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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
	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2018
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Contract termination	$ (9)	$ 0	$ (9)	$ 0
Wyndham Worldwide \| Information technology support, financial services, human resources and other shared services
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Expense for services provided by Parent				13
Wyndham Worldwide \| Indirect general corporate overhead allocations
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Expense for services provided by Parent				12
Wyndham Worldwide \| Insurance
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Expense for services provided by Parent				1
Wyndham Worldwide \| Defined contribution benefit plan
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Expense for services provided by Parent				$ 2
Wyndham Worldwide \| Separation and distribution agreement
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Revenue from former parent	1		3
Wyndham Worldwide \| Licensing Agreements
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Revenue from former parent	28		51
Wyndham Worldwide \| Wyndham Rewards
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Revenue from former parent	5		11
Other non-current liabilities
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Separation and Distribution Agreement, Contingent Liability Assumed, Remaining Amount	8		8		$ 24
Other Current Liabilities
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Separation and Distribution Agreement, Contingent Liability Assumed, Remaining Amount	$ 1		$ 1		$ 11

- Definition

Gain (loss) related to the termination of a contract between the parties. The termination may be due to many causes including early termination of a lease by a lessee, a breach of contract by one party, or a failure to perform.

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