Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

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Transactions With Former Parent (Narrative) (Details)

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Transactions With Former Parent (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2020
Other non-current liabilities
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Separation and distribution agreement, contingent liability assumed, remaining amount	$ 18		$ 18			$ 18
Other Current Liabilities
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Separation and distribution agreement, contingent liability assumed, remaining amount	4		4			3
Other Current Assets
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Receivables due from former parent	2		2			$ 4
Wyndham Worldwide \| Licensing Agreements
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Revenue from former parent	17	$ 16	32	$ 32
Affiliated Entity \| Licensing Agreements
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Revenue from former parent	1	1	3	3
Affiliated Entity \| Wyndham Rewards
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Revenue from former parent	$ 2	$ 4	$ 5	$ 7
Affiliated Entity \| Sale of European Vacation Rentals Business
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction, Post Closing-Adjustment to Reduce Net Consideration					$ 44

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