Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Revenue Recognition (Contract Liabilities) (Details)

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Revenue Recognition (Contract Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Sep. 30, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Contract liabilities $ 252 $ 273
Deferred initial franchise fee revenue    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Contract liabilities 135 127
Deferred loyalty program revenue    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Contract liabilities 85 74
Deferred co-branded credit card program revenue    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Contract liabilities 0 30
Deferred hotel management fee revenue    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Contract liabilities 3 21
Deferred other revenue    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Contract liabilities $ 29 $ 21