acquisitions and Dispositions (Dispositions Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Sep. 30, 2016
Sep. 30, 2017
Sep. 30, 2016
Dec. 31, 2016
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
Proceeds from sales of real estate, net of cash disposed
 
 
$ 296 
$ 289 
 
Sales proceeds transferred to escrow as restricted cash
 
 
267 
0 
 
Deferred gains on sales of hotel properties
372 
 
372 
 
363 
Gains (losses) on sales of real estate
0 
0 
34 
(21)
 
Sales proceeds transferred from escrow to cash and cash equivalents
 
 
98 
29 
 
Like-kind exchange period for replacement property identified
 
 
45 days 
 
 
Andaz 5th Avenue |
Disposal group, disposed of by sale
 
 
 
 
 
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
Proceeds from sales of real estate, net of cash disposed
 
 
 
240 
 
Gains (losses) on sales of real estate
 
 
 
(21)
 
Closing costs and proration adjustments
 
 
 
10 
 
Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress |
Disposal group, disposed of by sale
 
 
 
 
 
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
Proceeds from sales of real estate, net of cash disposed
 
 
202 
 
 
Sales proceeds transferred to escrow as restricted cash
 
 
202 
 
 
Deferred gains on sales of hotel properties
26 
 
26 
 
 
Hyatt Regency Louisville |
Disposal group, disposed of by sale
 
 
 
 
 
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
Proceeds from sales of real estate, net of cash disposed
 
 
65 
 
 
Sales proceeds transferred to escrow as restricted cash
 
 
65 
 
 
Gains (losses) on sales of real estate
 
 
35 
 
 
Sales proceeds transferred from escrow to cash and cash equivalents
65 
 
 
 
 
Land held for development |
Disposal group, disposed of by sale
 
 
 
 
 
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
Gains (losses) on sales of real estate
 
 
(1)
 
 
Proceeds from sale of land held for development
 
 
29 
 
 
Equity method investment, ownership percentage
50.00% 
 
50.00% 
 
 
Hyatt Regency Birmingham |
Disposal group, disposed of by sale
 
 
 
 
 
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
Proceeds from sales of real estate, net of cash disposed
 
49 
 
 
 
Deferred gains on sales of hotel properties
 
$ 17 
 
$ 17 
 
Intangibles, Net (Intangible Assets Table) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Schedule of Intangible Asset by Major Class
 
 
Intangible assets, gross
$ 844 
$ 737 
Accumulated amortization
(162)
(138)
Intangibles, net
682 
599 
Brand and other intangibles
 
 
Schedule of Intangible Asset by Major Class
 
 
Intangible assets, gross
71 
22 
Weighted- average useful lives in years
11 years 
 
Management and franchise agreement intangibles
 
 
Schedule of Intangible Asset by Major Class
 
 
Intangible assets, gross
635 
589 
Weighted- average useful lives in years
25 years 
 
Lease related intangibles
 
 
Schedule of Intangible Asset by Major Class
 
 
Intangible assets, gross
126 
115 
Weighted- average useful lives in years
110 years 
 
Advanced bookings intangibles
 
 
Schedule of Intangible Asset by Major Class
 
 
Intangible assets, gross
$ 12 
$ 11 
Weighted- average useful lives in years
6 years 
 
Intangibles, Net (Amortization Expense Table) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Sep. 30, 2016
Sep. 30, 2017
Sep. 30, 2016
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
 
 
 
 
Amortization expense
$ 8 
$ 7 
$ 23 
$ 20 
Debt (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Sep. 30, 2016
Dec. 31, 2016
Debt Instrument
 
 
 
Long-term debt, net of current maturities
$ 1,444,000,000 
 
$ 1,445,000,000 
Debt issuance cost
0 
4,000,000 
 
Revolving credit facility
 
 
 
Debt Instrument
 
 
 
Proceeds from revolving credit facility during period
620,000,000 
 
 
Repayments of revolving credit facility
380,000,000 
 
 
Revolving credit facility, weighted average interest rate
2.13% 
 
 
Line of credit outstanding
340,000,000 
 
100,000,000 
Revolving credit facility, remaining borrowing capacity
1,200,000,000 
 
 
2026 Notes
 
 
 
Debt Instrument
 
 
 
Senior notes
 
400,000,000 
 
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage
 
4.85% 
 
Issue price percentage
 
99.92% 
 
Proceeds from issuance of debt, net of costs
 
396,000,000 
 
Debt issuance cost
 
4,000,000 
 
2016 Notes
 
 
 
Debt Instrument
 
 
 
Senior notes
 
250,000,000 
 
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage
 
3.875% 
 
Repayments of long-term debt
 
254,000,000 
 
2019 Notes
 
 
 
Debt Instrument
 
 
 
Senior notes
196,000,000 
 
 
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage
6.875% 
 
 
2021 Notes
 
 
 
Debt Instrument
 
 
 
Senior notes
250,000,000 
 
 
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage
5.375% 
 
 
2023 Notes
 
 
 
Debt Instrument
 
 
 
Senior notes
350,000,000 
 
 
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage
3.375% 
 
 
Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa
 
 
 
Debt Instrument
 
 
 
Repayments of senior debt
 
$ 64,000,000 
 
Debt (Fair Value) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Sep. 30, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Debt Instrument
 
 
Capital lease obligations
$ 14 
$ 15 
Unamortized discount and deferred financing fees
15 
16 
Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (level one)
 
 
Debt Instrument
 
 
Debt, excluding capital lease obligations, fair value
0 
0 
Significant other observable inputs (level two)
 
 
Debt Instrument
 
 
Debt, excluding capital lease obligations, fair value
1,470 
1,450 
Significant unobservable inputs (level three)
 
 
Debt Instrument
 
 
Debt, excluding capital lease obligations, fair value
434 
192 
Carrying value
 
 
Debt Instrument
 
 
Debt, excluding capital lease obligations, fair value
1,797 
1,565 
Fair value
 
 
Debt Instrument
 
 
Debt, excluding capital lease obligations, fair value
$ 1,904 
$ 1,642 
Liabilities (Liabilities Table) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Sep. 30, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Other Liabilities [Abstract]
 
 
Deferred gains on sales of hotel properties
$ 372 
$ 363 
Deferred compensation plans (Note 4)
388 
352 
Loyalty program liability
296 
296 
Guarantee liabilities (Note 11)
110 
124 
Other
384 
337 
Total other long-term liabilities
$ 1,550 
$ 1,472 
Liabilities (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Sep. 30, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Other Liabilities
 
 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
$ 564 
$ 514 
Loyalty program
 
 
Other Liabilities
 
 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
$ 149 
$ 139 
Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Sep. 30, 2016
Sep. 30, 2017
Sep. 30, 2016
Dec. 31, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
 
 
 
 
 
Effective income tax rate
44.50% 
30.20% 
36.40% 
28.40% 
 
Total unrecognized tax benefits
$ 92 
 
$ 92 
 
$ 86 
Amount of unrecognized tax benefits that would affect the tax rate if recognized
7 
 
7 
 
5 
Estimated income tax liability based on taxing authority’s assessment
117 
 
117 
 
 
Estimated interest, net of federal tax benefit, included in taxing authority assessment
$ 24 
 
$ 24 
 
 
Commitments and Contingencies (Commitments and Performance Guarantees Narrative) (Details)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2017
Performance guarantee
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2017
Performance guarantee
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2016
Performance guarantee
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2016
Performance guarantee
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2016
Performance guarantee
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2015
Performance guarantee
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2017
Performance test clause guarantee
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2016
Performance test clause guarantee
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2017
The four managed hotels in France
Performance guarantee
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2017
The four managed hotels in France
Performance guarantee
EUR (€)
Jun. 30, 2017
The four managed hotels in France
Performance guarantee
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2016
The four managed hotels in France
Performance guarantee
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2016
The four managed hotels in France
Performance guarantee
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2016
The four managed hotels in France
Performance guarantee
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2015
The four managed hotels in France
Performance guarantee
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2017
Other long-term liabilities
Performance guarantee
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2016
Other long-term liabilities
Performance guarantee
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2017
Accrued expenses and other current liabilitiess
Performance guarantee
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2016
Accrued expenses and other current liabilitiess
Performance guarantee
USD ($)
Loss Contingencies
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commitment to loan or investment
$ 417,000,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Performance guarantee term
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
7 years 
7 years 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Remaining performance guarantee term
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2 years 9 months 
2 years 9 months 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Remaining maximum exposure
 
391,000,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
346,000,000 
293,000,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Guarantor obligations, liability (asset), current carrying value
 
$ 66,000,000 
$ 69,000,000 
$ 79,000,000 
$ 73,000,000 
$ 76,000,000 
$ 97,000,000 
$ 0 
$ 0 
$ 53,000,000 
 
$ 57,000,000 
$ 66,000,000 
$ 70,000,000 
$ 74,000,000 
$ 93,000,000 
$ 50,000,000 
$ 55,000,000 
$ 16,000,000 
$ 24,000,000 
Commitments and Contingencies (Schedule of Guarantor Obligations) (Details) (USD $)
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Sep. 30, 2016
Sep. 30, 2017
Sep. 30, 2016
Sep. 30, 2017
Performance guarantee
Sep. 30, 2016
Performance guarantee
Jun. 30, 2017
Performance guarantee
Jun. 30, 2016
Performance guarantee
Sep. 30, 2017
The four managed hotels in France
Performance guarantee
Sep. 30, 2016
The four managed hotels in France
Performance guarantee
Jun. 30, 2017
The four managed hotels in France
Performance guarantee
Jun. 30, 2016
The four managed hotels in France
Performance guarantee
Sep. 30, 2017
Other performance guarantees
Performance guarantee
Sep. 30, 2016
Other performance guarantees
Performance guarantee
Jun. 30, 2017
Other performance guarantees
Performance guarantee
Jun. 30, 2016
Other performance guarantees
Performance guarantee
Guarantor Obligations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Beginning balance
 
 
 
 
$ 69,000,000 
$ 76,000,000 
$ 79,000,000 
$ 97,000,000 
$ 57,000,000 
$ 74,000,000 
$ 66,000,000 
$ 93,000,000 
$ 12,000,000 
$ 2,000,000 
$ 13,000,000 
$ 4,000,000 
Initial guarantee obligation liability upon inception
 
 
 
 
 
 
3,000,000 
0 
 
 
0 
0 
 
 
3,000,000 
0 
Amortization of initial guarantee obligation liability into income
(5,000,000)
(8,000,000)
(14,000,000)
(25,000,000)
(5,000,000)
(8,000,000)
(9,000,000)
(17,000,000)
(4,000,000)
(8,000,000)
(7,000,000)
(17,000,000)
(1,000,000)
0 
(2,000,000)
0 
Performance guarantee expense (income), net
14,000,000 
13,000,000 
54,000,000 
40,000,000 
14,000,000 
13,000,000 
40,000,000 
27,000,000 
13,000,000 
13,000,000 
41,000,000 
29,000,000 
1,000,000 
0 
(1,000,000)
(2,000,000)
Net (payments) receipts during the period
 
 
 
 
(15,000,000)
(9,000,000)
(50,000,000)
(34,000,000)
(16,000,000)
(10,000,000)
(49,000,000)
(34,000,000)
1,000,000 
1,000,000 
(1,000,000)
0 
Foreign currency exchange, net
 
 
 
 
3,000,000 
1,000,000 
6,000,000 
3,000,000 
3,000,000 
1,000,000 
6,000,000 
3,000,000 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Ending balance
 
 
 
 
$ 66,000,000 
$ 73,000,000 
$ 69,000,000 
$ 76,000,000 
$ 53,000,000 
$ 70,000,000 
$ 57,000,000 
$ 74,000,000 
$ 13,000,000 
$ 3,000,000 
$ 12,000,000 
$ 2,000,000 
Commitments and Contingencies (Debt Guarantees Table) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Sep. 30, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Loss Contingencies
 
 
Guarantor obligations, carrying value, noncurrent
$ 110 
$ 124 
Debt repayment guarantees
 
 
Loss Contingencies
 
 
Maximum potential future payments
580 
 
Maximum exposure net of recoverability from third parties
276 
 
Guarantor obligations, carrying value, noncurrent
60 
69 
Debt repayment guarantees |
Hotel property in Washington State
 
 
Loss Contingencies
 
 
Maximum potential future payments
215 
 
Maximum exposure net of recoverability from third parties
0 
 
Guarantor obligations, carrying value, noncurrent
28 
35 
Debt repayment guarantees |
Hotel properties in India
 
 
Loss Contingencies
 
 
Maximum potential future payments
184 
 
Maximum exposure net of recoverability from third parties
184 
 
Guarantor obligations, carrying value, noncurrent
18 
21 
Debt repayment guarantees |
Hotel property in Brazil
 
 
Loss Contingencies
 
 
Maximum potential future payments
80 
 
Maximum exposure net of recoverability from third parties
40 
 
Guarantor obligations, carrying value, noncurrent
2 
3 
Debt repayment guarantees |
Hotel property in Minnesota
 
 
Loss Contingencies
 
 
Maximum potential future payments
25 
 
Maximum exposure net of recoverability from third parties
25 
 
Guarantor obligations, carrying value, noncurrent
2 
2 
Debt repayment guarantees |
Hotel property in Arizona
 
 
Loss Contingencies
 
 
Maximum potential future payments
25 
 
Maximum exposure net of recoverability from third parties
0 
 
Guarantor obligations, carrying value, noncurrent
2 
2 
Debt repayment guarantees |
Hotel properties in California
 
 
Loss Contingencies
 
 
Maximum potential future payments
31 
 
Maximum exposure net of recoverability from third parties
13 
 
Guarantor obligations, carrying value, noncurrent
6 
6 
Debt repayment guarantees |
Other
 
 
Loss Contingencies
 
 
Maximum potential future payments
20 
 
Maximum exposure net of recoverability from third parties
14 
 
Guarantor obligations, carrying value, noncurrent
2 
0 
Joint venture |
Debt repayment guarantees |
Hotel properties in India
 
 
Loss Contingencies
 
 
Maximum exposure net of recoverability from third parties
$ 92 
 
Equity method investment, ownership percentage
50.00% 
 
Commitments and Contingencies (Guarantee Liabilities Fair Value Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Sep. 30, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
 
 
Guarantees, fair value disclosure
$ 216 
$ 231 
Commitments and Contingencies (Insurance, Collective Bargaining Agreements, Surety Bonds, and Letters of Credit Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Sep. 30, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Loss Contingencies
 
 
Self insurance reserve, current
$ 36 
$ 30 
Self insurance reserve, noncurrent
63 
62 
Surety bonds
25 
 
United States
 
 
Loss Contingencies
 
 
Multiemployer plans, collective-bargaining arrangement, percentage of participants
25.00% 
 
Letter of credit
 
 
Loss Contingencies
 
 
Letters of credit outstanding, amount
267 
 
Letter of credit |
Self insurance collateral
 
 
Loss Contingencies
 
 
Letters of credit outstanding, amount
$ 7 
 
Equity (Schedule of Stockholders' Equity and Noncontrolling Interests) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Sep. 30, 2016
Sep. 30, 2017
Sep. 30, 2016
Equity Roll Forward
 
 
 
 
Beginning balance
 
 
$ 3,908 
$ 3,995 
Net income attributable to Hyatt Hotels Corporation
16 
62 
173 
163 
Other comprehensive income
0 
(20)
105 
3 
Contributions from noncontrolling interests
 
 
1 
 
Repurchase of common stock
 
 
(555)
(268)
Directors compensation
 
 
2 
2 
Employee stock plan issuance
 
 
3 
3 
Share-based payment activity
 
 
20 
19 
Ending balance
3,657 
3,917 
3,657 
3,917 
Stockholders' equity
 
 
 
 
Equity Roll Forward
 
 
 
 
Beginning balance
 
 
3,903 
3,991 
Net income attributable to Hyatt Hotels Corporation
 
 
173 
163 
Other comprehensive income
 
 
105 
3 
Contributions from noncontrolling interests
 
 
0 
 
Repurchase of common stock
 
 
(555)
(268)
Directors compensation
 
 
2 
2 
Employee stock plan issuance
 
 
3 
3 
Share-based payment activity
 
 
20 
19 
Ending balance
3,651 
3,913 
3,651 
3,913 
Noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries
 
 
 
 
Equity Roll Forward
 
 
 
 
Beginning balance
 
 
5 
4 
Net income attributable to Hyatt Hotels Corporation
 
 
0 
0 
Other comprehensive income
 
 
0 
0 
Contributions from noncontrolling interests
 
 
1 
 
Repurchase of common stock
 
 
0 
0 
Directors compensation
 
 
0 
0 
Employee stock plan issuance
 
 
0 
0 
Share-based payment activity
 
 
0 
0 
Ending balance
$ 6 
$ 4 
$ 6 
$ 4 
Equity (Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Sep. 30, 2016
Sep. 30, 2017
Sep. 30, 2016
Sep. 30, 2017
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Sep. 30, 2016
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Sep. 30, 2017
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Sep. 30, 2016
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Sep. 30, 2017
Unrealized gains (losses) on AFS securities
Sep. 30, 2016
Unrealized gains (losses) on AFS securities
Sep. 30, 2017
Unrealized gains (losses) on AFS securities
Sep. 30, 2016
Unrealized gains (losses) on AFS securities
Sep. 30, 2017
Unrecognized pension cost
Sep. 30, 2016
Unrecognized pension cost
Sep. 30, 2017
Unrecognized pension cost
Sep. 30, 2016
Unrecognized pension cost
Sep. 30, 2017
Unrealized (losses) gains on derivative instruments
Sep. 30, 2016
Unrealized (losses) gains on derivative instruments
Sep. 30, 2017
Unrealized (losses) gains on derivative instruments
Sep. 30, 2016
Unrealized (losses) gains on derivative instruments
Sep. 30, 2017
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Jun. 30, 2017
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Dec. 31, 2016
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Sep. 30, 2016
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Jun. 30, 2016
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Dec. 31, 2015
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Increase (Decrease) in AOCI
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Beginning balance
 
 
$ 3,908 
$ 3,995 
$ (239)
$ (242)
$ (299)
$ (257)
$ 78 
$ 47 
$ 33 
$ 39 
$ (7)
$ (7)
$ (7)
$ (7)
$ (4)
$ (5)
$ (4)
$ (5)
$ (172)
$ (172)
$ (277)
$ (227)
$ (207)
$ (230)
Current period other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification
0 
(23)
105 
0 
11 
(15)
71 
0 
(12)
(8)
33 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
1 
0 
1 
0 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss
0 
3 
0 
3 
0 
3 
0 
3 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ending balance
$ 3,657 
$ 3,917 
$ 3,657 
$ 3,917 
$ (228)
$ (254)
$ (228)
$ (254)
$ 66 
$ 39 
$ 66 
$ 39 
$ (7)
$ (7)
$ (7)
$ (7)
$ (3)
$ (5)
$ (3)
$ (5)
$ (172)
$ (172)
$ (277)
$ (227)
$ (207)
$ (230)
Equity (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Sep. 30, 2016
Dec. 31, 2016
Dec. 31, 2015
Share Repurchase
 
 
 
 
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount
$ 500,000,000 
 
$ 500,000,000 
$ 400,000,000 
Stock repurchased and retired during period (in shares)
9,492,729 
5,556,424 
 
 
Stock repurchase program, remaining authorized repurchase amount
302,000,000 
 
 
 
Stock repurchased and retired during period
535,000,000 
 
 
 
Percent of stock outstanding repurchased during period
7.00% 
4.00% 
 
 
Stock repurchased and retired during period
555,000,000 
268,000,000 
 
 
Weighted Average
 
 
 
 
Share Repurchase
 
 
 
 
Stock repurchased and retired during period (in dollars per share)
$ 56.37 
$ 48.25 
 
 
March 2017 ASR
 
 
 
 
Share Repurchase
 
 
 
 
Payment for shares repurchased under ASR agreement
300,000,000 
 
 
 
Stock repurchased and retired during period (in shares)
5,393,669 
 
 
 
March 2017 ASR |
Weighted Average
 
 
 
 
Share Repurchase
 
 
 
 
Stock repurchased and retired during period (in dollars per share)
$ 55.62 
 
 
 
August 2017 ASR
 
 
 
 
Share Repurchase
 
 
 
 
Payment for shares repurchased under ASR agreement
100,000,000 
 
 
 
Stock repurchased and retired during period (in shares)
1,401,787 
 
 
 
Stock repurchase program, remaining authorized repurchase amount
$ 20,000,000 
 
 
 
August 2017 ASR |
Weighted Average
 
 
 
 
Share Repurchase
 
 
 
 
Stock repurchased and retired during period (in dollars per share)
$ 57.07 
 
 
 
Stock-Based Compensation (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
SARs and RSUs
 
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award
 
Amortization period, deferred compensation expense
3 years 
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARS)
 
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award
 
Grants in period (in shares)
625,740 
Grants in period, weighted-average fair value at grant date (in dollars per share)
$ 16.42 
Total unearned compensation
$ 6 
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
 
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award
 
Grants in period (in shares)
483,302 
Grants in period, weighted-average fair value at grant date (in dollars per share)
$ 53.77 
Total unearned compensation
19 
Performance Shares (PSUs and PSSs)
 
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award
 
Total unearned compensation
$ 5 
Amortization period, deferred compensation expense
2 years 
Performance Shares (PSUs and PSSs) |
Performance Share Units (PSUs)
 
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award
 
Grants in period (in shares)
102,115 
Grants in period, weighted-average fair value at grant date (in dollars per share)
$ 52.65 
Performance period
3 years 
Related-Party Transactions (Equity Method Investments Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Sep. 30, 2016
Sep. 30, 2017
Sep. 30, 2016
Dec. 31, 2016
Related Party Transaction
 
 
 
 
 
Management and franchise fees
$ 122 
$ 110 
$ 374 
$ 332 
 
Equity method investee
 
 
 
 
 
Related Party Transaction
 
 
 
 
 
Management and franchise fees
6 
8 
18 
22 
 
Due (to) from related parties
11 
 
11 
 
7 
Guarantee fees
$ 1 
$ 1 
$ 4 
$ 3 
 
Minimum
 
 
 
 
 
Related Party Transaction
 
 
 
 
 
Equity method investment, ownership percentage
24.00% 
 
24.00% 
 
 
Maximum
 
 
 
 
 
Related Party Transaction
 
 
 
 
 
Equity method investment, ownership percentage
70.00% 
 
70.00% 
 
 
Related-Party Transactions (Share Conversion Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Sep. 30, 2016
Sep. 30, 2017
Sep. 30, 2016
Dec. 31, 2016
Common Class B
 
 
 
 
 
Related Party Transaction
 
 
 
 
 
Conversion of stock, shares converted (in shares)
10,154,050 
500,000 
14,926,420 
500,000 
 
Common stock, par value per share (in dollars per share)
$ 0.01 
 
$ 0.01 
 
$ 0.01 
Common Class A
 
 
 
 
 
Related Party Transaction
 
 
 
 
 
Common stock, par value per share (in dollars per share)
$ 0.01 
$ 0.01 
$ 0.01 
$ 0.01 
$ 0.01 
Segment Information (Summarized Consolidated Financial Information by Segment) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Sep. 30, 2016
Sep. 30, 2017
Sep. 30, 2016
Segment Reporting Information
 
 
 
 
Owned and leased hotels revenues
$ 518 
$ 519 
$ 1,667 
$ 1,594 
Other revenues
16 
11 
53 
31 
Management and franchise fees revenues
122 
110 
374 
332 
Other revenues from managed properties
463 
448 
1,407 
1,385 
Revenues
1,119 
1,088 
3,501 
3,342 
Adjusted EBITDA
180 
192 
637 
613 
Depreciation and amortization
92 
87 
274 
254 
Operating segments |
Owned and leased hotels
 
 
 
 
Segment Reporting Information
 
 
 
 
Owned and leased hotels revenues
505 
519 
1,625 
1,594 
Other revenues
0 
0 
13 
0 
Adjusted EBITDA
104 
120 
383 
400 
Depreciation and amortization
75 
71 
222 
211 
Operating segments |
Americas management and franchising
 
 
 
 
Segment Reporting Information
 
 
 
 
Management and franchise fees revenues
95 
90 
308 
281 
Other revenues from managed properties
419 
409 
1,278 
1,266 
Adjusted EBITDA
82 
77 
269 
242 
Depreciation and amortization
5 
5 
14 
14 
Operating segments |
ASPAC management and franchising
 
 
 
 
Segment Reporting Information
 
 
 
 
Management and franchise fees revenues
27 
23 
79 
67 
Other revenues from managed properties
26 
24 
78 
72 
Adjusted EBITDA
17 
14 
48 
38 
Depreciation and amortization
0 
0 
1 
1 
Operating segments |
EAME/SW Asia management and franchising
 
 
 
 
Segment Reporting Information
 
 
 
 
Management and franchise fees revenues
18 
15 
51 
47 
Other revenues from managed properties
18 
15 
51 
47 
Adjusted EBITDA
11 
8 
28 
24 
Depreciation and amortization
1 
1 
4 
4 
Intersegment eliminations
 
 
 
 
Segment Reporting Information
 
 
 
 
Revenues
(21)
(19)
(73)
(66)
Adjusted EBITDA
1 
0 
2 
0 
Intersegment eliminations |
Owned and leased hotels
 
 
 
 
Segment Reporting Information
 
 
 
 
Revenues
3 
0 
7 
0 
Intersegment eliminations |
Americas management and franchising
 
 
 
 
Segment Reporting Information
 
 
 
 
Revenues
15 
16 
58 
57 
Intersegment eliminations |
ASPAC management and franchising
 
 
 
 
Segment Reporting Information
 
 
 
 
Revenues
0 
1 
1 
1 
Intersegment eliminations |
EAME/SW Asia management and franchising
 
 
 
 
Segment Reporting Information
 
 
 
 
Revenues
3 
2 
7 
8 
Corporate and other
 
 
 
 
Segment Reporting Information
 
 
 
 
Revenues
32 
12 
91 
34 
Adjusted EBITDA
(35)
(27)
(93)
(91)
Depreciation and amortization
$ 11 
$ 10 
$ 33 
$ 24 
Segment Information (Reconciliation of Net Income attributable to Hyatt Hotels Corporation to EBITDA and a Reconciliation of EBITDA to Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Sep. 30, 2016
Sep. 30, 2017
Sep. 30, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
 
 
 
 
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO HYATT HOTELS CORPORATION
$ 16 
$ 62 
$ 173 
$ 163 
Interest expense
20 
20 
61 
57 
Provision for income taxes
14 
28 
100 
65 
Depreciation and amortization
92 
87 
274 
254 
EBITDA
142 
197 
608 
539 
Equity (earnings) losses from unconsolidated hospitality ventures
(1)
(25)
1 
(46)
Stock-based compensation expense (Note 13)
5 
1 
26 
21 
(Gains) losses on sales of real estate (Note 6)
0 
0 
(34)
21 
Other (income) loss, net (Note 17)
19 
(4)
(23)
(1)
Pro rata share of unconsolidated hospitality ventures Adjusted EBITDA
15 
23 
59 
79 
Adjusted EBITDA
$ 180 
$ 192 
$ 637 
$ 613 
Earnings Per Share (Schedule of the Calculation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Sep. 30, 2016
Sep. 30, 2017
Sep. 30, 2016
Numerator:
 
 
 
 
Net income
$ 17 
$ 62 
$ 174 
$ 163 
Net income and accretion attributable to noncontrolling interests
(1)
0 
(1)
0 
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO HYATT HOTELS CORPORATION
$ 16 
$ 62 
$ 173 
$ 163 
Denominator:
 
 
 
 
Basic weighted average shares outstanding (in shares)
124,010,961 
131,917,434 
126,399,472 
133,672,570 
Share-based compensation and equity-classified forward contract (in shares)
1,396,922 
1,146,718 
1,315,462 
933,563 
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding (in shares)
125,407,883 
133,064,152 
127,714,934 
134,606,133 
Basic Earnings Per Share:
 
 
 
 
Net income—Basic (in dollars per share)
$ 0.14 
$ 0.48 
$ 1.38 
$ 1.22 
Net income and accretion attributable to noncontrolling interests - Basic (in dollars per share)
$ (0.01)
$ 0.00 
$ (0.01)
$ 0.00 
Net income attributable to Hyatt Hotels Corporation—Basic (in dollars per share)
$ 0.13 
$ 0.48 
$ 1.37 
$ 1.22 
Diluted Earnings Per Share:
 
 
 
 
Net income—Diluted (in dollars per share)
$ 0.14 
$ 0.47 
$ 1.37 
$ 1.21 
Net income and accretion attributable to noncontrolling interests - Diluted (in dollars per share)
$ (0.01)
$ 0.00 
$ (0.01)
$ 0.00 
Net income attributable to Hyatt Hotels Corporation—Diluted (in dollars per share)
$ 0.13 
$ 0.47 
$ 1.36 
$ 1.21 
Earnings Per Share (Anti-dilutive Shares Issued) (Details)
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Sep. 30, 2016
Sep. 30, 2017
Sep. 30, 2016
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARS)
 
 
 
 
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share
 
 
 
 
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares)
29,100 
73,300 
32,300 
80,400 
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
 
 
 
 
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share
 
 
 
 
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares)
400 
0 
200 
4,200 
Other Income (Loss), Net (Reconciliation of Components in Other Income (Loss), Net) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Sep. 30, 2016
Sep. 30, 2017
Sep. 30, 2016
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
 
 
 
 
Interest income (Note 4)
$ 2 
$ 2 
$ 99 
$ 5 
Depreciation recovery
7 
8 
19 
19 
Performance guarantee liability amortization (Note 11)
5 
8 
14 
25 
Debt repayment guarantee liability amortization (Note 11)
2 
0 
8 
1 
Cease use liability
(21)
0 
(21)
0 
Realized losses (Note 4)
0 
0 
(40)
0 
Performance guarantee expense, net (Note 11)
(14)
(13)
(54)
(40)
Other
0 
(1)
(2)
(9)
Other income (loss), net
(19)
4 
23 
1 
Recorded cease use liability
$ 21 
 
$ 21 
 
Subsequent Events (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
9 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 1 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Sep. 30, 2016
Dec. 31, 2017
Avendra LLC
Scenario, forecast
Oct. 31, 2017
Disposal group, disposed of by sale
Hyatt Regency Scottsdale and Royal Palms Resort & Spa
Subsequent event
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Proceeds from sales of real estate, net of cash disposed
$ 296 
$ 289 
 
$ 305 
Equity method investment, net sales proceeds
 
 
$ 210