HYATT HOTELS CORP, 10-Q filed on 10/30/2013
Quarterly Report
Document and Entity Information
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Oct. 25, 2013
Common Class A
Oct. 25, 2013
Common Class B
Entity Information [Line Items]
 
 
 
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, 2013 
 
 
Document Fiscal Year Focus
2013 
 
 
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Q3 
 
 
Amendment Flag
false 
 
 
Trading Symbol
h 
 
 
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
 
44,035,369 
112,527,463 
Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Income (USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
REVENUES:
 
 
 
 
Owned and leased hotels
$ 521 
$ 503 
$ 1,585 
$ 1,504 
Management and franchise fees
77 
68 
248 
227 
Other revenues
22 
22 
63 
59 
Other revenues from managed properties
406 
384 
1,197 
1,159 
Total revenues
1,026 
977 
3,093 
2,949 
DIRECT AND SELLING, GENERAL, AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES:
 
 
 
 
Owned and leased hotels
399 
382 
1,203 
1,148 
Depreciation and amortization
81 
88 
254 
263 
Other direct costs
10 
8 
25 
21 
Selling, general, and administrative
77 
75 
236 
238 
Other costs from managed properties
406 
384 
1,197 
1,159 
Direct and selling, general, and administrative expenses
973 
937 
2,915 
2,829 
Net gains and interest income from marketable securities held to fund operating programs
12 
8 
22 
18 
Equity earnings (losses) from unconsolidated hospitality ventures
16 
(5)
10 
(6)
Interest expense
(15)
(18)
(48)
(53)
Asset Impairments
0 1
0 
(11)1
0 
Gains on sales of real estate
26 
0 
125 
0 
Other income (loss), net
2 
(5)
(12)
12 
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
94 
20 
264 
91 
(PROVISION) BENEFIT FOR INCOME TAXES
(39)
3 
(89)
(19)
NET INCOME
55 
23 
175 
72 
NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS
0 
0 
0 
0 
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO HYATT HOTELS CORPORATION
$ 55 
$ 23 
$ 175 
$ 72 
EARNINGS PER SHARE - Basic
 
 
 
 
Net income - Basic (in dollars per share)
$ 0.35 
$ 0.14 
$ 1.10 
$ 0.44 
Net income attributable to Hyatt Hotels Corporation - Basic (in dollars per share)
$ 0.35 
$ 0.14 
$ 1.10 
$ 0.44 
EARNINGS PER SHARE - Diluted
 
 
 
 
Net income - Diluted (in dollars per share)
$ 0.35 
$ 0.14 
$ 1.10 
$ 0.44 
Net income attributable to Hyatt Hotels Corporation - Diluted (in dollars per share)
$ 0.35 
$ 0.14 
$ 1.10 
$ 0.44 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
NET INCOME
$ 55 
$ 23 
$ 175 
$ 72 
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of income tax of $- and $(3) for the three months ended and $- and $(2) for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively
16 
28 
(10)
23 
Unrealized gains on available for sale securities, net of income tax of $- and $- for the three months ended and $- and $1 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively
0 
1 
0 
2 
Other comprehensive income (loss)
16 
29 
(10)
25 
Comprehensive Income
71 
52 
165 
97 
Comprehensive Loss Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests
0 
0 
0 
0 
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Hyatt Hotels Corporation
$ 71 
$ 52 
$ 165 
$ 97 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income Parentheticals (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Foreign currency translation adjustments, Tax
$ 0 
$ (3)
$ 0 
$ (2)
Unrealized gains on Available for Sale Securities, Tax
$ 0 
$ 0 
$ 0 
$ 1 
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Sep. 30, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
ASSETS
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 774 
$ 413 
Restricted cash
434 
72 
Short-term investments
38 
514 
Receivables, net of allowances of $12 and $11 at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively
290 
531 
Inventories
71 
80 
Prepaids and other assets
113 
83 
Prepaid income taxes
19 
12 
Deferred tax assets
17 
19 
Assets held for sale
0 
34 
Total current assets
1,756 
1,758 
Investments
473 
283 
Property and equipment, net
3,827 
4,139 
Financing receivables, net of allowances
125 
126 
Goodwill
133 
133 
Intangibles, net
529 
388 
Deferred tax assets
142 
183 
Other assets
884 
620 
TOTAL ASSETS
7,869 
7,630 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
 
 
Current maturities of long-term debt
23 
4 
Accounts payable
117 
138 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
411 
338 
Accrued compensation and benefits
128 
137 
Liabilities held for sale
0 
1 
Total current liabilities
679 
618 
Long-term debt
1,283 
1,229 
Other long-term liabilities
1,154 
962 
Total liabilities
3,116 
2,809 
Commitments and contingencies (see Note 11)
   
   
EQUITY:
 
 
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value per share, 10,000,000 shares authorized and none outstanding as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012
0 
0 
Common stock
2 
2 
Additional paid-in capital
3,030 
3,263 
Retained earnings
1,789 
1,614 
Treasury stock at cost, 36,273 shares at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012
(1)
(1)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(77)
(67)
Total stockholders' equity
4,743 
4,811 
Noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries
(10)
(10)
Total equity
4,753 
4,821 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
$ 7,869 
$ 7,630 
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet Parentheticals (USD $)
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Sep. 30, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
$ 12 
$ 11 
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share (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 or Stated Value Per Share (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)
44,018,779 
46,631,778 
Common Stock, Shares, Issued (in shares)
44,055,052 
46,668,051 
Treasury Stock, Shares (in shares)
36,273 
36,273 
Common Class B
 
 
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share (per share)
$ 0.01 
$ 0.01 
Common Stock, Shares Authorized (in shares)
444,521,875 
448,985,467 
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding (in shares)
112,527,463 
115,434,342 
Common Stock, Shares, Issued (in shares)
112,527,463 
115,434,342 
Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
NET INCOME
$ 175 
$ 72 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
254 
263 
Deferred income taxes
41 
(18)
Asset Impairments
11 1
0 
Equity losses from unconsolidated hospitality ventures and distributions received
23 
21 
Income from cost method investments
(4)
0 
Foreign currency losses
4 
3 
Gains on sales of real estate
(125)
0 
Realized gains from other marketable securities
(1)
(9)
Net unrealized gains from other marketable securities
0 
(8)
Working capital changes and other
(22)
42 
Net cash provided by operating activities
356 
366 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
Purchases of marketable securities and short-term investments
(246)
(283)
Proceeds from marketable securities and short-term investments
683 
351 
Contributions to investments
(416)
(52)
Proceeds from Sale of Investments
0 
52 
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired
(85)
(180)
Capital expenditures
(150)
(210)
Issuance of financing receivable
0 
(53)
Proceeds from financing receivables
278 
2 
Proceeds from sales of real estate and assets held for sale
495 
0 
Sales proceeds transferred to escrow as restricted cash
(422)
0 
Sale proceeds transferred from escrow to cash and cash equivalents
71 
0 
Increase in restricted cash - investing
(19)
(19)
Other investing activities
(11)
(27)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
178 
(419)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
Proceeds from long-term debt, net of issuance costs of $3 million
388 
0 
Repayments of Long-term Debt
(304)
0 
Repurchase of common stock
(252)
(33)
Other financing activities
(5)
3 
Net cash used in financing activities
(173)
(30)
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH
0 
(5)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
361 
(88)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS-BEGINNING OF YEAR
413 
534 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS-END OF PERIOD
774 
446 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
 
 
Cash paid during the period for interest
61 
64 
Cash paid during the period for income taxes
67 
37 
Non-cash operating activities are as follows:
 
 
Non-cash performance guarantee (see Note 11)
126 
0 
Non-cash investing activities are as follows:
 
 
Non-cash contract acquisition costs (see Note 7)
126 
0 
Change in accrued capital expenditures
$ (4)
$ (35)
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Parentheticals (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Debt Issuance Costs
$ 3 
Organization
Organization
ORGANIZATION
Hyatt Hotels Corporation, a Delaware corporation, and its consolidated subsidiaries ("Hyatt Hotels Corporation") provide hospitality services on a worldwide basis through the management, franchising and ownership of hospitality related businesses. As of September 30, 2013, we operated or franchised 270 full service, Hyatt-branded hotels, consisting of 109,550 rooms throughout the world. We hold ownership interests in certain of these hotels. As of September 30, 2013, we operated or franchised 240 select service, Hyatt-branded hotels with 32,042 rooms, of which 238 hotels are located in the United States. We operate these hotels in 47 countries throughout the world. We hold ownership interests in certain of these hotels. We develop, operate, manage, license or provide services to Hyatt-branded timeshare, fractional and other forms of residential or vacation properties.
As used in these Notes and throughout this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the terms "Company," "HHC," "we," "us," or "our" mean Hyatt Hotels Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries.
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, 2012 (the "2012 Form 10-K").
We have eliminated all intercompany transactions in our condensed consolidated financial statements. We consolidate entities for which we either have a controlling financial interest or are considered to be the primary beneficiary.
Management believes that 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 Standards
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

Adopted Accounting Standards

In December 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") released Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-10 ("ASU 2011-10"), Property, Plant and Equipment (Topic 360): Derecognition of in Substance Real Estate-a Scope Clarification (a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force). ASU 2011-10 clarifies when a parent (reporting entity) ceases to have a controlling financial interest in a subsidiary that is in substance real estate as a result of default on the subsidiary's nonrecourse debt, the reporting entity should apply the guidance for Real Estate Sales (Subtopic 360-20). The provisions of ASU 2011-10 are effective for public companies for fiscal years and interim periods within those years, beginning on or after June 15, 2012. The adoption of ASU 2011-10 did not materially impact our condensed consolidated financial statements.

In December 2011, the FASB released Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-11 ("ASU 2011-11"), Balance Sheet (Topic 210): Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities and in January 2013 the FASB released Accounting Standards Update No. 2013-01 (“ASU 2013-01”), Balance Sheet (Topic 210): Clarifying the Scope of Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities. ASU 2011-11 requires companies to provide new disclosures about offsetting and related arrangements for financial instruments and derivatives. ASU 2013-01 clarified the scope of ASU 2011-11. The provisions of ASU 2011-11 and ASU 2013-01 are effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013, and are required to be applied retrospectively. The adoption of ASU 2011-11 and ASU 2013-01 did not materially impact our condensed consolidated financial statements.

In July 2012, the FASB released Accounting Standards Update No. 2012-02 ("ASU 2012-02"), Intangibles-Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Testing Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets for Impairment. ASU 2012-02 gives companies the option to perform a qualitative assessment before calculating the fair value of the indefinite-lived intangible asset. Under the guidance in ASU 2012-02, if this option is selected, a company is not required to calculate the fair value of the indefinite-lived intangible unless the entity determines it is more likely than not that its fair value is less than its carrying amount. The provisions of ASU 2012-02 are effective for annual and interim impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2012, but early adoption was permitted. The adoption of ASU 2012-02 did not materially impact our condensed consolidated financial statements.

In February 2013, the FASB released Accounting Standards Update No. 2013-02 ("ASU 2013-02"), Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income. ASU 2013-02 requires an entity to provide information about the amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component. In addition, an entity is required to present, either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by the respective line items of net income but only if the amount reclassified is required under GAAP to be reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period. The provisions of ASU 2013-02 are effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012. The adoption of ASU 2013-02 resulted in additional disclosure within our equity footnote.

Future Adoption of Accounting Standards

In February 2013, the FASB released Accounting Standards Update No. 2013-04 ("ASU 2013-04"), Liabilities (Topic 405): Obligations Resulting from Joint and Several Liability Arrangements for Which the Total Amount of the Obligation is Fixed at the Reporting Date (a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force). ASU 2013-04 requires an entity to measure obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements for which the total amount of the obligation is fixed at the reporting date as the sum of the amount the reporting entity agreed to pay on the basis of its arrangement among its co-obligors and any additional amount the reporting entity expects to pay on behalf of its co-obligors. The provisions of ASU 2013-04 are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. When adopted, ASU 2013-04 is not expected to materially impact our condensed consolidated financial statements.

In March 2013, the FASB released Accounting Standards Update No. 2013-05 ("ASU 2013-05"), Foreign Currency Matters (Topic 830): Parent's Accounting for the Cumulative Translation Adjustment upon Derecognition of Certain Subsidiaries or Groups of Assets within a Foreign Entity or of an Investment in a Foreign Entity (a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force). ASU 2013-05 requires that when a reporting entity (parent) ceases to have a controlling financial interest in a subsidiary or group of assets that is a nonprofit activity or a business within a foreign entity, the parent is required to release any related cumulative translation adjustment into net income. The provisions of ASU 2013-05 are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. When adopted, ASU 2013-05 is not expected to materially impact our condensed consolidated financial statements.

In July 2013, the FASB released Accounting Standards Update No. 2013-11 ("ASU 2013-11"), Income Taxes (Topic 740): Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists (a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force). ASU 2013-11 requires an entity to present an unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion of an unrecognized tax benefit, in the financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward. The provisions of ASU 2013-11 are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. When adopted, ASU 2013-11 is not expected to materially impact our condensed consolidated financial statements.
Equity And Cost Method Investments
Equity And Cost Method Investments
    EQUITY AND COST METHOD INVESTMENTS
We have investments that are recorded under both the equity and cost methods of accounting. These investments are considered to be an integral part of our business and are strategically and operationally important to our overall results. Our equity and cost method investment balances recorded at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 are as follows:
 
 
September 30, 2013
 
December 31, 2012
Equity method investments
$
402

 
$
212

Cost method investments
71

 
71

Total investments
$
473

 
$
283


During the third quarter of 2013, a wholly owned Hyatt subsidiary invested $325 million in Playa Hotels & Resorts B.V. ("Playa"), a company that has been formed to own, operate and develop all-inclusive resorts. Playa's current portfolio consists of 13 all-inclusive resorts totaling approximately 5,800 rooms across the Dominican Republic, Mexico and Jamaica. In connection with our investment, Hyatt has entered into franchise agreements for six of the 13 all-inclusive resorts, or approximately 2,800 rooms, which will operate as Hyatt-branded resorts. Under an agreement with Hyatt, Playa will have certain exclusive rights to operate Hyatt-branded all-inclusive resorts in five Latin American and Caribbean countries through 2018. Playa issued Hyatt $100 million in common shares and $225 million in preferred shares. Our investment in common shares gives us an ownership interest of 21.8%, which has been classified as an equity method investment. The $225 million preferred shares have been classified as an available for sale debt security and recorded in other assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. See Note 4 for further discussion of our preferred investment.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we invested an additional $66 million in an equity method hospitality venture that was established to develop, own and operate a hotel property in the state of Hawaii. The hotel opened during the third quarter of 2013.
During the three months ended September 30, 2013, a joint venture in which we held an interest and classified as an equity method investment, sold the hotel it owned and dissolved the venture. The venture was included in our owned and leased hotel segment. As a result of this transaction, we received a $5 million distribution, which was recorded as a deferred gain and will be amortized over the remaining life of our management agreement for the hotel.
During the three months ended September 30, 2012, we sold our interest in two joint ventures classified as equity method investments, which were included in our owned and leased segment, to a third party for $52 million. Each venture owns a hotel that we currently manage. At the time of the sale we signed agreements with the third party purchaser to extend our existing management agreements for the hotels owned by the ventures by ten years. A $28 million pre-tax gain on the sale was deferred and will be amortized over the life of the extended management agreements.
Income from cost method investments included in other income (loss), net in our condensed consolidated statements of income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 represents an insignificant and $4 million preferred return, respectively. The three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 included insignificant income from cost method investments.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, we recorded $1 million in impairment charges in equity earnings (losses) from unconsolidated hospitality ventures related to a vacation ownership property.
The following table presents summarized financial information for all unconsolidated ventures in which we hold an investment that is accounted for under the equity method.
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Total revenues
$
246

 
$
268

 
$
721

 
$
762

Gross operating profit
78

 
93

 
236

 
246

Income from continuing operations
28

 
11

 
24

 
14

Net income
28

 
11

 
24

 
14



Subsequent to the issuance of the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements for the period ended June 30, 2013, the Company identified an error in the underlying accounting for foreign currency translation for a joint venture in which the Company has an ownership interest. The error impacts the Company's share of equity in earnings of this equity method investment. As of December 31, 2012, the cumulative impact to equity from these errors was a decrease of $10 million, which included an increase of $9 million to beginning retained earnings and a decrease of $19 million to accumulated other comprehensive loss. The cumulative impact of these errors to investments as of December 31, 2012 was a decrease of $10 million. Additionally, equity earnings (losses) from unconsolidated hospitality ventures was understated by an insignificant amount for each of the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012. The Company expects to likewise correct previously presented historical financial statements to be included in future filings, including the annual financial statements to be included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ending December 31, 2013.
Fair Value Measurement
Fair Value Measurement
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT
Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (an exit price). GAAP establishes a valuation hierarchy for prioritizing the inputs that places greater emphasis on the use of observable market inputs and less emphasis on unobservable inputs. When determining fair value, an entity is required to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. The three levels of the hierarchy are as follows:
Level One—Fair values based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities;
Level Two—Fair values based on quoted market prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices in inactive markets for identical assets and liabilities, and inputs other than quoted market prices that are observable for the asset or liability;
Level Three—Fair values based on inputs that cannot be corroborated by observable market data and reflect the use of significant management judgment. Valuation techniques could include the use of discounted cash flow models and similar techniques.
We have various financial instruments that are measured at fair value including certain marketable securities and derivative instruments. We currently do not have non-financial assets or non-financial liabilities that are required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis.
We utilize the market approach and income approach for valuing our financial instruments. The market approach utilizes prices and information generated by market transactions involving identical or similar assets and liabilities and the income approach uses valuation techniques to convert future amounts (for example, cash flows or earnings) to a single present amount (discounted). For instances in which the inputs used to measure fair value fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy, the fair value measurement has been determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. Our assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment and may affect the classification of fair value assets and liabilities within the fair value hierarchy.
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, we had the following financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
 
 
September 30, 2013
 
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level One)
 
Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level Two)
 
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
(Level Three)
Marketable securities recorded in
cash and cash equivalents
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest bearing money market funds
$
67

 
$
67

 
$
—

 
$
—

Marketable securities included in
short-term investments, prepaids and
other assets, and other assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mutual funds
314

 
314

 
—

 
—

Equity securities
8

 
8

 
—

 
—

U.S. government obligations
120

 
—

 
120

 
—

U.S. government agencies
48

 
—

 
48

 
—

Corporate debt securities
109

 
—

 
109

 
—

Mortgage-backed securities
20

 
—

 
20

 
—

Asset-backed securities
17

 
—

 
17

 
—

Municipal and provincial notes and bonds
3

 
—

 
3

 
—

Preferred shares
225

 
—

 
—

 
225

Derivative instruments
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency forward contracts
(7
)
 
—

 
(7
)
 
—


 
December 31, 2012
 
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level One)
 
Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level Two)
 
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
(Level Three)
Marketable securities recorded in cash and cash equivalents
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest bearing money market funds
$
117

 
$
117

 
$
—

 
$
—

Marketable securities included in short-term investments, prepaids and other assets, and other assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mutual funds
275

 
275

 
—

 
—

Equity securities
10

 
10

 
—

 
—

U.S. government obligations
111

 
—

 
111

 
—

U.S. government agencies
68

 
—

 
68

 
—

Corporate debt securities
540

 
—

 
540

 
—

Mortgage-backed securities
22

 
—

 
22

 
—

Asset-backed securities
10

 
—

 
10

 
—

Municipal and provincial notes and bonds
15

 
—

 
15

 
—

Derivative instruments
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swaps
1

 
—

 
1

 
—

Foreign currency forward contracts
(1
)
 
—

 
(1
)
 
—


During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012, there were no transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy. Our policy is to recognize transfers in and transfers out as of the end of each quarterly reporting period.

Marketable Securities and Other Investments
Our portfolio of marketable securities and other investments consists of various types of mutual funds, equity securities, preferred shares and fixed income securities, including U.S. Treasury securities, government agencies, municipal, provincial and corporate bonds. The fair value of our mutual funds and equity securities were classified as Level One as they trade with sufficient frequency and volume to enable us to obtain pricing information on an ongoing basis. The remaining securities, other than our investment in preferred shares, were classified as Level Two due to the use and weighting of multiple market inputs being considered in the final price of the security. Market inputs include quoted market prices from active markets for identical securities, quoted market prices for identical securities in inactive markets, and quoted market prices in active and inactive markets for similar securities. Our investment in preferred shares were classified as Level Three due to the unobservable market data related to the investment.
We invest a portion of our cash balance into short-term interest bearing money market funds that have a maturity of less than ninety days. Consequently, the balances are recorded in cash and cash equivalents. The funds are held with open-ended registered investment companies and the fair value of the funds is classified as Level One as we are able to obtain market available pricing information on an ongoing basis.
The impact to net income from total gains or losses included in net gains (losses) and interest income from marketable securities held to fund operating programs due to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets still held at the reporting date for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 was insignificant.
During the three months ended September 30, 2013, we invested $225 million in Playa for preferred shares. See Note 3 for further detail regarding this transaction. Hyatt has the option to convert its preferred shares into shares of common stock at any time through the later of the second anniversary of our investment or an initial public offering by Playa. The preferred investment is redeemable at Hyatt's option beginning in August 2021 or upon Playa's initial public offering or any equity issuance by Playa. In the event of an initial public offering or other equity issuance, Hyatt has the option to redeem up to $125 million of preferred shares. As a result, we have classified the preferred investment as an available for sale debt security and recorded the $225 million investment in other assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Investments in debt securities that are classified as available for sale shall be measured subsequently at fair value in the statement of financial position. We believe that as of September 30, 2013, the cost of our investment approximated its fair value.
Included in our portfolio of marketable securities and other investments are investments in debt and equity securities classified as available for sale. At September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 these were as follows:
 
 
September 30, 2013
 
Cost or Amortized
Cost
 
Gross Unrealized
Gain
 
Gross Unrealized
Loss
 
Fair Value
Equity securities
$
7

 
$
1

 
$
—

 
$
8

Preferred shares
225

 
—

 
—

 
225

Total
$
232

 
$
1

 
$
—

 
$
233

 
 
December 31, 2012
 
Cost or Amortized
Cost
 
Gross Unrealized
Gain
 
Gross Unrealized
Loss
 
Fair Value
Corporate debt securities
$
443

 
$
8

 
$
(8
)
 
$
443

U.S. government agencies and municipalities
31

 
—

 
—

 
31

Equity securities
9

 
1

 
—

 
10

Total
$
483

 
$
9

 
$
(8
)
 
$
484



Gross realized gains and losses on available for sale securities were $1 million and insignificant for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $1 million and insignificant for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
Derivative Instruments
Our derivative instruments are foreign currency exchange rate instruments and interest rate swaps. The instruments are valued using an income approach with factors such as interest rates and yield curves, which represent market observable inputs and are generally classified as Level Two. Credit valuation adjustments may be made to ensure that derivatives are recorded at fair value. These adjustments include amounts to reflect counterparty credit quality and our nonperformance risk. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we redeemed all of our 2015 Notes and settled the related outstanding interest rate swaps, see Note 8 for further details on our debt settlement. As of December 31, 2012, the credit valuation adjustments were insignificant. See Note 9 for further details on our derivative instruments.
Mortgage Backed Securities
As of January 1, 2012, the balance of our Level Three mortgage backed securities was $2 million. During the nine months ended September 30, 2012 we sold these securities for $2 million. There were no other significant purchases, issuances, settlements or gains or losses (realized or unrealized) related to our Level Three mortgage backed securities in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, there were no purchases, issuances, settlements or gains or losses (realized or unrealized) related to Level Three mortgage backed securities. As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, we had no Level Three mortgage backed securities.

Other Financial Instruments
We estimated the fair value of financing receivables using discounted cash flow analyses based on current market assumptions for similar types of arrangements. Based upon the availability of market data, we have classified our financing receivables as Level Three. The primary sensitivity in these calculations is based on the selection of appropriate interest and discount rates. Fluctuations in these assumptions will result in different estimates of fair value. For further information on financing receivables, see Note 5.
We estimated the fair value of debt, excluding capital leases, which, as of September 30, 2013, consisted primarily of $250 million of 3.875% senior notes due 2016 (the "2016 Notes"), $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" which, together with the 2016 Notes, the 2019 Notes, and the 2021 Notes are collectively referred to as the "Senior Notes"), and construction loans. As of December 31, 2012 the fair value of our debt included our $250 million of 5.750% senior notes due in 2015 (the "2015 Notes") which were redeemed in the nine months ended September 30, 2013, our 2016 Notes, our 2019 Notes, a portion of which were tendered during the nine months ended September 30, 2013, our 2021 Notes and our construction loans. Our Senior Notes are classified as Level Two due to the use and weighting of multiple market inputs in the final price of the security. Market inputs include quoted market prices from active markets for identical securities, quoted market prices for identical securities in inactive markets, and quoted market prices in active and inactive markets for similar securities. Our construction loans have been classified as Level Three, as we subjectively determine the risk rating which impacts the discount rate.
The carrying amounts and fair values of our other financial instruments are as follows:

 
Asset (Liability)
 
September 30, 2013
 
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)
Financing receivables
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Secured financing to hotel owners
$
32

 
$
38

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
38

Vacation ownership mortgage receivable
37

 
38

 
—

 
—

 
38

Unsecured financing to hotel owners
64

 
63

 
—

 
—

 
63

Debt, excluding capital lease obligations
(1,097
)
 
(1,147
)
 
—

 
(1,093
)
 
(54
)

 
Asset (Liability)
 
December 31, 2012
 
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)
Financing receivables
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Secured financing to hotel owners
$
310

 
$
314

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
314

Vacation ownership mortgage receivable
39

 
39

 
—

 
—

 
39

Unsecured financing to hotel owners
64

 
64

 
—

 
—

 
64

Debt, excluding capital lease obligations
(1,017
)
 
(1,137
)
 
—

 
(1,126
)
 
(11
)
Financing Receivables
Financing Receivables
FINANCING RECEIVABLES
We have divided our financing receivables, which include loans and other financing arrangements, into three portfolio segments based on their initial measurement, risk characteristics and our method for monitoring or assessing credit risk. These portfolio segments correspond directly with our assessed class of receivables and are as follows:
•
Secured Financing to Hotel Owners—These financing receivables are senior secured mortgage loans and are collateralized by hotel properties currently in operation. These loans at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 include financing provided to certain franchisees for the renovation and conversion of certain franchised hotels. These franchisee loans accrue interest at fixed rates ranging between 5.0% and 5.5%. Secured financing to hotel owners at December 31, 2012 consisted primarily of a $277 million mortgage loan receivable to an unconsolidated hospitality venture which was formed to acquire ownership of a hotel property in Waikiki, Hawaii. This mortgage receivable had interest set at 30-day LIBOR +3.75% due monthly and a stated maturity date of July 2013. This receivable was repaid in full, including payment of all accrued, but unpaid interest in the third quarter of 2013.
•
Vacation Ownership Mortgage Receivables—These financing receivables are comprised of various mortgage loans related to our financing of vacation ownership interval sales. As of September 30, 2013, the weighted-average interest rate on vacation ownership mortgage receivables was 14.0%.
•
Unsecured Financing to Hotel Owners—These financing receivables are primarily made up of individual unsecured loans and other types of financing arrangements provided to hotel owners. During 2012, we entered into a loan agreement to provide a $50 million mezzanine loan for the construction of a hotel that we will manage. Under the loan agreement, interest accrues at the greater of one-month LIBOR plus 5.0%, or 6.5%. Our other financing receivables have stated maturities and interest rates. However, the expected repayment terms may be dependent on the future cash flows of the hotels and these instruments, therefore, are not considered loans as the repayment dates are not fixed or determinable. Because these arrangements are not considered loans, we do not include them in our impaired loans analysis. Since these receivables may come due earlier than the stated maturity date, the expected maturity dates have been excluded from the maturities table below.
The three portfolio segments of financing receivables and their balances at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 are as follows:
 
 
September 30, 2013
 
December 31, 2012
Secured financing to hotel owners
$
39

 
$
317

Vacation ownership mortgage receivables at various interest rates with varying payments through 2023
45

 
48

Unsecured financing to hotel owners
147

 
147

 
231

 
512

Less allowance for losses
(98
)
 
(99
)
Less current portion included in receivables, net
(8
)
 
(287
)
Total long-term financing receivables, net
$
125

 
$
126


Financing receivables held by us as of September 30, 2013 are scheduled to mature as follows:
Year Ending December 31,
Secured Financing to Hotel Owners
 
Vacation Ownership Mortgage Receivables
2013
$
—

 
$
2

2014
1

 
7

2015
38

 
7

2016
—

 
7

2017
—

 
5

2018
—

 
4

Thereafter
—

 
13

Total
39

 
45

Less allowance
(7
)
 
(8
)
Net financing receivables
$
32

 
$
37


Allowance for Losses and Impairments
We individually assess all loans in the secured financing to hotel owners portfolio and the unsecured financing to hotel owners portfolio for impairment. We assess the vacation ownership mortgage receivables portfolio, which consists entirely of loans, for impairment on an aggregate basis. In addition to loans, we include other types of financing arrangements in unsecured financing to hotel owners which we do not assess individually for impairment. However, we do regularly evaluate our reserves for these other financing arrangements and record provisions in the financing receivables allowance as necessary. Impairment charges for loans within all three portfolios and reserves related to our other financing arrangements are recorded as provisions in the financing receivables allowance. We consider the provisions on all of our portfolio segments to be adequate based on the economic environment and our assessment of the future collectability of the outstanding loans.
The following tables summarize the activity in our financing receivables allowance for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012:
 
Secured Financing
 
Vacation Ownership
 
Unsecured Financing
 
Total
Allowance at January 1, 2013
$
7

 
$
9

 
$
83

 
$
99

  Provisions
—

 
—

 
2

 
2

  Write-offs
—

 
(2
)
 
(2
)
 
(4
)
  Recoveries
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

  Other Adjustments
—

 
—

 
(1
)
 
(1
)
Allowance at June 30, 2013
$
7

 
$
7

 
$
82

 
$
96

  Provisions
—

 
1

 
1

 
2

  Write-offs
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

  Recoveries
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

  Other Adjustments
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Allowance at September 30, 2013
$
7

 
$
8

 
$
83

 
$
98


Secured Financing

Vacation Ownership

Unsecured Financing

Total
Allowance at January 1, 2012
$
7


$
8


$
75


$
90

  Provisions
—


3


6


9

  Write-offs
—


(3
)

(3
)

(6
)
  Recoveries
—


—


(2
)

(2
)
  Other Adjustments
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Allowance at June 30, 2012
$
7

 
$
8

 
$
76

 
$
91

  Provisions
—

 
1

 
2

 
3

  Write-offs
—

 
(1
)
 
—

 
(1
)
  Recoveries
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

  Other Adjustments
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Allowance at September 30, 2012
$
7

 
$
8

 
$
78

 
$
93


We routinely evaluate loans within financing receivables for impairment. To determine whether an impairment has occurred, we evaluate the collectability of both interest and principal. A loan is considered to be impaired when the Company determines that it is probable that we will not be able to collect all amounts due under the contractual terms. We do not recognize interest income for impaired loans unless cash is received, in which case the payment is recorded to other income (loss), net in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of income. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, we did not record any impairment charges for loans to hotel owners. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, we recorded insignificant and $3 million of impairment charges for loans, respectively. The gross value of our impaired loans and related reserve does increase, outside of impairments recognized, due to the accrual and related reserve of interest income on these loans.
An analysis of our loans included in secured financing to hotel owners and unsecured financing to hotel owners had the following impaired amounts at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, all of which had a related allowance recorded against them:
Impaired Loans
September 30, 2013
 
Gross Loan Balance (Principal and Interest)
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
Related
Allowance
 
Average
Recorded
Loan Balance
Secured financing to hotel owners
$
40

 
$
39

 
$
(7
)
 
$
40

Unsecured financing to hotel owners
53

 
39

 
(53
)
 
54


Impaired Loans
December 31, 2012
 
Gross Loan Balance (Principal and Interest)
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
Related
Allowance
 
Average
Recorded
Loan Balance
Secured financing to hotel owners
$
40

 
$
39

 
$
(7
)
 
$
40

Unsecured financing to hotel owners
53

 
40

 
(53
)
 
51


Interest income recognized on these impaired loans within other income (loss), net on our condensed consolidated statements of income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 was as follows:
Interest Income
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Secured financing to hotel owners
$
1

 
$
1

 
$
2

 
$
2

Unsecured financing to hotel owners
—

 
—

 
—

 
—


Credit Monitoring
On an ongoing basis, we monitor the credit quality of our financing receivables based on payment activity.
•
Past-due Receivables—We determine financing receivables to be past-due based on the contractual terms of each individual financing receivable agreement.
•
Non-Performing Receivables—Receivables are determined to be non-performing based upon the following criteria: (1) if interest or principal is more than 90 days past due for secured financing to hotel owners and unsecured financing to hotel owners; (2) if interest or principal is more than 120 days past due for vacation ownership mortgage receivables; or (3) if an impairment charge has been recorded for a loan or a provision established for our other financing arrangements. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, no interest income was accrued for secured financing to hotel owners and unsecured financing to hotel owners more than 90 days past due or for vacation ownership receivables more than 120 days past due. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, insignificant interest income was accrued for vacation ownership receivables past due more than 90 days but less than 120 days.
If a financing receivable is non-performing, we place the financing receivable on non-accrual status. We only recognize interest income when cash is received for financing receivables on non-accrual status. Accrual of interest income is resumed when the receivable becomes contractually current and collection doubts are removed.
The following tables summarize our aged analysis of past-due financing receivables by portfolio segment, the gross balance of financing receivables greater than 90 days past-due and the gross balance of financing receivables on non-accrual status as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:
 
Analysis of Financing Receivables
September 30, 2013
 
Receivables
Past Due
 
Greater than 90 Days Past Due
 
Receivables on
Non-Accrual
Status
Secured financing to hotel owners
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
40

Vacation ownership mortgage receivables
2

 
—

 
—

Unsecured financing to hotel owners *
3

 
3

 
83

Total
$
5

 
$
3

 
$
123


Analysis of Financing Receivables
December 31, 2012
 
Receivables
Past Due
 
Greater than 90 Days Past Due
 
Receivables on
Non-Accrual
Status
Secured financing to hotel owners
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
40

Vacation ownership mortgage receivables
2

 
—

 
—

Unsecured financing to hotel owners *
3

 
3

 
81

Total
$
5

 
$
3

 
$
121


* Certain of these receivables have been placed on non-accrual status and we have recorded allowances for these receivables based on estimates of the future cash flows available for payment of these financing receivables. However, a majority of these payments are not past due.
Acquisitions and Dispositions
Acquisitions and Dispositions
ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS
We continually assess strategic acquisitions and dispositions to complement our current business.
Acquisitions
The Driskill—During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we acquired The Driskill hotel in Austin, Texas ("The Driskill") for a purchase price of approximately $85 million. The Driskill has a long-standing presence in a market which we view as a key location for our guests. Due to the iconic nature of the hotel and its membership in the Historic Hotels of America and Associated Luxury Hotels International, we have chosen to retain The Driskill name. Of the total $85 million purchase price, significant assets acquired consist of $72 million of property and equipment, a $7 million indefinite-lived brand intangible, a $5 million management intangible and $1 million of other assets which have been included primarily in our owned and leased hotel segment.
Hyatt Regency Mexico City—During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, we acquired all of the outstanding shares of capital stock of a company that owned a full service hotel in Mexico City, Mexico in order to expand our presence in the region. The total purchase price was approximately $202 million. As part of the purchase, we acquired cash and cash equivalents of $12 million, resulting in a net purchase price of $190 million. We began managing this property during the second quarter of 2012 as the Hyatt Regency Mexico City.
In conjunction with the acquisition, we entered into a holdback escrow agreement. Pursuant to the holdback escrow agreement, we withheld $11 million from the purchase price and placed it into an escrow account, which was classified as restricted cash on our condensed consolidated balance sheet. During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, we released $1 million from escrow to the seller. As of September 30, 2013, the remaining funds in the escrow account had been released to the seller.
The following table summarizes the fair value of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed for Hyatt Regency Mexico City as of the acquisition date, primarily in our owned and leased hotels segment (in millions):
Cash and cash equivalents
$
12

Other current assets
4

Land, property, and equipment
190

Intangibles
12

Goodwill
29

Total assets
247

Current liabilities
4

Other long-term liabilities
41

Total liabilities
45

     Total net assets acquired
$
202



The acquisition created goodwill of Mexican Peso 404 million, or $29 million as of the date of acquisition, which is not deductible for tax purposes and is recorded within our owned and leased segment. The definite lived intangibles, which are substantially comprised of management intangibles, are being amortized over a weighted average useful life of 17 years. The other long-term liabilities acquired consist primarily of a $41 million deferred tax liability, the majority of which relates to property and equipment.
Dispositions
Andaz Napa—During the three months ended September 30, 2013, we sold Andaz Napa for $71 million, net of closing costs, to an unrelated third party, resulting in a pre-tax gain of $27 million. The Company entered into a long-term management agreement with the purchaser of the hotel. The gain on sale has been deferred and is being recognized in management and franchise fees over the term of the management contract, 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. See "Like-Kind Exchange Agreements" below, as proceeds from the sale of Andaz Napa have been held as restricted for use in a potential like-kind exchange. As part of the closing conditions for Andaz Napa, an affiliate of the purchaser and Hyatt entered into a purchase and sale agreement for the Andaz Savannah.
Andaz Savannah—During the three months ended September 30, 2013, we sold Andaz Savannah for $42 million, net of closing costs, to an unrelated third party, resulting in a pre-tax gain of $4 million. The Company entered into a long-term management agreement with the purchaser of the hotel. The gain on sale has been deferred and is being recognized in management and franchise fees over the term of the management contract, 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. See "Like-Kind Exchange Agreements" below, as proceeds from the sale of Andaz Savannah have been held as restricted for use in a potential like-kind exchange.
Hyatt Regency Denver Tech—During the three months ended September 30, 2013, we sold Hyatt Regency Denver Tech for $59 million, net of closing costs, to an unrelated third party, and entered into a long-term franchise agreement with the purchaser of the hotel. The sale resulted in a pre-tax gain of $26 million, which has been recognized in gains on sales of real estate on our condensed consolidated statements of income during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013. The operating results and financial position of this hotel prior to the sale remain within our owned and leased hotels segment. See "Like-Kind Exchange Agreements" below, as proceeds from the sale of Hyatt Regency Denver Tech have been held as restricted for use in a potential like-kind exchange.
Hyatt Regency Santa Clara—During the three months ended September 30, 2013, we sold Hyatt Regency Santa Clara for $91 million, net of closing costs, to an unrelated third party, and entered into a long-term management agreement with the purchaser of the property. As part of the sale agreement, we have the potential for an additional earn-out of up to $7 million based on the hotel's performance in 2013. If achieved, this contingent payment will be received during the first quarter of 2014. At that time, the gain would be deferred and recognized in management and franchise fees over the term of the management contract. This property had been classified as assets and liabilities held for sale as of June 30, 2013. The sale resulted in an insignificant loss, which has been recognized in gains on sales of real estate on our condensed consolidated statements of income during the three months ended September 30, 2013. The operating results and financial position of this hotel prior to the sale remain within our owned and leased hotels segment. See "Like-Kind Exchange Agreements" below, as proceeds from the sale of Hyatt Regency Santa Clara have been held as restricted for use in a potential like-kind exchange.
Hyatt Fisherman's Wharf—During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we sold Hyatt Fisherman's Wharf for $100 million, net of closing costs, to an unrelated third party, and entered into a long-term franchise agreement with the owner of the property. The sale resulted in a pre-tax gain of $55 million, which has been recognized in gains on sales of real estate on our condensed consolidated statements of income during the nine months ended September 30, 2013. The operating results and financial position of this hotel prior to the sale remain within our owned and leased hotels segment. See "Like-Kind Exchange Agreements" below, as proceeds from the sale of Hyatt Fisherman's Wharf have been held as restricted for use in a potential like-kind exchange.
Hyatt Santa Barbara—During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we sold Hyatt Santa Barbara for $60 million, net of closing costs, to an unrelated third party, and entered into a long-term franchise agreement with the owner of the property. The sale resulted in a pre-tax gain of $44 million, which has been recognized in gains on sales of real estate on our condensed consolidated statements of income during the nine months ended September 30, 2013. The operating results and financial position of this hotel prior to the sale remain within our owned and leased hotels segment.
Hyatt Place—During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we sold three Hyatt Place properties for a combined $36 million, net of closing costs, to an unrelated third party, resulting in a pre-tax gain of approximately $2 million. These properties had been classified as assets and liabilities held for sale as of December 31, 2012. The Company retained long-term management agreements for each hotel with the purchaser of the hotels. The gain on sale has been deferred and is being recognized in management and franchise fees over the term of the management contracts, within our Americas management and franchising segment. The operations of the hotels prior to the sale remain within our owned and leased hotels segment.
Artwork - During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we sold artwork to an unrelated third party and recognized a pre-tax gain of $29 million which was recognized in other income (loss), net on our condensed consolidated statements of income. See "Like-Kind Exchange Agreements" below, as proceeds from the sale of artwork have been held as restricted for use in a potential like-kind exchange.
Like-Kind Exchange Agreements
In conjunction with the 2013 sales of Andaz Savannah, Andaz Napa, Hyatt Regency Denver Tech, Hyatt Regency Santa Clara and Hyatt Fisherman's Wharf we entered into like-kind exchange agreements with an intermediary. Pursuant to the like-kind exchange agreements, the proceeds from the sales of these hotels were placed into an escrow account administered by an intermediary. Accordingly, we classified combined net proceeds of $363 million related to these properties as restricted cash on our condensed consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2013.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we released the net proceeds from the first quarter 2013 sales of two of the three Hyatt Place properties discussed above of $23 million and the 2012 sales of four Hyatt Place properties of $44 million from restricted cash on our condensed consolidated balance sheets, as like-kind exchange agreements were not consummated within allowable time periods.
In conjunction with the second quarter 2013 sale of artwork, we placed proceeds received into restricted cash pursuant to a like-kind exchange agreement administered by an intermediary. We intend to use a portion of the proceeds to fund future artwork purchases.
Goodwill And Intangible Assets
Goodwill And Intangible Assets
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
We review the carrying value of our goodwill and indefinite lived brand intangible by performing either a qualitative assessment or a two-step process. Under step one, we compare the carrying value of our brand intangible, and our goodwill at the reporting unit level, to their respective fair values during our annual impairment test in the fourth quarter or more often as needed. We define a reporting unit at the individual property or business level. When determining fair value in step one, we utilize internally developed discounted future cash flow models, third party appraisals and, if appropriate, current estimated net sales proceeds from pending offers. We then compare the estimated fair value to our carrying value. If the carrying value of our indefinite lived brand intangible is in excess of the fair value, an impairment charge is recognized in an amount equal to the excess. If the carrying value of our goodwill is in excess of the fair value, we must determine our implied fair value of goodwill to evaluate if any impairment charge is necessary. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, no impairment charges were recorded related to goodwill or our indefinite lived intangible asset. Goodwill was $133 million at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012. At September 30, 2013, our indefinite-lived brand intangible acquired as part of the 2013 acquisition of The Driskill was $7 million, see Note 6.

Definite lived intangible assets primarily include contract acquisition costs, acquired lease rights, and acquired franchise and management intangibles. Contract acquisition costs and franchise and management intangibles are generally amortized on a straight-line basis over their contract terms, which range from approximately 5 to 40 years and 20 to 30 years, respectively. Acquired lease rights are amortized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Definite lived intangibles are tested for impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we entered into 30 year management agreements for four hotels in France. Using exchange rates at September 30, 2013, the value of the contract acquisition cost at inception was $121 million. The intangible is being amortized into expense on a straight-line basis over the 30 year term of the management agreements, which began in the second quarter of 2013 in conjunction with the conversion of the hotels to Hyatt management. There were no impairment charges related to intangible assets with definite lives during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012.
The following is a summary of intangible assets at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:
 
 
September 30, 2013
 
Weighted
Average Useful
Lives in Years
 
December 31, 2012
Contract acquisition costs
$
349

 
26

 
$
203

Acquired lease rights
140

 
112

 
139

Franchise and management intangibles
128

 
25

 
122

Brand Intangible
7

 
—

 
—

Other
7

 
14

 
10

 
631

 
 
 
474

Accumulated amortization
(102
)
 
 
 
(86
)
Intangibles, net
$
529

 
 
 
$
388


Amortization expense relating to intangible assets was as follows:
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Amortization expense
$
6

 
$
7

 
$
18

 
$
19

Debt
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
DEBT
Long-term debt, net of current maturities, at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 was $1,283 million and $1,229 million, respectively.
Senior Notes—During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we issued and sold $350 million 3.375% Senior Notes due July 15, 2023 at a public offering price of 99.498%. We received net proceeds of $345 million from the sale of the 2023 Notes, after deducting underwriters' discounts and offering expenses. We used the net proceeds to pay the redemption price (as defined below) in connection with the redemption of the 2015 Notes and to repurchase the 2019 Notes tendered in the cash tender offer, with any remaining proceeds intended to be used for general corporate purposes. Interest on the 2023 Notes is payable semi-annually on January 15 and July 15 of each year, beginning on January 15, 2014. See Note 9 for the interest rate lock associated with the 2023 Notes.
Debt Redemption—During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we redeemed all of our outstanding 2015 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 2015 Notes and included principal plus a make-whole premium, was $278 million.
After the issuance of our 2015 Notes, we entered into eight $25 million interest rate swap contracts. During the year ended December 31, 2012, we terminated four of the eight interest rate swap contracts, for which we received cash payments of $8 million to settle the fair value of the swaps. The cash received from the termination of the four swaps was being amortized from the settlement date as a benefit to interest expense over the remaining term of the 2015 Notes. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we settled the remaining four outstanding interest rate swap agreements. At the time the 2015 Notes were redeemed, we recognized a gain of $7 million, which included the remaining unamortized benefit from the settlement of the initial four swaps during 2012 of $5 million and a gain on the remaining four swaps of $2 million that were terminated in 2013 in anticipation of the 2015 Note redemption. The gain is included within debt settlement costs in other income (loss), net on the condensed consolidated statements of income. See Note 9 for the settlement of the interest rate swaps associated with the 2015 Notes.
Tender Offer—During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we completed a cash tender offer (the "cash tender offer") for any and all of our 2019 Notes, of which an aggregate principal amount of $250 million was outstanding. We purchased $54 million aggregate principal amount of 2019 Notes in the cash tender offer at a purchase price of $66 million, which included premiums payable in connection with the cash tender offer. Following the cash tender offer, $196 million aggregate principal amount of 2019 Notes remains outstanding.
Floating Average Rate Construction Loan—During the year ended December 31, 2012, we obtained a construction loan in order to develop a hotel in Brazil. The term of this loan is up to 18 years and the interest is at a floating average rate estimated at 7.5%. As of September 30, 2013, we had borrowed Brazilian Real ("BRL") 74 million, or $33 million, against this construction loan of which BRL 50 million, or $22 million, has not yet been utilized in construction and is therefore held in restricted cash.
Derivative Instruments
Derivative Instruments
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS
It is our policy that derivative transactions are executed only to manage exposures arising in the normal course of business and not for the purpose of creating speculative positions or trading. As a result of the use of derivative instruments, we are exposed to the risk that counterparties to derivative contracts will fail to meet their contractual obligations. To mitigate the counterparty credit risk, we have a policy of only entering into contracts with carefully selected major financial institutions based upon their credit rating and other factors. Our derivative instruments do not contain credit-risk related contingent features.
All derivatives are recognized on the balance sheet at fair value. On the date the derivative contract is entered, we designate the derivative as one of the following: a hedge of a forecasted transaction or the variability of cash flows to be paid (cash flow hedge), a hedge of the fair value of a recognized asset or liability (fair value hedge), or an undesignated hedge instrument. Changes in the fair value of a derivative that is qualified, designated and highly effective as a cash flow hedge are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss on the condensed consolidated balance sheet until they are reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. Changes in the fair value of a derivative that is qualified, designated and highly effective as a fair value hedge, along with the gain or loss on the hedged asset or liability that is attributable to the hedged risk, are recorded in current earnings. Changes in the fair value of undesignated derivative instruments and the ineffective portion of designated derivative instruments are reported in current period earnings. Cash flows from designated derivative financial instruments are classified within the same category as the item being hedged on the statement of cash flows. Cash flows from undesignated derivative financial instruments are included in the investing category on the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows. We do not offset any derivative assets or liabilities in the balance sheet and none of our derivatives are subject to master netting arrangements.
Interest Rate Swap Agreements—In the normal course of business, we are exposed to the impact of interest rate changes due to our borrowing activities. Our objective is to manage the risk of interest rate changes on the results of operations, cash flows, and the market value of our debt by creating an appropriate balance between our fixed and floating-rate debt. Interest rate derivative transactions, including interest rate swaps, are entered into to maintain a level of exposure to interest rates which the Company deems acceptable.
As of December 31, 2012, we held a total of four $25 million interest rate swap contracts, each of which was set to expire on August 15, 2015. Taken together, these swap contracts effectively converted a total of $100 million of the $250 million of our 2015 Notes to floating rate debt based on three-month LIBOR plus a fixed rate component. The fixed rate component of the four swaps varied by contract, ranging from 4.5675% to 4.77%. The interest rate swaps were designated as fair value hedges, as their objective was to protect the 2015 Notes against changes in fair value due to changes in the three-month LIBOR interest rate. The swaps were designated as fair value hedges at inception and at December 31, 2012 were highly effective in offsetting fluctuations in the fair value of the 2015 Notes prior to their redemption during the nine months ended September 30, 2013. The swaps were settled in anticipation of the redemption of the 2015 Notes. We received $2 million of cash payments to settle the fair value of the swaps during the nine months ended September 30, 2013, which included an insignificant amount of accrued interest. The cash received offset premiums paid at the time of the settlement of the 2015 Notes. See Note 8 for a discussion of the settlement of our 2015 Notes.
At December 31, 2012, the fixed to floating interest rate swaps were recorded within other assets at a value of $1 million offset by a fair value adjustment to long-term debt of $1 million. At December 31, 2012, the difference between the other asset value and fair market value adjustment to long-term debt includes the ineffective portion of the swap life-to-date which was insignificant.
Interest Rate Lock—During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we entered into treasury-lock derivative instruments with $175 million of notional value to hedge a portion of the risk of changes in the benchmark interest rate associated with the 2023 Notes issued during the nine months ending September 30, 2013 as changes in the benchmark interest rate would result in variability in cash flows related to such debt. These derivative instruments were designated as cash flow hedges at inception and were highly effective in offsetting fluctuations in the benchmark interest rate. See Note 8 for a discussion of our 2023 Notes.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we settled the aforementioned treasury-lock derivative instruments at the date of issuance of the 2023 Notes. The $1 million loss on the settlement was recorded to accumulated other comprehensive loss and will be amortized to interest expense over the life of the 2023 Notes. For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the amount of incremental interest expense was insignificant.
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Instruments—We transact business in various foreign currencies and utilize foreign currency forward contracts to offset the risks associated with the effects of certain foreign currency exposures. Our strategy is to have increases or decreases in our foreign currency exposures offset by gains or losses on the foreign currency forward contracts to mitigate the risks and volatility associated with foreign currency transaction gains or losses. These foreign currency exposures typically arise from intercompany loans and other intercompany transactions. Our foreign currency forward contracts generally settle within 12 months. We do not use these forward contracts for trading purposes. We do not designate these forward contracts as hedging instruments. Accordingly, we record the fair value of these contracts as of the end of our reporting period to our condensed consolidated balance sheets with changes in fair value recorded in our condensed consolidated statements of income within other income (loss), net for both realized and unrealized gains and losses. The balance sheet classification for the fair values of these forward contracts is to prepaids and other assets for unrealized gains and to accrued expenses and other current liabilities for unrealized losses. At September 30, 2013, the foreign currency forward contracts were recorded within accrued expenses and other current liabilities at a value of $7 million while contracts recorded within prepaids and other assets were insignificant. At December 31, 2012, the foreign currency forward contracts were recorded within accrued expenses and other current liabilities at a value of $1 million while contracts recorded within prepaids and other assets were insignificant.
The U.S. dollar equivalent of the notional amount of the outstanding forward contracts, the majority of which relate to intercompany loans, with terms of less than one year, is as follows (in U.S. dollars):
 
September 30, 2013
 
December 31, 2012
Pound Sterling
$
158

 
$
161

Korean Won
31

 
31

Swiss Franc
25

 
32

Canadian Dollar
3

 
30

Total notional amount of forward contracts
$
217

 
$
254


Certain energy contracts at our hotel facilities include derivatives. However, we qualify for and have elected the normal purchases or sales exemption for these derivatives.
The effects of derivative instruments on our condensed consolidated financial statements were as follows for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012:
Effect of Derivative Instruments on Income
 
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
Location of
Gain (Loss)
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Fair value hedges:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swaps
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gains on derivatives
Other income (loss), net*
 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
1

Losses on borrowings
Other income (loss), net*
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(1
)

 
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
Location of
Gain (Loss)
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Derivatives not designated as hedges:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency forward contracts
Other income (loss), net
 
$
(12
)
 
$
(7
)
 
$
(1
)
 
$
(9
)
 
*
For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, there was an insignificant gain recognized in income related to the ineffective portion of these hedges. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, there was an insignificant loss recognized in income related to the ineffective portion of these hedges. No amounts were excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012.
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure
INCOME TAXES

The effective income tax rates for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 were a provision of 41.3% and a benefit of 17.0%, respectively. The effective income tax rates for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 were a provision of 33.8% and 20.7%, respectively.
For the three months ended September 30, 2013, the effective tax rate differs from the U.S. statutory federal income tax rate of 35% primarily due to a shift in our earnings mix to locations with higher tax rates, partially offset by a benefit of $3 million related to the reduction in statutory tax rates enacted by foreign jurisdictions during the quarter.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the effective tax rate differs from the U.S. statutory federal income tax rate of 35% primarily due the impact of a shift in our earnings mix to locations with higher tax rates. This increase is offset by a $4 million benefit for an adjustment to the opening balance of certain deferred tax assets, a benefit of $3 million (including $1 million interest) related to the settlement of tax audits, a benefit of $4 million (including $2 million of interest and penalties) related to the expiration of statutes of limitations in certain foreign locations, a benefit of $3 million related to the reduction in statutory tax rates enacted by foreign jurisdictions during the third quarter, and a benefit of $2 million with respect to foreign currency fluctuations related to uncertain tax positions.
For the three months ended September 30, 2012, the effective tax rate is lower than the U.S. statutory federal income tax rate of 35% primarily due to the recognition of foreign tax credits of $8 million and a benefit of $3 million from a reduction in statutory tax rates enacted by foreign jurisdictions during the quarter. In addition, a benefit of $2 million was realized due to the release of tax reserves related to issues that were resolved with our ongoing U.S. federal tax audit of prior years.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2012, the effective tax rate is lower than the U.S. statutory federal income tax rate of 35% primarily due to the recognition of foreign tax credits of $17 million, a release of $5 million in reserves for interest related to our treatment for expensing certain renovation costs in prior years and a benefit of $3 million from a reduction in statutory tax rates enacted by foreign jurisdictions during the third quarter. The rate was further reduced by a benefit of $2 million that was realized due to the release of tax reserves related to issues that were resolved with our U.S. federal tax audit of prior years. These benefits are partially offset by a provision of approximately $7 million resulting from a reduction in the deferred tax assets of certain non-consolidated investments as well as a provision of approximately $7 million (including $2 million of interest and penalties) for uncertain tax positions in foreign jurisdictions.
Total unrecognized tax benefits were $52 million and $75 million at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, of which $27 million and $42 million, respectively, would impact the effective tax rate if recognized. It is reasonably possible that a reduction of up to $5 million of unrecognized tax benefits could occur within twelve months from the resolution of tax audits and the expiration of certain statutes of limitations.
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—As of September 30, 2013, we are committed, under certain conditions, to lend or invest up to $444 million, net of any related letters of credit, in various business ventures.
Included in the $444 million in commitments is our share of a hospitality venture’s commitment to purchase a hotel within a to-be completed building in New York City for a total purchase price of $375 million. The hospitality venture will be funded upon the purchase of the hotel, and our share of the purchase price commitment is 66.67% (or approximately $250 million). In accordance with the purchase agreement, we have agreed to fund a $50 million letter of credit as security towards this future purchase obligation. The agreement stipulates that the purchase of the completed property is contingent upon the completion of certain contractual milestones. The $50 million funded letter of credit is included as part of our total letters of credit outstanding at September 30, 2013, and therefore netted against our future commitments amount disclosed above. For further discussion, see the "Letters of Credit" section of this footnote.
Performance Guarantees—Certain of our contractual arrangements with third party owners require us to guarantee payments to the owners if specified levels of operating profit are not achieved by their hotels.
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, we recorded a $2 million and $3 million charge related to these agreements, respectively. Under these agreements, we had recorded a guarantee liability of $124 million, net of amortization and using exchange rates as of September 30, 2013. The remaining maximum potential payments related to these agreements are $541 million. Included within the remaining maximum potential performance guarantees of $541 million are the following:
Property Description
 
Maximum Guarantee Amount (local currency)
 
Maximum Guarantee Amount (USD at September 30, 2013)
 
Initial Liability Recorded (local currency)
 
Liability Recorded at September 30, 2013
Four hotels in France*
 
 Euro 377
 
$
509

 
Euro 90
 
$
118

A hotel in Thailand
 
Thai baht 360
 
11

 
Thai baht 157
 
5

Select service hotels in the U.S.
 
 
 
15

 
 
 
1

Other
 
 
 
6

 
 
 
—

Total
 
 
 
$
541

 
 
 
$
124


*Our performance guarantee for the four hotels in France does not have an annual cap.
In connection with the inception of a performance guarantee, we recognize a liability for the fair value of our guarantee obligation within other long-term liabilities on our condensed consolidated balance sheets with an offset to contract acquisition cost intangible assets. Upon commencement of the guarantee period, we amortize the guarantee liability using a systematic and rational risk-based approach over the term of the respective performance guarantee. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, we amortized $2 million and $3 million, respectively, of these liabilities as income to other income (loss), net on the condensed consolidated statements of income.
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. As of September 30, 2013, there were no amounts recorded in accrued expenses and other current liabilities related to these performance test clauses.
Debt Repayment Guarantees—We have entered into various debt repayment guarantees related to our hospitality venture investments in certain properties. The maximum exposure under these agreements as of September 30, 2013 was $272 million. As of September 30, 2013, we had a $9 million liability representing the carrying value of these guarantees. Included within the $272 million in debt repayment guarantees are the following:
Property Description
 
Maximum Guarantee Amount
 
Amount Recorded at September 30, 2013
Vacation ownership development
 
$
110

 
$
1

Hotel property in Brazil
 
75

 
3

Hawaii hotel development
 
30

 
1

Hotel property in Minnesota
 
25

 
4

Other
 
32

 
—

Total Debt Repayment Guarantees
 
$
272

 
$
9


With respect to debt repayment guarantees related to certain hospitality venture properties, the Company has agreements with its respective partners that require each partner to pay a pro-rata portion of the guarantee amount based on each partner’s ownership percentage. Assuming successful enforcement of these agreements, our maximum exposure under our various debt repayment guarantees as of September 30, 2013, would be $146 million.
Surety Bonds—Surety bonds issued on our behalf totaled $24 million at September 30, 2013, 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 as of September 30, 2013 totaled $114 million, the majority of which relate to our ongoing operations. Of the $114 million letters of credit outstanding, $101 million reduces 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 that are 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 and/or the general partner(s) thereof.
In conjunction with financing obtained for our unconsolidated hospitality ventures, 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 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 current insurance programs, subject to deductibles. We reasonably 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 that the ultimate resolution of such claims and litigation will have a material effect on our condensed consolidated financial statements.
Equity
Equity
EQUITY
Stockholders’ Equity and Noncontrolling Interests—The following table details the equity activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
 
 
Stockholders’
equity
 
Noncontrolling interests
in consolidated
subsidiaries
 
Total equity
Balance at January 1, 2013
$
4,811

 
$
10

 
$
4,821

Net income
175

 
—

 
175

Other comprehensive loss
(10
)
 
—

 
(10
)
Repurchase of common stock
(252
)
 
—

 
(252
)
Directors compensation
2

 
—

 
2

Employee stock plan issuance
2

 
—

 
2

Share based payment activity
15

 
—

 
15

Balance at September 30, 2013
$
4,743

 
$
10

 
$
4,753

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at January 1, 2012
$
4,808

 
$
10

 
$
4,818

Net income
72

 
—

 
72

Other comprehensive loss
25

 
—

 
25

Repurchase of common stock
(35
)
 
—

 
(35
)
Directors compensation
1

 
—

 
1

Employee stock plan issuance
2

 
—

 
2

Share based payment activity
12

 
—

 
12

Balance at September 30, 2012
$
4,885

 
$
10

 
$
4,895


 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss—The following table details the accumulated other comprehensive loss activity for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

 
Balance at
July 1, 2013
 
Current period other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification
 
Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
 
Balance at September 30, 2013
Foreign currency translation adjustments
$
(80
)
 
$
16

 
$
—

 
$
(64
)
Unrealized gain (loss) on AFS securities
—

 
—

 

 
—

Unrecognized pension cost
(6
)
 
—

 

 
(6
)
Unrealized loss on derivative instruments
(7
)
 
—

 

 
(7
)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
$
(93
)
 
$
16

 
$
—

 
$
(77
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at
January 1, 2013
 
Current period other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification
 
Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (a)
 
Balance at September 30, 2013
Foreign currency translation adjustments
$
(54
)
 
$
(12
)
 
$
2

 
$
(64
)
Unrealized gain (loss) on AFS securities
—

 
—

 

 
—

Unrecognized pension cost
(6
)
 
—

 

 
(6
)
Unrealized loss on derivative instruments
(7
)
 
—

 

 
(7
)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
$
(67
)
 
$
(12
)
 
$
2

 
$
(77
)
(a) Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of an insignificant tax impact, reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss were recognized within equity earnings (losses) from unconsolidated hospitality ventures on the condensed consolidated statements of income.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at
July 1, 2012
 
Current period other comprehensive income (loss)
 
Balance at September 30, 2012
Foreign currency translation adjustments
$
(88
)
 
$
28
 
 
$
(60
)
Unrealized gain (loss) on AFS securities
(1
)
 
1
 
 
—

Unrecognized pension cost
(6
)
 
—
 
 
(6
)
Unrealized loss on derivative instruments
(8
)
 
—
 
 
(8
)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
$
(103
)
 
$
29
 
 
$
(74
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at
January 1, 2012
 
Current period other comprehensive income (loss)
 
Balance at September 30, 2012
Foreign currency translation adjustments
$
(83
)
 
$
23
 
 
$
(60
)
Unrealized gain (loss) on AFS securities
(2
)
 
2
 
 
—

Unrecognized pension cost
(6
)
 
—
 
 
(6
)
Unrealized loss on derivative instruments
(8
)
 
—
 
 
(8
)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
$
(99
)
 
$
25
 
 
$
(74
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2013 Share Repurchase—During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we announced that the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to an additional $200 million of the Company's common stock, in addition to the authorization to repurchase $200 million of the Company's common stock in 2012. 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 that the Company deems appropriate and subject to market conditions, applicable law and other factors deemed relevant in the Company's sole discretion. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company repurchased 6,136,089 shares of common stock at a weighted average price of $41.14 per share, for an aggregate purchase price of $252 million, excluding related expenses, which were insignificant. The shares repurchased represented approximately 4% of the Company's total shares of common stock outstanding as of December 31, 2012. The shares of Class A common stock that were repurchased on the open market were retired and returned to authorized and unissued status while the shares of Class B common stock that were repurchased were retired and the total number of authorized Class B shares was reduced by the number of shares repurchased. As of September 30, 2013 we had $11 million remaining under the current share repurchase authorization. See Note 18 to our condensed consolidated financial statements for further information regarding our New Share Repurchase Plan.
2012 Share Repurchase—During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, we announced that the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $200 million of the Company's 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 that the Company deems appropriate and subject to market conditions, applicable law and other factors deemed relevant in the Company's sole discretion. During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, the Company repurchased 911,244 shares of Class A common stock at an average price of $38.78 per share, for an aggregate purchase price of $35 million, excluding related expenses, which were insignificant. The $35 million of share repurchases were settled in cash during the quarter with the exception of $2 million that was recorded as accrued expenses at September 30, 2012 as the share settlement occurred prior to period end but the related cash payment was not settled until October. The shares repurchased represented less than 1% of the Company's total shares of common stock outstanding prior to the repurchase. The shares of Class A common stock were repurchased on the open market, retired, and returned to authorized and unissued status.
Stock-Based Compensation
Stock-Based Compensation
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
As part of our long-term incentive plan, we award Stock Appreciation Rights ("SARs"), Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs"), Performance Share Units ("PSUs"), and Performance Vested Restricted Stock ("PSSs") to certain employees. Compensation expense and unearned compensation figures within this note exclude amounts related to employees of our third party owned, Hyatt managed hotels 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 in our condensed consolidated statements of income. Expenses for awards that are not reimbursed to us by our third party hotel owners for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 are as follows:
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Stock appreciation rights
$
2

 
$
2

 
$
6

 
$
6

Restricted stock units
4

 
4

 
12

 
10

Performance share units and Performance vested restricted stock
1

 
—

 
2

 
1


Stock Appreciation Rights—Each vested SAR gives the holder the right to the difference between the value of one share of our Class A common stock at the exercise date and the value of one share of our Class A common stock at the grant date. Vested SARs can be exercised over their life as determined by the plan. All SARs have a 10-year contractual term and are settled in shares of our Class A common stock. The Company is accounting for these SARs as equity instruments.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company granted 526,917 SARs to employees with a weighted average grant date fair value of $17.98. The fair value of each SAR was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes-Merton option-valuation model.
Restricted Stock Units—The Company grants both RSUs that may be settled in stock and RSUs that may be settled in cash. Each vested stock-settled RSU will be settled with a single share of our Class A common stock. The value of the stock-settled RSUs was based on the closing stock price of our Class A common stock as of the grant date. We record compensation expense earned for RSUs on a straight-line basis from the date of grant. In certain situations we also grant cash-settled RSUs which are recorded as a liability instrument. The liability and related expense for cash-settled RSUs are insignificant as of, and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company granted a total of 468,410 RSUs (an insignificant portion of which are cash-settled RSUs) to employees which, with respect to stock-settled RSUs, had a weighted average grant date fair value of $43.50.
Performance Share Units and Performance Vested Restricted Stock—The Company has granted to certain executive officers both PSUs, which are performance stock units, and PSSs, which are performance vested restricted stock. The number of PSUs that will ultimately vest and be paid out in Class A common stock and the number of PSSs that will ultimately vest with no further restrictions on transfer depends upon the performance of the Company at the end of the applicable three year performance period relative to the applicable performance target. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company granted to its executive officers a total of 218,686 PSSs, which vest in full if the maximum performance metric is achieved. At the end of the performance period, the PSSs that do not vest will be forfeited. The PSSs had a weighted average grant date fair value of $43.44. The performance period is three years beginning January 1, 2013 and ending December 31, 2015. The PSSs will vest at the end of the performance period only if the performance threshold is met; there is no interim performance metric.
Our total unearned compensation for our stock-based compensation programs as of September 30, 2013 was $16 million for SARs, $36 million for RSUs and $5 million for PSUs and PSSs, which will be recorded to compensation expense primarily over the next four years with respect to SARs and RSUs and over the next three years with respect to PSUs and PSSs. The amortization for certain RSU awards extends to seven years.
Related-Party Transactions
Related-Party Transactions
    RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS
In addition to those included elsewhere in the notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements, related-party transactions entered into by us are summarized as follows:
Leases—Our corporate headquarters has been located at the Hyatt Center in Chicago, Illinois, since 2005. A subsidiary of the Company holds a master lease for a portion of the Hyatt Center and has entered into sublease agreements with certain related parties. During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, one of these sublease agreements was amended to reduce the related party's occupied space. As a result, we received a payment of $4 million in 2012, representing the discounted future sublease payments, less furniture and fixtures acquired. Future sublease income from sublease agreements with related parties under our master lease is $10 million.
Legal Services—A partner in a law firm that provided services to us throughout the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 is the brother-in-law of our Executive Chairman. We incurred insignificant and $1 million in legal fees with this firm for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. We incurred $1 million and $2 million in legal fees with this firm during the nine month periods ended September 30, 2013 and 2012. Legal fees, when expensed, are included in selling, general and administrative expenses. As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, we had insignificant amounts due to the law firm, respectively.
Other Services—A member of our board of directors is a partner in a firm whose affiliates own hotels from which we recorded management and franchise fees of $2 million and $2 million during the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $6 million and $5 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, we had $1 million in receivables due from these properties.
Equity Method Investments—We have equity method investments in entities that own properties for which we provide management and/or franchise services and receive fees. We recorded fees of $8 million and $9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. We recorded fees of $24 million and $28 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, we had receivables due from these properties of $9 million and $7 million, respectively. In addition, in some cases we provide loans (see Note 5) or guarantees (see Note 11) to these entities. Our ownership interest in these equity method investments generally varies from 8% to 69%.
Share Repurchase—During 2013, we repurchased 2,906,879 shares of Class B common stock at a weighted average price of $41.36 per share, for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $120 million. The shares repurchased represented approximately 2% of the Company's total shares of common stock outstanding prior to the repurchase. The shares of Class B common stock were repurchased from trusts held for the benefit of certain Pritzker family members in privately-negotiated transactions 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.
Segment Information
Segment Information
SEGMENT INFORMATION
Our operating 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 the Chief Executive Officer. Our results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 reflect the segment structure of our organization following our realignment, which was effective during the fourth quarter of 2012. Segment results presented here for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 have been recast to show our results as if our new operating structure had existed in this period.
Following the realignment, our four operating segments, which comprise our reportable segments and are defined below, are (1) owned and leased hotels; (2) Americas management and franchising; (3) ASPAC management and franchising; and (4) EAME/SW Asia management. Our unallocated corporate overhead, the results of our vacation ownership business, and the results of our Hyatt co-branded credit card continue to be reported within corporate and other. 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.
Americas Management and Franchising—This segment derives its earnings primarily from a combination of hotel management and licensing of our family of brands to franchisees located in the U.S., 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 on the lines other revenues from managed properties and other costs from managed properties, respectively. The intersegment revenues relate to management fees that are collected 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 family of brands to franchisees located in Southeast Asia, as well as China, Australia, South Korea and Japan. 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 IT costs. These revenues and costs are recorded on the lines other revenues from managed properties and other costs from managed properties, respectively. The intersegment revenues relate to management fees that are collected from the Company’s owned hotels, which are eliminated in consolidation.
EAME/SW Asia Management—This segment derives its earnings primarily from hotel management of our family of brands located primarily in Europe, Africa and the Middle East as well as countries along the Persian Gulf, the Arabian Sea, and India. This segment’s revenues also include the reimbursement of costs incurred on behalf of managed hotel property owners with no added margin. These costs relate primarily to reservations, marketing and IT costs. These revenues and costs are recorded on the lines other revenues from managed properties and other costs from managed properties, respectively. The intersegment revenues relate to management fees that are collected from the Company’s owned hotels, which are eliminated in consolidation.
Our chief operating decision maker evaluates performance and makes decisions regarding the allocation of resources based on each segment’s Adjusted EBITDA. We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income attributable to Hyatt Hotels Corporation plus our pro-rata share of unconsolidated hospitality ventures' Adjusted EBITDA before equity earnings (losses) from unconsolidated hospitality ventures; asset impairments; gains on sales of real estate; other income (loss), net; depreciation and amortization; interest expense; and (provision) benefit for income taxes.
The table below shows summarized consolidated financial information by segment. Included within corporate and other are unallocated corporate expenses, revenues and expenses on our vacation ownership properties, and the results of our co-branded credit card.
 
(in millions)
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Owned and Leased Hotels (a)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues
$
521

 
$
503

 
$
1,585

 
$
1,504

Adjusted EBITDA
111

 
115

 
351

 
340

Depreciation and Amortization
73

 
80

 
231

 
241

Americas Management and Franchising
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues
437

 
425

 
1,302

 
1,295

Intersegment Revenues (b)
20

 
19

 
63

 
59

Adjusted EBITDA
52

 
49

 
162

 
149

Depreciation and Amortization
4

 
5

 
13

 
15

ASPAC Management and Franchising
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues
35

 
28

 
110

 
88

Intersegment Revenues (b)
1

 
1

 
2

 
2

Adjusted EBITDA
9

 
9

 
32

 
31

Depreciation and Amortization
1

 
—

 
1

 
—

EAME/SW Asia Management
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues
30

 
20

 
95

 
64

Intersegment Revenues (b)
3

 
4

 
11

 
11

Adjusted EBITDA
11

 
5

 
39

 
19

Depreciation and Amortization
1

 
1

 
3

 
2

Corporate and other
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues
27

 
25

 
77

 
70

Adjusted EBITDA
(24
)
 
(24
)
 
(82
)
 
(80
)
Depreciation and Amortization
2

 
2

 
6

 
5

Eliminations (b)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues
(24
)
 
(24
)
 
(76
)
 
(72
)
Adjusted EBITDA
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Depreciation and Amortization
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

TOTAL
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues
$
1,026

 
$
977

 
$
3,093

 
$
2,949

Adjusted EBITDA
159

 
154

 
502

 
459

Depreciation and Amortization
81

 
88

 
254

 
263

 
(a)
During the second quarter of 2013, we classified a property as held for sale. We conducted an analysis to determine if our carrying value is greater than fair value based on expected sales price. As a result of this assessment we recorded a $3 million impairment charge to asset impairments in the condensed consolidated statements of income in the nine months ended September 30, 2013. In conjunction with our regular assessment of impairment indicators in the first quarter of 2013, we identified property and equipment whose carrying value exceeded its fair value and as a result recorded an $8 million impairment charge to asset impairments in the condensed consolidated statements of income in the nine months ended September 30, 2013.

(b)
Intersegment revenues are included in the segment revenue totals and eliminated in Eliminations.

The table below provides a reconciliation of our consolidated Adjusted EBITDA to EBITDA and a reconciliation of EBITDA to net income attributable to Hyatt Hotels Corporation for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012.
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Adjusted EBITDA
$
159

 
$
154

 
$
502

 
$
459

Equity earnings (losses) from unconsolidated hospitality ventures
16

 
(5
)
 
10

 
(6
)
Asset impairments
—

 
—

 
(11
)
 
—

Gains on sales of real estate
26

 
—

 
125

 
—

Other income (loss), net (see Note 17)
2

 
(5
)
 
(12
)
 
12

Pro rata share of unconsolidated hospitality ventures Adjusted EBITDA
(13
)
 
(18
)
 
(48
)
 
(58
)
EBITDA
190

 
126

 
566

 
407

Depreciation and amortization
(81
)
 
(88
)
 
(254
)
 
(263
)
Interest expense
(15
)
 
(18
)
 
(48
)
 
(53
)
(Provision) benefit for income taxes
(39
)
 
3

 
(89
)
 
(19
)
Net income attributable to Hyatt Hotels Corporation
$
55

 
$
23

 
$
175

 
$
72

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,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Numerator:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
$
55

 
$
23

 
$
175

 
$
72

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Net income attributable to Hyatt Hotels Corporation
$
55

 
$
23

 
$
175

 
$
72

Denominator:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic weighted average shares outstanding:
156,339,842

 
165,486,594

 
159,339,902

 
165,554,820

Share-based compensation
557,345

 
267,283

 
508,368

 
410,888

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding
156,897,187

 
165,753,877

 
159,848,270

 
165,965,708

Basic Earnings Per Share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
$
0.35

 
$
0.14

 
$
1.10

 
$
0.44

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Net income attributable to Hyatt Hotels Corporation
$
0.35

 
$
0.14

 
$
1.10

 
$
0.44

Diluted Earnings Per Share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
$
0.35

 
$
0.14

 
$
1.10

 
$
0.44

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Net income attributable to Hyatt Hotels Corporation
$
0.35

 
$
0.14

 
$
1.10

 
$
0.44


The computations of diluted net income per share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 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,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Stock-settled SARs
307,900

 
15,000

 
198,600

 
10,000

RSUs
—

 
—

 
—

 
10,400

Other Income (Loss), Net
Other Income (Loss), Net
OTHER INCOME (LOSS), NET
Other income (loss), net includes interest income, cost method investment income (see Note 3), debt settlement costs (see Note 8), charitable contribution to Hyatt Thrive Foundation, gain on sale of artwork (see Note 6), gains on other marketable securities, foreign currency losses, including losses on foreign currency exchange rate instruments (see Note 9), realignment costs, and transaction costs. The table below provides the components of other income (loss), net for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Interest income
$
4

 
$
6

 
$
14

 
$
17

Cost method investment income
—

 
—

 
4

 
—

Debt settlement costs
—

 
—

 
(35
)
 
—

Charitable contribution to Hyatt Thrive Foundation
—

 
—

 
(20
)
 
—

Gain on sale of artwork
—

 
—

 
29

 
—

Gains on other marketable securities
1

 
—

 
1

 
17

Foreign currency losses
(1
)
 
(1
)
 
(4
)
 
(3
)
Realignment costs
—

 
(12
)
 
—

 
(19
)
Transaction costs
(3
)
 
—

 
(3
)
 
(1
)
Other
1

 
2

 
2

 
1

Other income (loss), net
$
2

 
$
(5
)
 
$
(12
)
 
$
12

Subsequent Events
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
SUBSEQUENT EVENT

On October 1, 2013, we acquired the hotel formerly known as The Peabody Orlando in a like-kind exchange transaction, for approximately $717 million. The hotel has been rebranded as Hyatt Regency Orlando. The details of the transaction were previously disclosed in the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 1, 2013.
In October 2013, our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to an additional $200 million of the Company's common stock (the "New Share Repurchase Plan"). 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 that the Company deems appropriate and subject to market conditions, applicable law and other factors deemed relevant in the Company's sole discretion.  The common stock repurchase program does not obligate the Company to repurchase any dollar amount or number of shares of common stock and the program may be suspended or discontinued at any time.
In October 2013, Hyatt received $89 million from our preferred equity investment in Hyatt Regency New Orleans.
Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
Fair Value [Policy Text Block] 
We estimated the fair value of financing receivables using discounted cash flow analyses based on current market assumptions for similar types of arrangements. Based upon the availability of market data, we have classified our financing receivables as Level Three. The primary sensitivity in these calculations is based on the selection of appropriate interest and discount rates. Fluctuations in these assumptions will result in different estimates of fair value. For further information on financing receivables, see Note 5.
We estimated the fair value of debt, excluding capital leases, which, as of September 30, 2013, consisted primarily of $250 million of 3.875% senior notes due 2016 (the "2016 Notes"), $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" which, together with the 2016 Notes, the 2019 Notes, and the 2021 Notes are collectively referred to as the "Senior Notes"), and construction loans. As of December 31, 2012 the fair value of our debt included our $250 million of 5.750% senior notes due in 2015 (the "2015 Notes") which were redeemed in the nine months ended September 30, 2013, our 2016 Notes, our 2019 Notes, a portion of which were tendered during the nine months ended September 30, 2013, our 2021 Notes and our construction loans. Our Senior Notes are classified as Level Two due to the use and weighting of multiple market inputs in the final price of the security. Market inputs include quoted market prices from active markets for identical securities, quoted market prices for identical securities in inactive markets, and quoted market prices in active and inactive markets for similar securities. Our construction loans have been classified as Level Three, as we subjectively determine the risk rating which impacts the discount rate.
Our derivative instruments are foreign currency exchange rate instruments and interest rate swaps. The instruments are valued using an income approach with factors such as interest rates and yield curves, which represent market observable inputs and are generally classified as Level Two. Credit valuation adjustments may be made to ensure that derivatives are recorded at fair value. These adjustments include amounts to reflect counterparty credit quality and our nonperformance risk. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we redeemed all of our 2015 Notes and settled the related outstanding interest rate swaps, see Note 8 for further details on our debt settlement. As of December 31, 2012, the credit valuation adjustments were insignificant. See Note 9 for further details on our derivative instruments.
Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (an exit price). GAAP establishes a valuation hierarchy for prioritizing the inputs that places greater emphasis on the use of observable market inputs and less emphasis on unobservable inputs. When determining fair value, an entity is required to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. The three levels of the hierarchy are as follows:
Level One—Fair values based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities;
Level Two—Fair values based on quoted market prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices in inactive markets for identical assets and liabilities, and inputs other than quoted market prices that are observable for the asset or liability;
Level Three—Fair values based on inputs that cannot be corroborated by observable market data and reflect the use of significant management judgment. Valuation techniques could include the use of discounted cash flow models and similar techniques.
We have various financial instruments that are measured at fair value including certain marketable securities and derivative instruments. We currently do not have non-financial assets or non-financial liabilities that are required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis.
We utilize the market approach and income approach for valuing our financial instruments. The market approach utilizes prices and information generated by market transactions involving identical or similar assets and liabilities and the income approach uses valuation techniques to convert future amounts (for example, cash flows or earnings) to a single present amount (discounted). For instances in which the inputs used to measure fair value fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy, the fair value measurement has been determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. Our assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment and may affect the classification of fair value assets and liabilities within the fair value hierarchy.
Our portfolio of marketable securities and other investments consists of various types of mutual funds, equity securities, preferred shares and fixed income securities, including U.S. Treasury securities, government agencies, municipal, provincial and corporate bonds. The fair value of our mutual funds and equity securities were classified as Level One as they trade with sufficient frequency and volume to enable us to obtain pricing information on an ongoing basis. The remaining securities, other than our investment in preferred shares, were classified as Level Two due to the use and weighting of multiple market inputs being considered in the final price of the security. Market inputs include quoted market prices from active markets for identical securities, quoted market prices for identical securities in inactive markets, and quoted market prices in active and inactive markets for similar securities. Our investment in preferred shares were classified as Level Three due to the unobservable market data related to the investment.
We invest a portion of our cash balance into short-term interest bearing money market funds that have a maturity of less than ninety days. Consequently, the balances are recorded in cash and cash equivalents. The funds are held with open-ended registered investment companies and the fair value of the funds is classified as Level One as we are able to obtain market available pricing information on an ongoing basis.
Financing Receivables [Policy Text Block] 
On an ongoing basis, we monitor the credit quality of our financing receivables based on payment activity.
•
Past-due Receivables—We determine financing receivables to be past-due based on the contractual terms of each individual financing receivable agreement.
•
Non-Performing Receivables—Receivables are determined to be non-performing based upon the following criteria: (1) if interest or principal is more than 90 days past due for secured financing to hotel owners and unsecured financing to hotel owners; (2) if interest or principal is more than 120 days past due for vacation ownership mortgage receivables; or (3) if an impairment charge has been recorded for a loan or a provision established for our other financing arrangements. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, no interest income was accrued for secured financing to hotel owners and unsecured financing to hotel owners more than 90 days past due or for vacation ownership receivables more than 120 days past due. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, insignificant interest income was accrued for vacation ownership receivables past due more than 90 days but less than 120 days.
If a financing receivable is non-performing, we place the financing receivable on non-accrual status. We only recognize interest income when cash is received for financing receivables on non-accrual status. Accrual of interest income is resumed when the receivable becomes contractually current and collection doubts are removed.
We individually assess all loans in the secured financing to hotel owners portfolio and the unsecured financing to hotel owners portfolio for impairment. We assess the vacation ownership mortgage receivables portfolio, which consists entirely of loans, for impairment on an aggregate basis. In addition to loans, we include other types of financing arrangements in unsecured financing to hotel owners which we do not assess individually for impairment. However, we do regularly evaluate our reserves for these other financing arrangements and record provisions in the financing receivables allowance as necessary. Impairment charges for loans within all three portfolios and reserves related to our other financing arrangements are recorded as provisions in the financing receivables allowance. We consider the provisions on all of our portfolio segments to be adequate based on the economic environment and our assessment of the future collectability of the outstanding loans
We routinely evaluate loans within financing receivables for impairment. To determine whether an impairment has occurred, we evaluate the collectability of both interest and principal. A loan is considered to be impaired when the Company determines that it is probable that we will not be able to collect all amounts due under the contractual terms. We do not recognize interest income for impaired loans unless cash is received, in which case the payment is recorded to other income (loss), net in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of income.
We have divided our financing receivables, which include loans and other financing arrangements, into three portfolio segments based on their initial measurement, risk characteristics and our method for monitoring or assessing credit risk. These portfolio segments correspond directly with our assessed class of receivables and are as follows:
•
Secured Financing to Hotel Owners—These financing receivables are senior secured mortgage loans and are collateralized by hotel properties currently in operation. These loans at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 include financing provided to certain franchisees for the renovation and conversion of certain franchised hotels. These franchisee loans accrue interest at fixed rates ranging between 5.0% and 5.5%. Secured financing to hotel owners at December 31, 2012 consisted primarily of a $277 million mortgage loan receivable to an unconsolidated hospitality venture which was formed to acquire ownership of a hotel property in Waikiki, Hawaii. This mortgage receivable had interest set at 30-day LIBOR +3.75% due monthly and a stated maturity date of July 2013. This receivable was repaid in full, including payment of all accrued, but unpaid interest in the third quarter of 2013.
•
Vacation Ownership Mortgage Receivables—These financing receivables are comprised of various mortgage loans related to our financing of vacation ownership interval sales. As of September 30, 2013, the weighted-average interest rate on vacation ownership mortgage receivables was 14.0%.
•
Unsecured Financing to Hotel Owners—These financing receivables are primarily made up of individual unsecured loans and other types of financing arrangements provided to hotel owners. During 2012, we entered into a loan agreement to provide a $50 million mezzanine loan for the construction of a hotel that we will manage. Under the loan agreement, interest accrues at the greater of one-month LIBOR plus 5.0%, or 6.5%. Our other financing receivables have stated maturities and interest rates. However, the expected repayment terms may be dependent on the future cash flows of the hotels and these instruments, therefore, are not considered loans as the repayment dates are not fixed or determinable. Because these arrangements are not considered loans, we do not include them in our impaired loans analysis. Since these receivables may come due earlier than the stated maturity date, the expected maturity dates have been excluded from the maturities table below.
Goodwill and Intangibles [Policy Text Block] 
We review the carrying value of our goodwill and indefinite lived brand intangible by performing either a qualitative assessment or a two-step process. Under step one, we compare the carrying value of our brand intangible, and our goodwill at the reporting unit level, to their respective fair values during our annual impairment test in the fourth quarter or more often as needed. We define a reporting unit at the individual property or business level. When determining fair value in step one, we utilize internally developed discounted future cash flow models, third party appraisals and, if appropriate, current estimated net sales proceeds from pending offers. We then compare the estimated fair value to our carrying value. If the carrying value of our indefinite lived brand intangible is in excess of the fair value, an impairment charge is recognized in an amount equal to the excess. If the carrying value of our goodwill is in excess of the fair value, we must determine our implied fair value of goodwill to evaluate if any impairment charge is necessary.
Definite lived intangible assets primarily include contract acquisition costs, acquired lease rights, and acquired franchise and management intangibles. Contract acquisition costs and franchise and management intangibles are generally amortized on a straight-line basis over their contract terms, which range from approximately 5 to 40 years and 20 to 30 years, respectively. Acquired lease rights are amortized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Definite lived intangibles are tested for impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable.
Derivatives [Policy Text Block] 
It is our policy that derivative transactions are executed only to manage exposures arising in the normal course of business and not for the purpose of creating speculative positions or trading. As a result of the use of derivative instruments, we are exposed to the risk that counterparties to derivative contracts will fail to meet their contractual obligations. To mitigate the counterparty credit risk, we have a policy of only entering into contracts with carefully selected major financial institutions based upon their credit rating and other factors. Our derivative instruments do not contain credit-risk related contingent features.
All derivatives are recognized on the balance sheet at fair value. On the date the derivative contract is entered, we designate the derivative as one of the following: a hedge of a forecasted transaction or the variability of cash flows to be paid (cash flow hedge), a hedge of the fair value of a recognized asset or liability (fair value hedge), or an undesignated hedge instrument. Changes in the fair value of a derivative that is qualified, designated and highly effective as a cash flow hedge are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss on the condensed consolidated balance sheet until they are reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. Changes in the fair value of a derivative that is qualified, designated and highly effective as a fair value hedge, along with the gain or loss on the hedged asset or liability that is attributable to the hedged risk, are recorded in current earnings. Changes in the fair value of undesignated derivative instruments and the ineffective portion of designated derivative instruments are reported in current period earnings. Cash flows from designated derivative financial instruments are classified within the same category as the item being hedged on the statement of cash flows. Cash flows from undesignated derivative financial instruments are included in the investing category on the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows. We do not offset any derivative assets or liabilities in the balance sheet and none of our derivatives are subject to master netting arrangements.
Commitments and Contingencies [Policy Text Block] 
In connection with the inception of a performance guarantee, we recognize a liability for the fair value of our guarantee obligation within other long-term liabilities on our condensed consolidated balance sheets with an offset to contract acquisition cost intangible assets. Upon commencement of the guarantee period, we amortize the guarantee liability using a systematic and rational risk-based approach over the term of the respective performance guarantee.
We act as general partner of various partnerships owning hotel properties that are 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 and/or the general partner(s) thereof.
In conjunction with financing obtained for our unconsolidated hospitality ventures, 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 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 current insurance programs, subject to deductibles. We reasonably 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 that the ultimate resolution of such claims and litigation will have a material effect on our condensed consolidated financial statements.

Segment Reporting [Policy Text Block] 
Our operating 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 the Chief Executive Officer. Our results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 reflect the segment structure of our organization following our realignment, which was effective during the fourth quarter of 2012. Segment results presented here for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 have been recast to show our results as if our new operating structure had existed in this period.
Following the realignment, our four operating segments, which comprise our reportable segments and are defined below, are (1) owned and leased hotels; (2) Americas management and franchising; (3) ASPAC management and franchising; and (4) EAME/SW Asia management. Our unallocated corporate overhead, the results of our vacation ownership business, and the results of our Hyatt co-branded credit card continue to be reported within corporate and other. 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.
Americas Management and Franchising—This segment derives its earnings primarily from a combination of hotel management and licensing of our family of brands to franchisees located in the U.S., 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 on the lines other revenues from managed properties and other costs from managed properties, respectively. The intersegment revenues relate to management fees that are collected 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 family of brands to franchisees located in Southeast Asia, as well as China, Australia, South Korea and Japan. 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 IT costs. These revenues and costs are recorded on the lines other revenues from managed properties and other costs from managed properties, respectively. The intersegment revenues relate to management fees that are collected from the Company’s owned hotels, which are eliminated in consolidation.
EAME/SW Asia Management—This segment derives its earnings primarily from hotel management of our family of brands located primarily in Europe, Africa and the Middle East as well as countries along the Persian Gulf, the Arabian Sea, and India. This segment’s revenues also include the reimbursement of costs incurred on behalf of managed hotel property owners with no added margin. These costs relate primarily to reservations, marketing and IT costs. These revenues and costs are recorded on the lines other revenues from managed properties and other costs from managed properties, respectively. The intersegment revenues relate to management fees that are collected from the Company’s owned hotels, which are eliminated in consolidation.
Our chief operating decision maker evaluates performance and makes decisions regarding the allocation of resources based on each segment’s Adjusted EBITDA. We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income attributable to Hyatt Hotels Corporation plus our pro-rata share of unconsolidated hospitality ventures' Adjusted EBITDA before equity earnings (losses) from unconsolidated hospitality ventures; asset impairments; gains on sales of real estate; other income (loss), net; depreciation and amortization; interest expense; and (provision) benefit for income taxes.
ASU 2011-10 Property, Plant and Equipment [Policy Text Block] 
In December 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") released Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-10 ("ASU 2011-10"), Property, Plant and Equipment (Topic 360): Derecognition of in Substance Real Estate-a Scope Clarification (a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force). ASU 2011-10 clarifies when a parent (reporting entity) ceases to have a controlling financial interest in a subsidiary that is in substance real estate as a result of default on the subsidiary's nonrecourse debt, the reporting entity should apply the guidance for Real Estate Sales (Subtopic 360-20). The provisions of ASU 2011-10 are effective for public companies for fiscal years and interim periods within those years, beginning on or after June 15, 2012. The adoption of ASU 2011-10 did not materially impact our condensed consolidated financial statements.
ASU 2011-11 Balance Sheet and ASU 2013-01 Balance Sheet [Policy Text Block] 
In December 2011, the FASB released Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-11 ("ASU 2011-11"), Balance Sheet (Topic 210): Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities and in January 2013 the FASB released Accounting Standards Update No. 2013-01 (“ASU 2013-01”), Balance Sheet (Topic 210): Clarifying the Scope of Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities. ASU 2011-11 requires companies to provide new disclosures about offsetting and related arrangements for financial instruments and derivatives. ASU 2013-01 clarified the scope of ASU 2011-11. The provisions of ASU 2011-11 and ASU 2013-01 are effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013, and are required to be applied retrospectively. The adoption of ASU 2011-11 and ASU 2013-01 did not materially impact our condensed consolidated financial statements.
ASU 2012-02 Intangibles-Goodwill and Other [Policy Text Block] 
In July 2012, the FASB released Accounting Standards Update No. 2012-02 ("ASU 2012-02"), Intangibles-Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Testing Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets for Impairment. ASU 2012-02 gives companies the option to perform a qualitative assessment before calculating the fair value of the indefinite-lived intangible asset. Under the guidance in ASU 2012-02, if this option is selected, a company is not required to calculate the fair value of the indefinite-lived intangible unless the entity determines it is more likely than not that its fair value is less than its carrying amount. The provisions of ASU 2012-02 are effective for annual and interim impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2012, but early adoption was permitted. The adoption of ASU 2012-02 did not materially impact our condensed consolidated financial statements.
ASU 2013-02 Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Report Amounts Classified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Policy Text Block] 
In February 2013, the FASB released Accounting Standards Update No. 2013-02 ("ASU 2013-02"), Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income. ASU 2013-02 requires an entity to provide information about the amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component. In addition, an entity is required to present, either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by the respective line items of net income but only if the amount reclassified is required under GAAP to be reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period. The provisions of ASU 2013-02 are effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012. The adoption of ASU 2013-02 resulted in additional disclosure within our equity footnote.
ASU 2013-04 Liabilities [Policy Text Block] 
In February 2013, the FASB released Accounting Standards Update No. 2013-04 ("ASU 2013-04"), Liabilities (Topic 405): Obligations Resulting from Joint and Several Liability Arrangements for Which the Total Amount of the Obligation is Fixed at the Reporting Date (a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force). ASU 2013-04 requires an entity to measure obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements for which the total amount of the obligation is fixed at the reporting date as the sum of the amount the reporting entity agreed to pay on the basis of its arrangement among its co-obligors and any additional amount the reporting entity expects to pay on behalf of its co-obligors. The provisions of ASU 2013-04 are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. When adopted, ASU 2013-04 is not expected to materially impact our condensed consolidated financial statements.
ASU 2013-05 Foreign Currency Matters [Policy Text Block] 
In March 2013, the FASB released Accounting Standards Update No. 2013-05 ("ASU 2013-05"), Foreign Currency Matters (Topic 830): Parent's Accounting for the Cumulative Translation Adjustment upon Derecognition of Certain Subsidiaries or Groups of Assets within a Foreign Entity or of an Investment in a Foreign Entity (a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force). ASU 2013-05 requires that when a reporting entity (parent) ceases to have a controlling financial interest in a subsidiary or group of assets that is a nonprofit activity or a business within a foreign entity, the parent is required to release any related cumulative translation adjustment into net income. The provisions of ASU 2013-05 are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. When adopted, ASU 2013-05 is not expected to materially impact our condensed consolidated financial statements.
ASU 2013-11 Income Taxes [Policy Text Block] 
In July 2013, the FASB released Accounting Standards Update No. 2013-11 ("ASU 2013-11"), Income Taxes (Topic 740): Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists (a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force). ASU 2013-11 requires an entity to present an unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion of an unrecognized tax benefit, in the financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward. The provisions of ASU 2013-11 are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. When adopted, ASU 2013-11 is not expected to materially impact our condensed consolidated financial statements.
Equity And Cost Method Investments (Tables)
Equity And Cost Method Investment Balances 
Our equity and cost method investment balances recorded at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 are as follows:
 
 
September 30, 2013
 
December 31, 2012
Equity method investments
$
402

 
$
212

Cost method investments
71

 
71

Total investments
$
473

 
$
283

Summarized Financial Information 
The following table presents summarized financial information for all unconsolidated ventures in which we hold an investment that is accounted for under the equity method.
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Total revenues
$
246

 
$
268

 
$
721

 
$
762

Gross operating profit
78

 
93

 
236

 
246

Income from continuing operations
28

 
11

 
24

 
14

Net income
28

 
11

 
24

 
14

Fair Value Measurement (Tables)
Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis 
As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, we had the following financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
 
 
September 30, 2013
 
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level One)
 
Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level Two)
 
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
(Level Three)
Marketable securities recorded in
cash and cash equivalents
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest bearing money market funds
$
67

 
$
67

 
$
—

 
$
—

Marketable securities included in
short-term investments, prepaids and
other assets, and other assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mutual funds
314

 
314

 
—

 
—

Equity securities
8

 
8

 
—

 
—

U.S. government obligations
120

 
—

 
120

 
—

U.S. government agencies
48

 
—

 
48

 
—

Corporate debt securities
109

 
—

 
109

 
—

Mortgage-backed securities
20

 
—

 
20

 
—

Asset-backed securities
17

 
—

 
17

 
—

Municipal and provincial notes and bonds
3

 
—

 
3

 
—

Preferred shares
225

 
—

 
—

 
225

Derivative instruments
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency forward contracts
(7
)
 
—

 
(7
)
 
—


 
December 31, 2012
 
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level One)
 
Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level Two)
 
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
(Level Three)
Marketable securities recorded in cash and cash equivalents
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest bearing money market funds
$
117

 
$
117

 
$
—

 
$
—

Marketable securities included in short-term investments, prepaids and other assets, and other assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mutual funds
275

 
275

 
—

 
—

Equity securities
10

 
10

 
—

 
—

U.S. government obligations
111

 
—

 
111

 
—

U.S. government agencies
68

 
—

 
68

 
—

Corporate debt securities
540

 
—

 
540

 
—

Mortgage-backed securities
22

 
—

 
22

 
—

Asset-backed securities
10

 
—

 
10

 
—

Municipal and provincial notes and bonds
15

 
—

 
15

 
—

Derivative instruments
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swaps
1

 
—

 
1

 
—

Foreign currency forward contracts
(1
)
 
—

 
(1
)
 
—

Investments Classified As Available For Sale 
Included in our portfolio of marketable securities and other investments are investments in debt and equity securities classified as available for sale. At September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 these were as follows:
 
 
September 30, 2013
 
Cost or Amortized
Cost
 
Gross Unrealized
Gain
 
Gross Unrealized
Loss
 
Fair Value
Equity securities
$
7

 
$
1

 
$
—

 
$
8

Preferred shares
225

 
—

 
—

 
225

Total
$
232

 
$
1

 
$
—

 
$
233

 
 
December 31, 2012
 
Cost or Amortized
Cost
 
Gross Unrealized
Gain
 
Gross Unrealized
Loss
 
Fair Value
Corporate debt securities
$
443

 
$
8

 
$
(8
)
 
$
443

U.S. government agencies and municipalities
31

 
—

 
—

 
31

Equity securities
9

 
1

 
—

 
10

Total
$
483

 
$
9

 
$
(8
)
 
$
484

Carrying Amounts And Fair Values Of Other Financial Instruments 
The carrying amounts and fair values of our other financial instruments are as follows:

 
Asset (Liability)
 
September 30, 2013
 
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)
Financing receivables
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Secured financing to hotel owners
$
32

 
$
38

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
38

Vacation ownership mortgage receivable
37

 
38

 
—

 
—

 
38

Unsecured financing to hotel owners
64

 
63

 
—

 
—

 
63

Debt, excluding capital lease obligations
(1,097
)
 
(1,147
)
 
—

 
(1,093
)
 
(54
)

 
Asset (Liability)
 
December 31, 2012
 
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)
Financing receivables
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Secured financing to hotel owners
$
310

 
$
314

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
314

Vacation ownership mortgage receivable
39

 
39

 
—

 
—

 
39

Unsecured financing to hotel owners
64

 
64

 
—

 
—

 
64

Debt, excluding capital lease obligations
(1,017
)
 
(1,137
)
 
—

 
(1,126
)
 
(11
)
Financing Receivables (Tables)
Schedule Of Financing Receivables [Table Text Block] 
The three portfolio segments of financing receivables and their balances at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 are as follows:
 
 
September 30, 2013
 
December 31, 2012
Secured financing to hotel owners
$
39

 
$
317

Vacation ownership mortgage receivables at various interest rates with varying payments through 2023
45

 
48

Unsecured financing to hotel owners
147

 
147

 
231

 
512

Less allowance for losses
(98
)
 
(99
)
Less current portion included in receivables, net
(8
)
 
(287
)
Total long-term financing receivables, net
$
125

 
$
126

Schedule of Future Maturities of Financing Receivables [Table Text Block] 
Financing receivables held by us as of September 30, 2013 are scheduled to mature as follows:
Year Ending December 31,
Secured Financing to Hotel Owners
 
Vacation Ownership Mortgage Receivables
2013
$
—

 
$
2

2014
1

 
7

2015
38

 
7

2016
—

 
7

2017
—

 
5

2018
—

 
4

Thereafter
—

 
13

Total
39

 
45

Less allowance
(7
)
 
(8
)
Net financing receivables
$
32

 
$
37

Allowance for Credit Losses on Financing Receivables [Table Text Block] 
The following tables summarize the activity in our financing receivables allowance for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012:
 
Secured Financing
 
Vacation Ownership
 
Unsecured Financing
 
Total
Allowance at January 1, 2013
$
7

 
$
9

 
$
83

 
$
99

  Provisions
—

 
—

 
2

 
2

  Write-offs
—

 
(2
)
 
(2
)
 
(4
)
  Recoveries
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

  Other Adjustments
—

 
—

 
(1
)
 
(1
)
Allowance at June 30, 2013
$
7

 
$
7

 
$
82

 
$
96

  Provisions
—

 
1

 
1

 
2

  Write-offs
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

  Recoveries
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

  Other Adjustments
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Allowance at September 30, 2013
$
7

 
$
8

 
$
83

 
$
98


Secured Financing

Vacation Ownership

Unsecured Financing

Total
Allowance at January 1, 2012
$
7


$
8


$
75


$
90

  Provisions
—


3


6


9

  Write-offs
—


(3
)

(3
)

(6
)
  Recoveries
—


—


(2
)

(2
)
  Other Adjustments
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Allowance at June 30, 2012
$
7

 
$
8

 
$
76

 
$
91

  Provisions
—

 
1

 
2

 
3

  Write-offs
—

 
(1
)
 
—

 
(1
)
  Recoveries
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

  Other Adjustments
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Allowance at September 30, 2012
$
7

 
$
8

 
$
78

 
$
93


Impaired Financing Receivables [Table Text Block] 
An analysis of our loans included in secured financing to hotel owners and unsecured financing to hotel owners had the following impaired amounts at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, all of which had a related allowance recorded against them:
Impaired Loans
September 30, 2013
 
Gross Loan Balance (Principal and Interest)
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
Related
Allowance
 
Average
Recorded
Loan Balance
Secured financing to hotel owners
$
40

 
$
39

 
$
(7
)
 
$
40

Unsecured financing to hotel owners
53

 
39

 
(53
)
 
54


Impaired Loans
December 31, 2012
 
Gross Loan Balance (Principal and Interest)
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
Related
Allowance
 
Average
Recorded
Loan Balance
Secured financing to hotel owners
$
40

 
$
39

 
$
(7
)
 
$
40

Unsecured financing to hotel owners
53

 
40

 
(53
)
 
51

Impaired Financing Receivables Interest Income Accrual Method [Table Text Block] 
Interest income recognized on these impaired loans within other income (loss), net on our condensed consolidated statements of income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 was as follows:
Interest Income
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Secured financing to hotel owners
$
1

 
$
1

 
$
2

 
$
2

Unsecured financing to hotel owners
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Analysis Of Financing Receivables [Table Text Block] 
The following tables summarize our aged analysis of past-due financing receivables by portfolio segment, the gross balance of financing receivables greater than 90 days past-due and the gross balance of financing receivables on non-accrual status as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:
 
Analysis of Financing Receivables
September 30, 2013
 
Receivables
Past Due
 
Greater than 90 Days Past Due
 
Receivables on
Non-Accrual
Status
Secured financing to hotel owners
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
40

Vacation ownership mortgage receivables
2

 
—

 
—

Unsecured financing to hotel owners *
3

 
3

 
83

Total
$
5

 
$
3

 
$
123


Analysis of Financing Receivables
December 31, 2012
 
Receivables
Past Due
 
Greater than 90 Days Past Due
 
Receivables on
Non-Accrual
Status
Secured financing to hotel owners
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
40

Vacation ownership mortgage receivables
2

 
—

 
—

Unsecured financing to hotel owners *
3

 
3

 
81

Total
$
5

 
$
3

 
$
121


* Certain of these receivables have been placed on non-accrual status and we have recorded allowances for these receivables based on estimates of the future cash flows available for payment of these financing receivables. However, a majority of these payments are not past due.


Acquisitions and Dispositions Purchase Price Allocation (Tables)
Schedule of Recognized Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]
The following table summarizes the fair value of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed for Hyatt Regency Mexico City as of the acquisition date, primarily in our owned and leased hotels segment (in millions):
Cash and cash equivalents
$
12

Other current assets
4

Land, property, and equipment
190

Intangibles
12

Goodwill
29

Total assets
247

Current liabilities
4

Other long-term liabilities
41

Total liabilities
45

     Total net assets acquired
$
202

Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Tables)
Summary Of Intangible Assets 
The following is a summary of intangible assets at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:
 
 
September 30, 2013
 
Weighted
Average Useful
Lives in Years
 
December 31, 2012
Contract acquisition costs
$
349

 
26

 
$
203

Acquired lease rights
140

 
112

 
139

Franchise and management intangibles
128

 
25

 
122

Brand Intangible
7

 
—

 
—

Other
7

 
14

 
10

 
631

 
 
 
474

Accumulated amortization
(102
)
 
 
 
(86
)
Intangibles, net
$
529

 
 
 
$
388

Amortization Expense 
Amortization expense relating to intangible assets was as follows:
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Amortization expense
$
6

 
$
7

 
$
18

 
$
19

Derivative Instruments (Tables)
US Dollar Equivalent Of The Notional Amount Of Forward Contracts 
The U.S. dollar equivalent of the notional amount of the outstanding forward contracts, the majority of which relate to intercompany loans, with terms of less than one year, is as follows (in U.S. dollars):
 
September 30, 2013
 
December 31, 2012
Pound Sterling
$
158

 
$
161

Korean Won
31

 
31

Swiss Franc
25

 
32

Canadian Dollar
3

 
30

Total notional amount of forward contracts
$
217

 
$
254

Effect Of Derivative Instruments On Income 
The effects of derivative instruments on our condensed consolidated financial statements were as follows for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012:
Effect of Derivative Instruments on Income
 
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
Location of
Gain (Loss)
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Fair value hedges:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swaps
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gains on derivatives
Other income (loss), net*
 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
1

Losses on borrowings
Other income (loss), net*
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(1
)

 
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
Location of
Gain (Loss)
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Derivatives not designated as hedges:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency forward contracts
Other income (loss), net
 
$
(12
)
 
$
(7
)
 
$
(1
)
 
$
(9
)
 
*
For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, there was an insignificant gain recognized in income related to the ineffective portion of these hedges. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, there was an insignificant loss recognized in income related to the ineffective portion of these hedges. No amounts were excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012.
Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)
Schedule of Guarantor Obligations [Table Text Block] 
Included within the remaining maximum potential performance guarantees of $541 million are the following:
Property Description
 
Maximum Guarantee Amount (local currency)
 
Maximum Guarantee Amount (USD at September 30, 2013)
 
Initial Liability Recorded (local currency)
 
Liability Recorded at September 30, 2013
Four hotels in France*
 
 Euro 377
 
$
509

 
Euro 90
 
$
118

A hotel in Thailand
 
Thai baht 360
 
11

 
Thai baht 157
 
5

Select service hotels in the U.S.
 
 
 
15

 
 
 
1

Other
 
 
 
6

 
 
 
—

Total
 
 
 
$
541

 
 
 
$
124

Debt Repayment Guarantees [Table Text Block] 
As of September 30, 2013, we had a $9 million liability representing the carrying value of these guarantees. Included within the $272 million in debt repayment guarantees are the following:
Property Description
 
Maximum Guarantee Amount
 
Amount Recorded at September 30, 2013
Vacation ownership development
 
$
110

 
$
1

Hotel property in Brazil
 
75

 
3

Hawaii hotel development
 
30

 
1

Hotel property in Minnesota
 
25

 
4

Other
 
32

 
—

Total Debt Repayment Guarantees
 
$
272

 
$
9

Equity (Tables)
Schedule Of Stockholders' Equity And Noncontrolling Interest 
Stockholders’ Equity and Noncontrolling Interests—The following table details the equity activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
 
 
Stockholders’
equity
 
Noncontrolling interests
in consolidated
subsidiaries
 
Total equity
Balance at January 1, 2013
$
4,811

 
$
10

 
$
4,821

Net income
175

 
—

 
175

Other comprehensive loss
(10
)
 
—

 
(10
)
Repurchase of common stock
(252
)
 
—

 
(252
)
Directors compensation
2

 
—

 
2

Employee stock plan issuance
2

 
—

 
2

Share based payment activity
15

 
—

 
15

Balance at September 30, 2013
$
4,743

 
$
10

 
$
4,753

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at January 1, 2012
$
4,808

 
$
10

 
$
4,818

Net income
72

 
—

 
72

Other comprehensive loss
25

 
—

 
25

Repurchase of common stock
(35
)
 
—

 
(35
)
Directors compensation
1

 
—

 
1

Employee stock plan issuance
2

 
—

 
2

Share based payment activity
12

 
—

 
12

Balance at September 30, 2012
$
4,885

 
$
10

 
$
4,895

Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss—The following table details the accumulated other comprehensive loss activity for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

 
Balance at
July 1, 2013
 
Current period other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification
 
Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
 
Balance at September 30, 2013
Foreign currency translation adjustments
$
(80
)
 
$
16

 
$
—

 
$
(64
)
Unrealized gain (loss) on AFS securities
—

 
—

 

 
—

Unrecognized pension cost
(6
)
 
—

 

 
(6
)
Unrealized loss on derivative instruments
(7
)
 
—

 

 
(7
)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
$
(93
)
 
$
16

 
$
—

 
$
(77
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at
January 1, 2013
 
Current period other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification
 
Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (a)
 
Balance at September 30, 2013
Foreign currency translation adjustments
$
(54
)
 
$
(12
)
 
$
2

 
$
(64
)
Unrealized gain (loss) on AFS securities
—

 
—

 

 
—

Unrecognized pension cost
(6
)
 
—

 

 
(6
)
Unrealized loss on derivative instruments
(7
)
 
—

 

 
(7
)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
$
(67
)
 
$
(12
)
 
$
2

 
$
(77
)
(a) Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of an insignificant tax impact, reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss were recognized within equity earnings (losses) from unconsolidated hospitality ventures on the condensed consolidated statements of income.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at
July 1, 2012
 
Current period other comprehensive income (loss)
 
Balance at September 30, 2012
Foreign currency translation adjustments
$
(88
)
 
$
28
 
 
$
(60
)
Unrealized gain (loss) on AFS securities
(1
)
 
1
 
 
—

Unrecognized pension cost
(6
)
 
—
 
 
(6
)
Unrealized loss on derivative instruments
(8
)
 
—
 
 
(8
)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
$
(103
)
 
$
29
 
 
$
(74
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at
January 1, 2012
 
Current period other comprehensive income (loss)
 
Balance at September 30, 2012
Foreign currency translation adjustments
$
(83
)
 
$
23
 
 
$
(60
)
Unrealized gain (loss) on AFS securities
(2
)
 
2
 
 
—

Unrecognized pension cost
(6
)
 
—
 
 
(6
)
Unrealized loss on derivative instruments
(8
)
 
—
 
 
(8
)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
$
(99
)
 
$
25
 
 
$
(74
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)
Compensation Expense Related To Long-Term Incentive Plan
Expenses for awards that are not reimbursed to us by our third party hotel owners for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 are as follows:
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Stock appreciation rights
$
2

 
$
2

 
$
6

 
$
6

Restricted stock units
4

 
4

 
12

 
10

Performance share units and Performance vested restricted stock
1

 
—

 
2

 
1

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 unallocated corporate expenses, revenues and expenses on our vacation ownership properties, and the results of our co-branded credit card.
 
(in millions)
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Owned and Leased Hotels (a)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues
$
521

 
$
503

 
$
1,585

 
$
1,504

Adjusted EBITDA
111

 
115

 
351

 
340

Depreciation and Amortization
73

 
80

 
231

 
241

Americas Management and Franchising
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues
437

 
425

 
1,302

 
1,295

Intersegment Revenues (b)
20

 
19

 
63

 
59

Adjusted EBITDA
52

 
49

 
162

 
149

Depreciation and Amortization
4

 
5

 
13

 
15

ASPAC Management and Franchising
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues
35

 
28

 
110

 
88

Intersegment Revenues (b)
1

 
1

 
2

 
2

Adjusted EBITDA
9

 
9

 
32

 
31

Depreciation and Amortization
1

 
—

 
1

 
—

EAME/SW Asia Management
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues
30

 
20

 
95

 
64

Intersegment Revenues (b)
3

 
4

 
11

 
11

Adjusted EBITDA
11

 
5

 
39

 
19

Depreciation and Amortization
1

 
1

 
3

 
2

Corporate and other
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues
27

 
25

 
77

 
70

Adjusted EBITDA
(24
)
 
(24
)
 
(82
)
 
(80
)
Depreciation and Amortization
2

 
2

 
6

 
5

Eliminations (b)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues
(24
)
 
(24
)
 
(76
)
 
(72
)
Adjusted EBITDA
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Depreciation and Amortization
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

TOTAL
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues
$
1,026

 
$
977

 
$
3,093

 
$
2,949

Adjusted EBITDA
159

 
154

 
502

 
459

Depreciation and Amortization
81

 
88

 
254

 
263

 
(a)
During the second quarter of 2013, we classified a property as held for sale. We conducted an analysis to determine if our carrying value is greater than fair value based on expected sales price. As a result of this assessment we recorded a $3 million impairment charge to asset impairments in the condensed consolidated statements of income in the nine months ended September 30, 2013. In conjunction with our regular assessment of impairment indicators in the first quarter of 2013, we identified property and equipment whose carrying value exceeded its fair value and as a result recorded an $8 million impairment charge to asset impairments in the condensed consolidated statements of income in the nine months ended September 30, 2013.

(b)
Intersegment revenues are included in the segment revenue totals and eliminated 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 consolidated Adjusted EBITDA to EBITDA and a reconciliation of EBITDA to net income attributable to Hyatt Hotels Corporation for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012.
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Adjusted EBITDA
$
159

 
$
154

 
$
502

 
$
459

Equity earnings (losses) from unconsolidated hospitality ventures
16

 
(5
)
 
10

 
(6
)
Asset impairments
—

 
—

 
(11
)
 
—

Gains on sales of real estate
26

 
—

 
125

 
—

Other income (loss), net (see Note 17)
2

 
(5
)
 
(12
)
 
12

Pro rata share of unconsolidated hospitality ventures Adjusted EBITDA
(13
)
 
(18
)
 
(48
)
 
(58
)
EBITDA
190

 
126

 
566

 
407

Depreciation and amortization
(81
)
 
(88
)
 
(254
)
 
(263
)
Interest expense
(15
)
 
(18
)
 
(48
)
 
(53
)
(Provision) benefit for income taxes
(39
)
 
3

 
(89
)
 
(19
)
Net income attributable to Hyatt Hotels Corporation
$
55

 
$
23

 
$
175

 
$
72

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,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Numerator:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
$
55

 
$
23

 
$
175

 
$
72

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Net income attributable to Hyatt Hotels Corporation
$
55

 
$
23

 
$
175

 
$
72

Denominator:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic weighted average shares outstanding:
156,339,842

 
165,486,594

 
159,339,902

 
165,554,820

Share-based compensation
557,345

 
267,283

 
508,368

 
410,888

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding
156,897,187

 
165,753,877

 
159,848,270

 
165,965,708

Basic Earnings Per Share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
$
0.35

 
$
0.14

 
$
1.10

 
$
0.44

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Net income attributable to Hyatt Hotels Corporation
$
0.35

 
$
0.14

 
$
1.10

 
$
0.44

Diluted Earnings Per Share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
$
0.35

 
$
0.14

 
$
1.10

 
$
0.44

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Net income attributable to Hyatt Hotels Corporation
$
0.35

 
$
0.14

 
$
1.10

 
$
0.44

Anti-dilutive Shares Issued 
The computations of diluted net income per share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 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,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Stock-settled SARs
307,900

 
15,000

 
198,600

 
10,000

RSUs
—

 
—

 
—

 
10,400

Other Income (Loss), Net (Tables)
Other income (loss), net [Table Text Block]
The table below provides the components of other income (loss), net for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Interest income
$
4

 
$
6

 
$
14

 
$
17

Cost method investment income
—

 
—

 
4

 
—

Debt settlement costs
—

 
—

 
(35
)
 
—

Charitable contribution to Hyatt Thrive Foundation
—

 
—

 
(20
)
 
—

Gain on sale of artwork
—

 
—

 
29

 
—

Gains on other marketable securities
1

 
—

 
1

 
17

Foreign currency losses
(1
)
 
(1
)
 
(4
)
 
(3
)
Realignment costs
—

 
(12
)
 
—

 
(19
)
Transaction costs
(3
)
 
—

 
(3
)
 
(1
)
Other
1

 
2

 
2

 
1

Other income (loss), net
$
2

 
$
(5
)
 
$
(12
)
 
$
12

Organization (Details)
Sep. 30, 2013
Countries
Number of Countries in which Entity Operates (Number of countries)
47 
Full Service [Member]
 
Number of hotels operated or franchised (Number of hotels)
270 
Number of rooms operated or franchised (Number of rooms)
109,550 
Select Service [Member]
 
Number of hotels operated or franchised (Number of hotels)
240 
Number of rooms operated or franchised (Number of rooms)
32,042 
UNITED STATES |
Select Service [Member]
 
Number of hotels operated or franchised (Number of hotels)
238 
Equity and Cost Method Investments (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Jun. 30, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
$ 4,743 
 
$ 4,743 
 
 
$ 4,811 
 
 
Equity Method Investments
402 
 
402 
 
 
212 
 
 
Retained earnings
1,789 
 
1,789 
 
 
1,614 
 
 
Contributions to investments
 
 
416 
52 
 
 
 
 
Proceeds from Sale of Equity Method Investments
 
52 
0 
52 
 
 
 
 
Gains on sales of real estate
26 
0 
125 
0 
 
 
 
 
Cost method investment income
0 
0 
4 
0 
 
 
 
 
Preferred Returns on Cost Method Investments
0 
 
4 
 
 
 
 
 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
(77)
(74)
(77)
(74)
(93)
(67)
(103)
(99)
Investments
473 
 
473 
 
 
283 
 
 
Equity earnings (losses) from unconsolidated hospitality ventures
16 
(5)
10 
(6)
 
 
 
 
Playa Hotels & Resorts B.V. [Member]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Number of rooms under franchise agreement (Number of rooms)
2,800 
 
2,800 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity Method Investments
100 
 
100 
 
 
 
 
 
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities, Noncurrent
225 
 
225 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage
21.80% 
 
21.80% 
 
 
 
 
 
Contributions to investments
325 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Number of franchise agreements (Number of agreements)
6 
 
6 
 
 
 
 
 
Joint Venture Hawaii [Member]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Contributions to investments
 
 
66 
 
 
 
 
 
Hyatt Regency Waikiki [Member]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Dividends or Distributions
5 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Grand Hyatt Seattle and Hyatt at Olive 8 [Member]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gains on sales of real estate
 
28 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Vacation ownership development [Member]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity Method Investment, Other than Temporary Impairment
 
 
 
1 
 
 
 
 
Restatement Adjustment [Member]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
 
 
 
 
 
(10)
 
 
Retained earnings
 
 
 
 
 
9 
 
 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
 
 
 
 
 
(19)
 
 
Investments
 
 
 
 
 
(10)
 
 
Equity earnings (losses) from unconsolidated hospitality ventures
 
$ 0 
 
$ 0 
 
 
 
 
Equity And Cost Method Investments (Equity And Cost Method Investment Balances) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Sep. 30, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Equity Method Investments
$ 402 
$ 212 
Cost method investments
71 
71 
Total investments
$ 473 
$ 283 
Equity Method Investments (Summarized Financial Information) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Total revenues
$ 246 
$ 268 
$ 721 
$ 762 
Gross operating profit
78 
93 
236 
246 
Income from continuing operations
28 
11 
24 
14 
Net income
$ 28 
$ 11 
$ 24 
$ 14 
Fair Value Measurement (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Fair value transfers between levels
$ 0 
$ 0 
$ 0 
$ 0 
 
 
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Gain (Loss)
1 
0 
1 
0 
 
 
Trading Securities, Change in Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss)
0 
0 
0 
0 
 
 
Credit Valuation Adjustment
 
 
 
 
0 
 
2019 Notes [Member]
 
 
 
 
 
 
Senior Notes
196 
 
196 
 
250 
 
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage (percent)
6.875% 
 
6.875% 
 
 
 
2016 Notes [Member]
 
 
 
 
 
 
Senior Notes
250 
 
250 
 
 
 
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage (percent)
3.875% 
 
3.875% 
 
 
 
2021 Notes [Member]
 
 
 
 
 
 
Senior Notes
250 
 
250 
 
 
 
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage (percent)
5.375% 
 
5.375% 
 
 
 
2023 Notes [Member]
 
 
 
 
 
 
Senior Notes
350 
 
350 
 
 
 
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage (percent)
3.375% 
 
3.375% 
 
 
 
2015 Notes [Member]
 
 
 
 
 
 
Senior Notes
 
 
 
 
250 
 
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage (percent)
 
 
 
 
5.75% 
 
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] |
Collateralized Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investments sold during period
 
 
 
2 
 
 
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value
0 
 
0 
 
0 
2 
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Purchases, Sales, Issues, Settlements
0 
0 
0 
0 
 
 
Playa Hotels & Resorts B.V. [Member]
 
 
 
 
 
 
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities, Noncurrent
225 
 
225 
 
 
 
Option to Redeem Investment in Preferred Shares
$ 125 
 
$ 125 
 
 
 
Fair Value Measurement (Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Sep. 30, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Interest Bearing Money Market Funds [Member] |
Total Fair Value [Member]
 
 
Marketable securities recorded in cash and cash equivalents
$ 67 
$ 117 
Interest Bearing Money Market Funds [Member] |
Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
 
 
Marketable securities recorded in cash and cash equivalents
67 
117 
Interest Bearing Money Market Funds [Member] |
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
 
 
Marketable securities recorded in cash and cash equivalents
0 
0 
Interest Bearing Money Market Funds [Member] |
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
 
 
Marketable securities recorded in cash and cash equivalents
0 
0 
Mutual Funds [Member] |
Total Fair Value [Member]
 
 
Marketable securities included in short-term investments, prepaids and other assets, and other assets
314 
275 
Mutual Funds [Member] |
Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
 
 
Marketable securities included in short-term investments, prepaids and other assets, and other assets
314 
275 
Mutual Funds [Member] |
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
 
 
Marketable securities included in short-term investments, prepaids and other assets, and other assets
0 
0 
Mutual Funds [Member] |
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
 
 
Marketable securities included in short-term investments, prepaids and other assets, and other assets
0 
0 
Equity Securities [Member] |
Total Fair Value [Member]
 
 
Marketable securities included in short-term investments, prepaids and other assets, and other assets
8 
10 
Equity Securities [Member] |
Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
 
 
Marketable securities included in short-term investments, prepaids and other assets, and other assets
8 
10 
Equity Securities [Member] |
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
 
 
Marketable securities included in short-term investments, prepaids and other assets, and other assets
0 
0 
Equity Securities [Member] |
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
 
 
Marketable securities included in short-term investments, prepaids and other assets, and other assets
0 
0 
U.S. Government Obligations [Member] |
Total Fair Value [Member]
 
 
Marketable securities included in short-term investments, prepaids and other assets, and other assets
120 
111 
U.S. Government Obligations [Member] |
Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
 
 
Marketable securities included in short-term investments, prepaids and other assets, and other assets
0 
0 
U.S. Government Obligations [Member] |
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
 
 
Marketable securities included in short-term investments, prepaids and other assets, and other assets
120 
111 
U.S. Government Obligations [Member] |
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
 
 
Marketable securities included in short-term investments, prepaids and other assets, and other assets
0 
0 
U.S. Government Agencies [Member] |
Total Fair Value [Member]
 
 
Marketable securities included in short-term investments, prepaids and other assets, and other assets
48 
68 
U.S. Government Agencies [Member] |
Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
 
 
Marketable securities included in short-term investments, prepaids and other assets, and other assets
0 
0 
U.S. Government Agencies [Member] |
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
 
 
Marketable securities included in short-term investments, prepaids and other assets, and other assets
48 
68 
U.S. Government Agencies [Member] |
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
 
 
Marketable securities included in short-term investments, prepaids and other assets, and other assets
0 
0 
Corporate Debt Securities [Member] |
Total Fair Value [Member]
 
 
Marketable securities included in short-term investments, prepaids and other assets, and other assets
109 
540 
Corporate Debt Securities [Member] |
Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
 
 
Marketable securities included in short-term investments, prepaids and other assets, and other assets
0 
0 
Corporate Debt Securities [Member] |
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
 
 
Marketable securities included in short-term investments, prepaids and other assets, and other assets
109 
540 
Corporate Debt Securities [Member] |
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
 
 
Marketable securities included in short-term investments, prepaids and other assets, and other assets
0 
0 
Mortgage-Backed Securities [Member] |
Total Fair Value [Member]
 
 
Marketable securities included in short-term investments, prepaids and other assets, and other assets
20 
22 
Mortgage-Backed Securities [Member] |
Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
 
 
Marketable securities included in short-term investments, prepaids and other assets, and other assets
0 
0 
Mortgage-Backed Securities [Member] |
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
 
 
Marketable securities included in short-term investments, prepaids and other assets, and other assets
20 
22 
Mortgage-Backed Securities [Member] |
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
 
 
Marketable securities included in short-term investments, prepaids and other assets, and other assets
0 
0 
Asset-Backed Securities [Member] |
Total Fair Value [Member]
 
 
Marketable securities included in short-term investments, prepaids and other assets, and other assets
17 
10 
Asset-Backed Securities [Member] |
Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
 
 
Marketable securities included in short-term investments, prepaids and other assets, and other assets
0 
0 
Asset-Backed Securities [Member] |
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
 
 
Marketable securities included in short-term investments, prepaids and other assets, and other assets
17 
10 
Asset-Backed Securities [Member] |
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
 
 
Marketable securities included in short-term investments, prepaids and other assets, and other assets
0 
0 
Municipal and provincial notes and bonds [Member] |
Total Fair Value [Member]
 
 
Marketable securities included in short-term investments, prepaids and other assets, and other assets
3 
15 
Municipal and provincial notes and bonds [Member] |
Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
 
 
Marketable securities included in short-term investments, prepaids and other assets, and other assets
0 
0 
Municipal and provincial notes and bonds [Member] |
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
 
 
Marketable securities included in short-term investments, prepaids and other assets, and other assets
3 
15 
Municipal and provincial notes and bonds [Member] |
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
 
 
Marketable securities included in short-term investments, prepaids and other assets, and other assets
0 
0 
Preferred Shares [Member] |
Total Fair Value [Member]
 
 
Marketable securities included in short-term investments, prepaids and other assets, and other assets
225 
 
Preferred Shares [Member] |
Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
 
 
Marketable securities included in short-term investments, prepaids and other assets, and other assets
0 
 
Preferred Shares [Member] |
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
 
 
Marketable securities included in short-term investments, prepaids and other assets, and other assets
0 
 
Preferred Shares [Member] |
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
 
 
Marketable securities included in short-term investments, prepaids and other assets, and other assets
225 
 
Interest Rate Swap [Member] |
Total Fair Value [Member]
 
 
Derivative instruments
 
1 
Interest Rate Swap [Member] |
Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
 
 
Derivative instruments
 
0 
Interest Rate Swap [Member] |
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
 
 
Derivative instruments
 
1 
Interest Rate Swap [Member] |
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
 
 
Derivative instruments
 
0 
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts [Member] |
Total Fair Value [Member]
 
 
Derivative instruments
(7)
(1)
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts [Member] |
Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
 
 
Derivative instruments
0 
0 
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts [Member] |
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
 
 
Derivative instruments
(7)
(1)
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts [Member] |
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
 
 
Derivative instruments
$ 0 
$ 0 
Fair Value Measurement (Investments Classified As Available For Sale) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis
$ 232 
$ 483 
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gain
1 
9 
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross unrealized loss
0 
(8)
Fair Value
233 
484 
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
 
 
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis
 
443 
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gain
 
8 
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross unrealized loss
 
(8)
Fair Value
 
443 
U.S. Government Agencies [Member]
 
 
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis
 
31 
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gain
 
0 
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross unrealized loss
 
0 
Fair Value
 
31 
Equity Securities [Member]
 
 
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis
7 
9 
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gain
1 
1 
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross unrealized loss
0 
0 
Fair Value
8 
10 
Preferred Shares [Member]
 
 
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis
225 
 
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gain
0 
 
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross unrealized loss
0 
 
Fair Value
$ 225 
 
Fair Value Measurement (Carrying Amounts And Fair Values Of Other Financial Instruments) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Sep. 30, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Debt, excluding capital lease obligations, Carrying Amount
$ (1,097)
$ (1,017)
Secured Financing To Hotel Owners [Member]
 
 
Financing receivables, Carrying Amount
32 
310 
Vacation Ownership Mortgage Receivables [Member]
 
 
Financing receivables, Carrying Amount
37 
39 
Unsecured Financing To Hotel Owners [Member]
 
 
Financing receivables, Carrying Amount
64 
64 
Total Fair Value [Member]
 
 
Debt, excluding capital lease obligations, Fair Value
(1,147)
(1,137)
Total Fair Value [Member] |
Secured Financing To Hotel Owners [Member]
 
 
Financing receivables, Fair Value
38 
314 
Total Fair Value [Member] |
Vacation Ownership Mortgage Receivables [Member]
 
 
Financing receivables, Fair Value
38 
39 
Total Fair Value [Member] |
Unsecured Financing To Hotel Owners [Member]
 
 
Financing receivables, Fair Value
63 
64 
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
 
 
Debt, excluding capital lease obligations, Fair Value
0 
0 
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] |
Secured Financing To Hotel Owners [Member]
 
 
Financing receivables, Fair Value
0 
0 
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] |
Vacation Ownership Mortgage Receivables [Member]
 
 
Financing receivables, Fair Value
0 
0 
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] |
Unsecured Financing To Hotel Owners [Member]
 
 
Financing receivables, Fair Value
0 
0 
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
 
 
Debt, excluding capital lease obligations, Fair Value
(1,093)
(1,126)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] |
Secured Financing To Hotel Owners [Member]
 
 
Financing receivables, Fair Value
0 
0 
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] |
Vacation Ownership Mortgage Receivables [Member]
 
 
Financing receivables, Fair Value
0 
0 
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] |
Unsecured Financing To Hotel Owners [Member]
 
 
Financing receivables, Fair Value
0 
0 
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
 
 
Debt, excluding capital lease obligations, Fair Value
(54)
(11)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] |
Secured Financing To Hotel Owners [Member]
 
 
Financing receivables, Fair Value
38 
314 
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] |
Vacation Ownership Mortgage Receivables [Member]
 
 
Financing receivables, Fair Value
38 
39 
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] |
Unsecured Financing To Hotel Owners [Member]
 
 
Financing receivables, Fair Value
$ 63 
$ 64 
Financing Receivables (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 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
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Jun. 30, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Sep. 30, 2012
Financing Receivable [Member]
Sep. 30, 2013
Secured Financing To Hotel Owners [Member]
Sep. 30, 2012
Secured Financing To Hotel Owners [Member]
Sep. 30, 2013
Secured Financing To Hotel Owners [Member]
Sep. 30, 2012
Secured Financing To Hotel Owners [Member]
Jun. 30, 2013
Secured Financing To Hotel Owners [Member]
Dec. 31, 2012
Secured Financing To Hotel Owners [Member]
Jun. 30, 2012
Secured Financing To Hotel Owners [Member]
Dec. 31, 2011
Secured Financing To Hotel Owners [Member]
Sep. 30, 2013
Vacation Ownership Mortgage Receivables [Member]
Sep. 30, 2012
Vacation Ownership Mortgage Receivables [Member]
Sep. 30, 2013
Vacation Ownership Mortgage Receivables [Member]
Sep. 30, 2012
Vacation Ownership Mortgage Receivables [Member]
Jun. 30, 2013
Vacation Ownership Mortgage Receivables [Member]
Dec. 31, 2012
Vacation Ownership Mortgage Receivables [Member]
Jun. 30, 2012
Vacation Ownership Mortgage Receivables [Member]
Dec. 31, 2011
Vacation Ownership Mortgage Receivables [Member]
Sep. 30, 2013
Unsecured Financing To Hotel Owners [Member]
Sep. 30, 2012
Unsecured Financing To Hotel Owners [Member]
Sep. 30, 2013
Unsecured Financing To Hotel Owners [Member]
Sep. 30, 2012
Unsecured Financing To Hotel Owners [Member]
Jun. 30, 2013
Unsecured Financing To Hotel Owners [Member]
Dec. 31, 2012
Unsecured Financing To Hotel Owners [Member]
Jun. 30, 2012
Unsecured Financing To Hotel Owners [Member]
Dec. 31, 2011
Unsecured Financing To Hotel Owners [Member]
Sep. 30, 2013
Unsecured Financing To Hotel Owners [Member]
Mezzanine Loan [Member]
Dec. 31, 2012
30-day Libor [Member]
Sep. 30, 2013
one-month Libor [Member]
Impaired Financing Receivable, Interest Income, Accrual Method
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$ 1 
$ 1 
$ 2 
$ 2 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$ 0 
$ 0 
$ 0 
$ 0 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mortgage loan receivable
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
277 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans Receivable, Description of Variable Rate Basis
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LIBOR 
LIBOR 
Mortgage receivable interest rate in addition to LIBOR
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
3.75% 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
5.00% 
 
 
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Rate Range, Minimum
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
5.00% 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Rate Range, Maximum
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
5.50% 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average interest rate on vacation ownership mortgages receivable
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
14.00% 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financing Receivable, Gross
231 
 
231 
 
 
512 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
50 
 
 
Unsecured Financing Receivable Interest Rate
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
6.50% 
 
 
Interest income accrued for secured financing receivables greater than 90 days
0 
0 
0 
0 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest income accrued for unsecured financing receivables greater than 90 days
0 
0 
0 
0 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest income accrued for vacation ownership receivables greater than 120 days
0 
0 
0 
0 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest Income Accrued from Vacation Ownership Mortgage Receivables Greater than 90 Days but Less than 120 Days
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
0 
0 
0 
0 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financing Receivables Impairment Charges
0 
0 
0 
 
 
 
 
 
3 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Provisions On Hotel Loans
$ 98 
$ 93 
$ 98 
$ 93 
$ 96 
$ 99 
$ 91 
$ 90 
 
$ 7 
$ 7 
$ 7 
$ 7 
$ 7 
$ 7 
$ 7 
$ 7 
$ 8 
$ 8 
$ 8 
$ 8 
$ 7 
$ 9 
$ 8 
$ 8 
$ 83 
$ 78 
$ 83 
$ 78 
$ 82 
$ 83 
$ 76 
$ 75 
 
 
 
Financing Receivables (Schedule Of Financing Receivables) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Sep. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Sep. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Financing Receivable, Gross
$ 231 
 
$ 512 
 
 
 
Less allowance for losses
(98)
(96)
(99)
(93)
(91)
(90)
Less current portion included in receivables, net
(8)
 
(287)
 
 
 
Total long-term financing receivables
125 
 
126 
 
 
 
Secured Financing To Hotel Owners [Member]
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financing Receivable, Gross
39 
 
317 
 
 
 
Less allowance for losses
(7)
 
 
 
 
 
Vacation Ownership Mortgage Receivables [Member]
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financing Receivable, Gross
45 
 
48 
 
 
 
Less allowance for losses
(8)
 
 
 
 
 
Unsecured Financing To Hotel Owners [Member]
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financing Receivable, Gross
$ 147 
 
$ 147 
 
 
 
Financing Receivables (Schedule of Future Maturities) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Sep. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Sep. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Financing Receivable, Gross
$ 231 
 
$ 512 
 
 
 
Less allowance for losses
(98)
(96)
(99)
(93)
(91)
(90)
Secured Financing To Hotel Owners [Member]
 
 
 
 
 
 
2013
0 
 
 
 
 
 
2014
1 
 
 
 
 
 
2015
38 
 
 
 
 
 
2016
0 
 
 
 
 
 
2017
0 
 
 
 
 
 
2018
0 
 
 
 
 
 
Thereafter
0 
 
 
 
 
 
Financing Receivable, Gross
39 
 
317 
 
 
 
Less allowance for losses
(7)
 
 
 
 
 
Net financing receivables
32 
 
310 
 
 
 
Vacation Ownership Mortgage Receivables [Member]
 
 
 
 
 
 
2013
2 
 
 
 
 
 
2014
7 
 
 
 
 
 
2015
7 
 
 
 
 
 
2016
7 
 
 
 
 
 
2017
5 
 
 
 
 
 
2018
4 
 
 
 
 
 
Thereafter
13 
 
 
 
 
 
Financing Receivable, Gross
45 
 
48 
 
 
 
Less allowance for losses
(8)
 
 
 
 
 
Net financing receivables
$ 37 
 
$ 39 
 
 
 
Financing Receivables (Allowance Rollforward) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2012
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allowance for Credit Losses
$ 98 
$ 93 
$ 96 
$ 91 
$ 99 
$ 90 
Provisions
2 
3 
2 
9 
 
 
Write-offs
0 
(1)
(4)
(6)
 
 
Recoveries
0 
0 
0 
(2)
 
 
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses, Other Additions
0 
0 
(1)
0 
 
 
Secured Financing To Hotel Owners [Member]
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allowance for Credit Losses
7 
7 
7 
7 
7 
7 
Provisions
0 
0 
0 
0 
 
 
Write-offs
0 
0 
0 
0 
 
 
Recoveries
0 
0 
0 
0 
 
 
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses, Other Additions
0 
0 
0 
0 
 
 
Vacation Ownership Mortgage Receivables [Member]
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allowance for Credit Losses
8 
8 
7 
8 
9 
8 
Provisions
1 
1 
0 
3 
 
 
Write-offs
0 
(1)
(2)
(3)
 
 
Recoveries
0 
0 
0 
0 
 
 
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses, Other Additions
0 
0 
0 
0 
 
 
Unsecured Financing To Hotel Owners [Member]
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allowance for Credit Losses
83 
78 
82 
76 
83 
75 
Provisions
1 
2 
2 
6 
 
 
Write-offs
0 
0 
(2)
(3)
 
 
Recoveries
0 
0 
0 
(2)
 
 
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses, Other Additions
$ 0 
$ 0 
$ (1)
$ 0 
 
 
Financing Receivables (Impaired Loans) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2013
Secured Financing To Hotel Owners [Member]
Dec. 31, 2012
Secured Financing To Hotel Owners [Member]
Sep. 30, 2013
Unsecured Financing To Hotel Owners [Member]
Dec. 31, 2012
Unsecured Financing To Hotel Owners [Member]
Financing Receivables Impairment Charges
$ 0 
$ 0 
$ 0 
 
 
 
 
Gross Impaired Loans (Principal and Interest)
 
 
 
40 
40 
53 
53 
Unpaid Principal Balance
 
 
 
39 
39 
39 
40 
Related Allowance
 
 
 
(7)
(7)
(53)
(53)
Average Recorded Loan
 
 
 
$ 40 
$ 40 
$ 54 
$ 51 
Financing Receivables (Interest Income Recognized) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Secured Financing To Hotel Owners [Member]
 
 
 
 
Impaired Financing Receivable, Interest Income, Accrual Method
$ 1 
$ 1 
$ 2 
$ 2 
Unsecured Financing To Hotel Owners [Member]
 
 
 
 
Impaired Financing Receivable, Interest Income, Accrual Method
$ 0 
$ 0 
$ 0 
$ 0 
Financing Receivables (Analysis Of Financing Receivables) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Sep. 30, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Receivables Past Due
$ 5 
$ 5 
Greater than 90 Days Past Due
3 
3 
Receivables on Non-Accrual Status
123 
121 
Secured Financing To Hotel Owners [Member]
 
 
Receivables Past Due
0 
0 
Greater than 90 Days Past Due
0 
0 
Receivables on Non-Accrual Status
40 
40 
Vacation Ownership Mortgage Receivables [Member]
 
 
Receivables Past Due
2 
2 
Greater than 90 days Past Due
0 
0 
Receivables on Non-Accrual Status
0 
0 
Unsecured Financing To Hotel Owners [Member]
 
 
Receivables Past Due
3 1
3 1
Greater than 90 Days Past Due
3 1
3 1
Receivables on Non-Accrual Status
$ 83 1
$ 81 1
Acquisitions and Dispositions (Narrative) (Details)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2012
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2013
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2012
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2012
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2013
Andaz Napa [Member]
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2013
Andaz Savannah [Member]
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2013
Hyatt Regency Denver Tech [Member]
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2013
Hyatt Regency Santa Clara [Member]
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2013
Hyatt Fisherman's Wharf [Member]
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2013
Hyatt Santa Barbara [Member]
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2013
Hyatt Place 2013 [Member]
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2013
2013 Sale of Full Service Real Estate [Member]
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2013
Hyatt Place 2012 [Member]
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2013
Driskill [Member]
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2012
Hyatt Regency Mexico City [Member]
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2012
Hyatt Regency Mexico City [Member]
MXN ($)
Sep. 30, 2012
Hyatt Regency Mexico City [Member]
Acquired Intangibles [Member]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
 
 
$ 85 
$ 180 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$ 85 
 
 
 
Land, Property and Equipment
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
72 
190 
 
 
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
7 
 
 
 
Intangibles
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
5 
12 
 
 
Current Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1 
 
 
 
Total net assets acquired
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
202 
 
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
12 
 
 
Purchase Price, Net
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
190 
 
 
Goodwill
133 
 
133 
 
133 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
29 
404 
 
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
17 years 
Deferred tax liability
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
41 
 
 
Deferred Gain on Sale of Property
 
 
 
 
 
27 
4 
 
 
 
 
2 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gains on sales of real estate
26 
0 
125 
0 
 
 
 
26 
0 
55 
44 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Proceeds from sales of real estate and assets held for sale
 
 
495 
0 
 
71 
42 
59 
91 
100 
60 
36 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gain contingency
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
7 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales proceeds transferred to escrow as restricted cash
 
 
422 
0 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
363 
 
 
 
 
 
Real estate sale proceeds transferred from escrow to cash and cash equivalents
 
 
71 
0 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
23 
 
44 
 
 
 
 
Gain on sale of artwork
0 
0 
29 
0 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Purchase Price Holdback Escrow
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
11 
 
 
Release of Purchase Price Holdback Escrow
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$ 1 
 
 
Acquisitions and Dispositions Purchase Price Allocation (Details)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Sep. 30, 2013
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2012
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2012
Hyatt Regency Mexico City [Member]
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2012
Hyatt Regency Mexico City [Member]
MXN ($)
Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
 
$ 12 
 
Other Current Assets
 
 
4 
 
Land, Property and Equipment
 
 
190 
 
Intangibles
 
 
12 
 
Goodwill
133 
133 
29 
404 
Total Assets
 
 
247 
 
Current Liabilities
 
 
4 
 
Other long-term liabilities
 
 
41 
 
Total Liabilities
 
 
45 
 
Total net assets acquired
 
 
$ 202 
 
Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Dec. 31, 2012
Goodwill
$ 133 
 
$ 133 
 
$ 133 
Goodwill, Impairment Loss
0 
0 
0 
0 
 
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Finite-lived
0 
0 
0 
0 
 
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)
0 
0 
0 
0 
 
Driskill [Member]
 
 
 
 
 
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets
7 
 
7 
 
 
Four Hotels in France [Member]
 
 
 
 
 
Finite-Lived Contractual Rights, Gross
121 
 
121 
 
 
Contract Acquisition Costs [Member]
 
 
 
 
 
Finite-Lived Contractual Rights, Gross
$ 349 
 
$ 349 
 
$ 203 
Contract Acquisition Costs [Member] |
Four Hotels in France [Member]
 
 
 
 
 
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
 
 
30 years 
 
 
Contract Acquisition Costs [Member] |
Minimum [Member]
 
 
 
 
 
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
 
 
5 years 
 
 
Contract Acquisition Costs [Member] |
Maximum [Member]
 
 
 
 
 
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
 
 
40 years 
 
 
Franchise and Management Intangibles [Member] |
Minimum [Member]
 
 
 
 
 
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
 
 
20 years 
 
 
Franchise and Management Intangibles [Member] |
Maximum [Member]
 
 
 
 
 
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
 
 
30 years 
 
 
Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Summary of Intangible Assets) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Gross intangibles, total
$ 631 
$ 474 
Accumulated amortization
(102)
(86)
Intangibles, net
529 
388 
Contract Acquisition Costs [Member]
 
 
Contract acquisition costs
349 
203 
Weighted Average Useful Lives
26 years 
 
Acquired Lease Rights [Member]
 
 
Acquired lease rights
140 
139 
Weighted Average Useful Lives
112 years 
 
Franchise and Management Intangibles [Member]
 
 
Franchise and management intangibles
128 
122 
Weighted Average Useful Lives
25 years 
 
Other Intangibles [Member]
 
 
Other
7 
10 
Weighted Average Useful Lives
14 years 
 
Brand Intangibles [Member]
 
 
Brand Intangible
$ 7 
$ 0 
Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Amortization Expense) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Amortization expense
$ 6 
$ 7 
$ 18 
$ 19 
Debt (Narrative) (Details)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2012
USD ($)
Derivatives
Sep. 30, 2013
2023 Notes [Member]
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2012
2015 Notes [Member]
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2013
2015 Notes [Domain]
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2012
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2011
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
USD ($)
Derivatives
Sep. 30, 2013
2019 Notes [Member]
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2012
2019 Notes [Member]
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2013
2019 Notes [Domain]
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2013
Construction Loans [Member]
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2013
Construction Loans [Member]
BRL
Sep. 30, 2013
2013 Interest Rate Swap Termination [Member]
USD ($)
Derivatives
Sep. 30, 2013
2012 Interest Rate Swap Termination [Member]
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2012
2012 Interest Rate Swap Termination [Member]
Derivatives
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
$ 1,283 
$ 1,229 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Senior Notes
 
 
350 
250 
 
 
 
196 
250 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage (percent)
 
 
3.375% 
5.75% 
 
 
 
6.875% 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Discount Price Percentage (percent)
 
 
99.498% 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt
 
 
345 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Repayments of Debt
 
 
 
 
278 
 
 
 
 
66 
 
 
 
 
 
Number of Interest Rate Derivatives Held (number of derivatives)
 
4 
 
 
 
 
8 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notional Amount of Interest Rate Derivatives
 
 
 
 
 
25 
25 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Number of Interest Rate Derivatives Terminated (number of derivatives)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
4 
 
4 
Derivative, Cash Received on Hedge
2 
8 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Net
7 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2 
5 
 
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Principal
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
54 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Construction Loan Term (in years)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
18 years 
18 years 
 
 
 
Construction Loan, floating average interest rate (percent)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
7.50% 
7.50% 
 
 
 
Construction Loan, Amount Outstanding
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
33 
74 
 
 
 
Restricted cash
$ 434 
$ 72 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$ 22 
 50 
 
 
 
Derivative Instruments (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 3 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Derivatives
Sep. 30, 2013
Interest Rate Lock Commitments [Member]
Sep. 30, 2013
Interest Rate Lock Commitments [Member]
Sep. 30, 2013
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts [Member]
Dec. 31, 2012
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts [Member]
Sep. 30, 2013
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Interest Rate Lock Commitments [Member]
Sep. 30, 2013
Accrued Interest [Member]
Sep. 30, 2013
Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments [Member]
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts [Member]
Dec. 31, 2012
Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments [Member]
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts [Member]
Dec. 31, 2012
Prepaids and Other Assets [Member]
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Sep. 30, 2013
Prepaids and Other Assets [Member]
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments [Member]
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts [Member]
Dec. 31, 2012
Prepaids and Other Assets [Member]
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments [Member]
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts [Member]
Dec. 31, 2012
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Dec. 31, 2011
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Derivatives
Dec. 31, 2012
2015 Notes [Member]
Dec. 31, 2012
three-month Libor [Member]
Number of Interest Rate Derivatives Held (number of derivatives)
 
4 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8 
 
 
Notional Amount of Interest Rate Derivatives
 
 
 
 
$ 217 
$ 254 
$ 175 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$ 25 
$ 25 
 
 
Derivative amount of hedged item
 
100 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Senior Notes
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
250 
 
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LIBOR 
Derivative, lower fixed interest rate
 
4.5675% 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivative, higher fixed interest rate
 
4.77% 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivative, Cash Received on Hedge
2 
8 
 
 
 
 
 
0 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Amortization of Deferred Hedge Gains
 
 
0 
0 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total derivative assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1 
0 
0 
 
 
 
 
Fair value adjustment to long term debt
 
1 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Settlement of Treasury Lock Derivative Instruments
 
 
 
(1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cumulative Ineffectiveness
 
0 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total derivative liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$ 7 
$ 1 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivative Instruments (US Dollar Equivalent Of The Notional Amount Of Forward Contracts) (Details) (Foreign Currency Forward Contracts [Member], USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Sep. 30, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Notional amount of foreign currency derivatives
$ 217 
$ 254 
Pound Sterling [Member]
 
 
Notional amount of foreign currency derivatives
158 
161 
Korean Won [Member]
 
 
Notional amount of foreign currency derivatives
31 
31 
Swiss Franc [Member]
 
 
Notional amount of foreign currency derivatives
25 
32 
Canadian Dollar
 
 
Notional amount of foreign currency derivatives
$ 3 
$ 30 
Derivative Instruments (Effect Of Derivative Instruments On Income) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Gains (Losses) on derivatives
 
 
$ 7 
 
Interest Rate Swap [Member] |
Fair Value Hedging [Member]
 
 
 
 
Derivative Instruments, Gain Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing
 
 
0 1
 
Derivative Instruments, Loss Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing
 
0 1
 
0 1
Interest Rate Swap [Member] |
Fair Value Hedging [Member] |
Other Income (Loss), Net [Member]
 
 
 
 
Gains (Losses) on derivatives
0 1
0 1
0 1
1 1
Gains (Losses) on borrowings
0 1
0 1
0 1
(1)1
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts [Member] |
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments [Member] |
Other Income (Loss), Net [Member]
 
 
 
 
Gains (Losses) on derivatives
$ (12)
$ (7)
$ (1)
$ (9)
Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Dec. 31, 2012
Effective tax rate
41.30% 
(17.00%)
33.80% 
20.70% 
 
U.S. statutory federal income tax rate
35.00% 
35.00% 
35.00% 
35.00% 
 
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential, Amount
$ 3 
$ 3 
$ 3 
$ 3 
 
Deferred Tax Assets, Other
 
 
4 
 
 
Tax Adjustments, Settlements, and Unusual Provisions
 
2 
3 
2 
 
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Expense
 
 
1 
 
 
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reductions Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations
 
 
4 
 
 
Interest and penalties
 
 
2 
2 
 
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increases Resulting from Foreign Currency Translation
 
 
2 
 
 
Income Tax Reconciliation, Tax Credits, Foreign
 
8 
 
17 
 
Reserves for Interest Related to Expensing Certain Renovation Costs
 
 
 
5 
 
Provisions from Reduction of Deferred Tax Assets from Unconsolidated Investments.
 
 
 
7 
 
Total unrecognized tax benefits
(52)
 
(52)
 
(75)
Amount of unrecognized tax benefits that would affect the tax rate if recognized
27 
 
27 
 
42 
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Amount of Unrecorded Benefit
5 
 
5 
 
 
Foreign Tax Authority [Member]
 
 
 
 
 
Total unrecognized tax benefits
 
$ 7 
 
$ 7 
 
Commitments And Contingencies (Guarantees And Commitments Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2013
Commitments
$ 444 
$ 444 
Letters of Credit Outstanding
114 
114 
Joint Venture New York [Member]
 
 
Commitments
375 
375 
Purchase Price Commitment To Loan Or Investment
250 
250 
Purchase price commitment, percentage
66.67% 
66.67% 
Letters of Credit Outstanding
50 
50 
Performance Guarantee [Member]
 
 
Charge in period
2 
3 
Accrual for guarantee
124 
124 
Maximum exposure
541 
541 
Amortization of liability
2 
3 
Loan, Lease Completion And Repayment Guarantees [Member]
 
 
Accrual for guarantee
9 
9 
Maximum exposure
272 
272 
Successful enforcement of guarantee agreements
146 
146 
Performance Test Clause Guarantee [Member]
 
 
Accrual for guarantee
$ 0 
$ 0 
Commitments And Contingencies (Surety Bonds And Letters Of Credit Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Sep. 30, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
 
Surety bonds
$ 24 
Letters of Credit Outstanding
114 
Letters of credit that reduce the available capacity under the revolving credit facility
$ 101 
Commitments and Contingencies (Debt Guarantees Table) (Details) (Loan, Lease Completion And Repayment Guarantees [Member], USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Sep. 30, 2013
Maximum exposure
$ 272 
Accrual for guarantee
9 
Vacation ownership development [Member]
 
Maximum exposure
110 
Accrual for guarantee
1 
Hotel property in Brazil [Member]
 
Maximum exposure
75 
Accrual for guarantee
3 
Hawaii hotel development [Member]
 
Maximum exposure
30 
Accrual for guarantee
1 
Hotel property in Minnesota [Member]
 
Maximum exposure
25 
Accrual for guarantee
4 
Other Debt Repayment Guarantee [Member]
 
Maximum exposure
32 
Accrual for guarantee
$ 0 
Commitments And Contingencies Commitments and Contingency (Performance Guarantee Table) (Details) (Performance Guarantee [Member])
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Sep. 30, 2013
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2013
Four Hotels in France [Member]
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2013
Four Hotels in France [Member]
EUR (€)
Sep. 30, 2013
Hotel in Thailand [Member]
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2013
Hotel in Thailand [Member]
THB (?)
Sep. 30, 2013
Select Service hotels in the United States [Member]
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2013
Other Performance Guarantee [Member]
USD ($)
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Maximum exposure
$ 541 
$ 509 
€ 377 
$ 11 
? 360 
$ 15 
$ 6 
Guarantor Obligations, Current Carrying Value
$ 124 
$ 118 
€ 90 
$ 5 
? 157 
$ 1 
$ 0 
Equity (Schedule Of Stockholders' Equity And Noncontrolling Interest) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Beginning balance - Attributable to Parent
 
 
$ 4,811 
 
Beginning balance - Attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
 
10 
 
Beginning balance - Including noncontrolling interests
 
 
4,821 
 
Net Income Attributable to Parent
55 
23 
175 
72 
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
0 
0 
0 
0 
NET INCOME
55 
23 
175 
72 
Other comprehensive loss
16 
29 
(10)
25 
Repurchase of common stock
 
 
(252)
(35)
Ending balance - Attributable to Parent
4,743 
 
4,743 
 
Ending balance - Attributable to noncontrolling interests
10 
 
10 
 
Ending balance - Including noncontrolling interests
4,753 
 
4,753 
 
Stockholders' Equity [Member]
 
 
 
 
Beginning balance - Attributable to Parent
 
 
4,811 
4,808 
Net Income Attributable to Parent
 
 
175 
72 
Other comprehensive loss
 
 
(10)
25 
Repurchase of common stock
 
 
(252)
(35)
Directors compensation
 
 
2 
1 
Employee stock plan issuance
 
 
2 
2 
Share based payment activity
 
 
15 
12 
Ending balance - Attributable to Parent
4,743 
4,885 
4,743 
4,885 
Noncontrolling Interests In Consolidated Subsidiaries [Member]
 
 
 
 
Beginning balance - Attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
 
10 
10 
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
 
0 
0 
Other comprehensive loss
 
 
0 
0 
Repurchase of common stock
 
 
0 
0 
Directors compensation
 
 
0 
0 
Employee stock plan issuance
 
 
0 
0 
Share based payment activity
 
 
0 
0 
Ending balance - Attributable to noncontrolling interests
10 
10 
10 
10 
Equity Component [Domain]
 
 
 
 
Beginning balance - Including noncontrolling interests
 
 
4,821 
4,818 
NET INCOME
 
 
175 
72 
Other comprehensive loss
 
 
(10)
25 
Repurchase of common stock
 
 
(252)
(35)
Directors compensation
 
 
2 
1 
Employee stock plan issuance
 
 
2 
2 
Share based payment activity
 
 
15 
12 
Ending balance - Including noncontrolling interests
$ 4,753 
$ 4,895 
$ 4,753 
$ 4,895 
Equity (Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments, Net of Tax [Abstract]
 
 
 
 
Beginning Balance - Foreign currency translation adjustments
$ (80)
$ (88)
$ (54)
$ (83)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments, before Reclassification and Net of Tax
16 
 
(12)
 
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Realized upon Sale, Net of Tax
0 
 
2 1
 
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of income tax
16 
28 
(10)
23 
Ending balance - Foreign currency translation adjustments
(64)
(60)
(64)
(60)
Foreign Currency Translation Reclassification Adjustment Realized upon Sale, Tax
 
 
0 1
 
Unrealized gain (loss) on AFS Securities, Net of Tax [Abstract]
 
 
 
 
Beginning Balance - Unrealized gain (loss) on AFS securities
0 
(1)
0 
(2)
Unrealized gain (loss) on AFS securities, before Reclassification Adjustments, Net of Tax
0 
 
0 
 
Unrealized gain (loss) on AFS securities, net of income tax
0 
1 
0 
2 
Ending Balance - Unrealized gain (loss) on AFS securities
0 
0 
0 
0 
Unrecognized Pension Cost, Net of Tax [Abstract]
 
 
 
 
Beginning balance - Unrecognized pension cost
(6)
(6)
(6)
(6)
Unrecognized Pension Cost, before Reclassification Adjustments and Net of Tax
0 
 
0 
 
Unrecognized Pension Cost
 
0 
 
0 
Ending balance - Unrecognized pension cost
(6)
(6)
(6)
(6)
Unrealized Loss on Derivative Instruments, Net of Tax [Abstract]
 
 
 
 
Beginning Balance - Unrealized loss on derivative instruments
(7)
(8)
(7)
(8)
Unrealized Loss on Derivative Instruments Before Reclassification Adjustments and Net of Tax
0 
 
0 
 
Unrealized Loss on Derivatives Instruments, Activity
 
0 
 
0 
Ending Balance - Unrealized loss on derivative instruments
(7)
(8)
(7)
(8)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
 
 
 
 
Beginning Balance - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
(93)
(103)
(67)
(99)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) before Reclassifications and Net of Tax, Total
16 
 
(12)
 
Other Comprehensive Income, Reclassifications net of tax
0 
 
2 1
 
Other comprehensive income (loss)
16 
29 
(10)
25 
Ending Balance - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
$ (77)
$ (74)
$ (77)
$ (74)
Equity (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares (in shares)
6,136,089 
911,244 
Repurchase of common stock
$ 252 
$ 35 
Stock repurchase related costs
0 
0 
Percent of Stock Outstanding Repurchased During Period (in percent)
4.00% 
1.00% 
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount
11 
 
2013 Authorization [Member]
 
 
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
200 
 
2012 Authorization [Member]
 
 
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
 
200 
Weighted Average [Member]
 
 
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period Per Share Value (in dollars per share)
$ 41.14 
$ 38.78 
Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities [Member]
 
 
Repurchase of common stock
 
$ 2 
Stock-Based Compensation (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2013
Stock Appreciation Rights [Member]
 
 
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term (in years)
 
10 years 
Grants in period (in shares)
 
526,917 
Grants in period, Weighted-average fair value at grant date (in dollars per share)
 
$ 17.98 
Total unearned compensation
$ 16 
$ 16 
Restricted Stock Units [Member]
 
 
Grants in period (in shares)
 
468,410 
Grants in period, Weighted-average fair value at grant date (in dollars per share)
 
$ 43.5 
Total unearned compensation
36 
36 
Restricted Stock Units [Member] |
Unearned compensation maximum recognition period [Member]
 
 
Amortization period, deferred compensation expense (years)
 
7 years 
PSUs and PSSs [Member]
 
 
Total unearned compensation
5 
5 
PSUs and PSSs [Member] |
Unearned compensation average recognition period [Member]
 
 
Amortization period, deferred compensation expense (years)
 
3 years 
Performance Vested Restricted Stock (PSS) [Member]
 
 
Grants in period (in shares)
 
218,686 
Grants in period, Weighted-average fair value at grant date (in dollars per share)
 
$ 43.44 
Performance period (in years)
 
3 years 
SARs and RSUs [Member] |
Unearned compensation average recognition period [Member]
 
 
Amortization period, deferred compensation expense (years)
 
4 years 
Cash Settled RSUs [Member]
 
 
Cash-settled liability
0 
0 
Cash-settled expense
$ 0 
$ 0 
Cash-settled, grants in period
 
0 
Related-Party Transactions (Leases Narrative) (Details) (Related Party [Member], USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2013
Related Party [Member]
 
 
Future sublease income
 
$ 10 
Proceeds from Amendment of Sublease Agreement
$ 4 
 
Related-Party Transactions (Other Services Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Dec. 31, 2012
Management and franchise fees
$ 77 
$ 68 
$ 248 
$ 227 
 
Related Party Other Services [Member]
 
 
 
 
 
Management and franchise fees
2 
2 
6 
5 
 
Due from related parties
$ 1 
 
$ 1 
 
$ 1 
Related-Party Transactions (Equity Method Investments Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Dec. 31, 2012
Management and franchise fees
$ 77 
$ 68 
$ 248 
$ 227 
 
Equity Method Investments [Member]
 
 
 
 
 
Management and franchise fees
8 
9 
24 
28 
 
Due from related parties
$ 9 
 
$ 9 
 
$ 7 
Maximum [Member]
 
 
 
 
 
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage
69.00% 
 
69.00% 
 
 
Minimum [Member]
 
 
 
 
 
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage
8.00% 
 
8.00% 
 
 
Segment Information (Summarized Consolidated Financial Information by Segment) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Asset Impairments
$ 0 1
$ 0 
$ (11)1
$ 0 
Revenues
1,026 
977 
3,093 
2,949 
Adjusted EBITDA
159 
154 
502 
459 
Depreciation and amortization
81 
88 
254 
263 
Corporate and Other [Member]
 
 
 
 
Revenues
27 
25 
77 
70 
Adjusted EBITDA
(24)
(24)
(82)
(80)
Depreciation and amortization
2 
2 
6 
5 
Eliminations [Member]
 
 
 
 
Revenues
(24)2
(24)2
(76)2
(72)2
Adjusted EBITDA
0 2
0 2
0 2
0 2
Depreciation and amortization
0 2
0 2
0 2
0 2
Assets Held-for-sale [Member] |
Owned and Leased Hotels [Member]
 
 
 
 
Asset Impairments
 
 
(3)1
 
Property and equipment, net [Member] |
Owned and Leased Hotels [Member]
 
 
 
 
Asset Impairments
 
 
(8)1
 
Operating Segments [Member] |
Owned and Leased Hotels [Member]
 
 
 
 
Revenues
521 
503 
1,585 
1,504 
Adjusted EBITDA
111 
115 
351 
340 
Depreciation and amortization
73 
80 
231 
241 
Operating Segments [Member] |
Americas Management and Franchising [Member]
 
 
 
 
Revenues
437 
425 
1,302 
1,295 
Adjusted EBITDA
52 
49 
162 
149 
Depreciation and amortization
4 
5 
13 
15 
Operating Segments [Member] |
ASPAC Management and Franchising [Domain]
 
 
 
 
Revenues
35 
28 
110 
88 
Adjusted EBITDA
9 
9 
32 
31 
Depreciation and amortization
1 
0 
1 
0 
Operating Segments [Member] |
EAME/SW Asia Management [Domain]
 
 
 
 
Revenues
30 
20 
95 
64 
Adjusted EBITDA
11 
5 
39 
19 
Depreciation and amortization
1 
1 
3 
2 
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] |
Americas Management and Franchising [Member]
 
 
 
 
Revenues
20 2
19 2
63 2
59 2
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] |
ASPAC Management and Franchising [Domain]
 
 
 
 
Revenues
1 2
1 2
2 2
2 2
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] |
EAME/SW Asia Management [Domain]
 
 
 
 
Revenues
$ 3 2
$ 4 2
$ 11 2
$ 11 2
Segment Information (Reconciliation of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA to EBITDA and a Reconciliation of EBITDA to Net Income attributable to Hyatt Hotels Corporation) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Adjusted EBITDA
$ 159 
$ 154 
$ 502 
$ 459 
Equity earnings (losses) from unconsolidated hospitality ventures
16 
(5)
10 
(6)
Asset Impairments
0 1
0 
(11)1
0 
Gains on sales of real estate
26 
0 
125 
0 
Other income (loss), net
2 
(5)
(12)
12 
Pro rata share of unconsolidated hospitality ventures Adjusted EBITDA
(13)
(18)
(48)
(58)
EBITDA
190 
126 
566 
407 
Depreciation and amortization
(81)
(88)
(254)
(263)
Interest expense
(15)
(18)
(48)
(53)
(Provision) benefit for income taxes
(39)
3 
(89)
(19)
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO HYATT HOTELS CORPORATION
55 
23 
175 
72 
Assets Held-for-sale [Member] |
Owned and Leased Hotels [Member]
 
 
 
 
Asset Impairments
 
 
(3)1
 
Property and equipment, net [Member] |
Owned and Leased Hotels [Member]
 
 
 
 
Asset Impairments
 
 
$ (8)1
 
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, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
NET INCOME
$ 55 
$ 23 
$ 175 
$ 72 
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
0 
0 
0 
0 
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO HYATT HOTELS CORPORATION
$ 55 
$ 23 
$ 175 
$ 72 
Basic weighted average shares outstanding (in shares)
156,339,842 
165,486,594 
159,339,902 
165,554,820 
Share-based compensation (in shares)
557,345 
267,283 
508,368 
410,888 
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding (in shares)
156,897,187 
165,753,877 
159,848,270 
165,965,708 
Net income - Basic (in dollars per share)
$ 0.35 
$ 0.14 
$ 1.10 
$ 0.44 
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests - Basic
$ 0.00 
$ 0.00 
$ 0.00 
$ 0.00 
Net income attributable to Hyatt Hotels Corporation - Basic (in dollars per share)
$ 0.35 
$ 0.14 
$ 1.10 
$ 0.44 
Net income - Diluted (in dollars per share)
$ 0.35 
$ 0.14 
$ 1.10 
$ 0.44 
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests - Diluted
$ 0.00 
$ 0.00 
$ 0.00 
$ 0.00 
Net income attributable to Hyatt Hotels Corporation - Diluted (in dollars per share)
$ 0.35 
$ 0.14 
$ 1.10 
$ 0.44 
Earnings Per Share (Anti-dilutive Shares Issued) (Details)
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]
 
 
 
 
Antidilutive securities excluded from the computations of diluted net income per share (in shares)
307,900 
15,000 
198,600 
10,000 
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
 
 
 
 
Antidilutive securities excluded from the computations of diluted net income per share (in shares)
0 
0 
0 
10,400 
Other Income (Loss), Net (Reconciliation of Components in Other Income, Net) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Interest income
$ 4 
$ 6 
$ 14 
$ 17 
Cost method investment income
0 
0 
4 
0 
Debt settlement costs
0 
0 
(35)
0 
Charitable contribution to Hyatt Thrive Foundation
0 
0 
(20)
0 
Gain on sale of artwork
0 
0 
29 
0 
Gains on other marketable securities
1 
0 
1 
17 
Foreign currency losses
(1)
(1)
(4)
(3)
Realignment costs
0 
(12)
0 
(19)
Transaction costs
(3)
0 
(3)
(1)
Other
1 
2 
2 
1 
Other income (loss), net
$ 2 
$ (5)
$ (12)
$ 12 
Subsequent Events (Details) (Subsequent Event [Member], USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
1 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2013
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
$ 200 
Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Dividends or Distributions
89 
Hyatt Regency Orlando [Member]
 
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
$ 717