Investments In Affiliates Accounted For Using The Equity Method (Expedia's Consolidated Statement Of Operations) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
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Dec. 31, 2015 |
Sep. 30, 2015 |
Jun. 30, 2015 |
Mar. 31, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2014 |
Sep. 30, 2014 |
Jun. 30, 2014 |
Mar. 31, 2014 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2014 |
Dec. 31, 2013 |
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| Revenue, Net | $ 3,370 | $ 2,153 | $ 2,252 | $ 2,214 | $ 3,252 | $ 2,330 | $ 2,483 | $ 2,434 | $ 9,989 | $ 10,499 | $ 10,219 |
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | (1,078) | (1,202) | (1,159) |
| Amortization | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | (550) | (504) | (482) |
| Operating Income (Loss) | 364 | 247 | 269 | 236 | 444 | 239 | 259 | 246 | 1,116 | 1,188 | 1,136 |
| Interest expense | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | (360) | (387) | (380) |
| Other, net | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | 19 | (19) | (30) |
| Income tax (expense) benefit | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | (342) | (258) | (183) |
| Income (loss) from continuing operations | $ (303) | $ (198) | $ (258) | $ (152) | $ (271) | $ (129) | $ (87) | $ (91) | (911) | (578) | (554) |
| Discontinued operations, net of tax | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | (48) | (26) |
| Net earnings (loss) | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | 911 | 626 | 580 |
| Net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | (42) | (89) | (79) |
| Net earnings attributable to shareholders | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | 869 | 537 | 501 |
| Expedia | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Revenue, Net | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | 6,672 | 5,763 | 4,771 |
| Cost of revenue | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | (1,309) | (1,179) | (1,038) |
| Gross Profit | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | 5,363 | 4,584 | 3,733 |
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | (4,785) | (3,986) | (3,295) |
| Amortization | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | (164) | (80) | (72) |
| Operating Income (Loss) | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | 414 | 518 | 366 |
| Interest expense | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | (126) | (98) | (87) |
| Gain (Loss) on Sale of Investments | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | 509 | Ìý | Ìý |
| Other, net | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | 129 | 45 | 21 |
| Income tax (expense) benefit | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | (203) | (92) | (84) |
| Income (loss) from continuing operations | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | 723 | 373 | 216 |
| Net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | 41 | 25 | 17 |
| Net earnings attributable to shareholders | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | $ 764 | $ 398 | $ 233 |
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- Definition The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets. As a noncash expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Total costs related to goods produced and sold during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The net realized gain (loss) on investments sold during the period, not including gains (losses) on securities separately or otherwise categorized as trading, available-for-sale, or held-to-maturity, which, for cash flow reporting, is a component of proceeds from investing activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Aggregate revenue less cost of goods and services sold or operating expenses directly attributable to the revenue generation activity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition This element represents the income or loss from continuing operations attributable to the economic entity which may also be defined as revenue less expenses and taxes from ongoing operations before extraordinary items, and noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount after tax of income (loss) from a discontinued operation including the portion attributable to the noncontrolling interest. Includes, but is not limited to, the income (loss) from operations during the phase-out period, gain (loss) on disposal, gain (loss) for reversal of write-down (write-down) to fair value, less cost to sell, and adjustments to a prior period gain (loss) on disposal. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of current income tax expense (benefit) and deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of the cost of borrowed funds accounted for as interest expense. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of Net Income (Loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The net result for the period of deducting operating expenses from operating revenues. No definition available.
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- Definition The net amount of other income and expense amounts, the components of which are not separately disclosed on the income statement, resulting from ancillary business-related activities (that is, excluding major activities considered part of the normal operations of the business) also known as other nonoperating income (expense) recognized for the period. Such amounts may include: (a) dividends, (b) interest on securities, (c) net gains or losses on securities, (d) unusual costs, (e) gains or losses on foreign exchange transactions, and (f) miscellaneous other income and expense items. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The consolidated profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, including the portion attributable to the noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Total revenue from sale of goods and services rendered during the reporting period, in the normal course of business, reduced by sales returns and allowances, and sales discounts. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The aggregate total costs related to selling a firm's product and services, as well as all other general and administrative expenses. Direct selling expenses (for example, credit, warranty, and advertising) are expenses that can be directly linked to the sale of specific products. Indirect selling expenses are expenses that cannot be directly linked to the sale of specific products, for example telephone expenses, Internet, and postal charges. General and administrative expenses include salaries of non-sales personnel, rent, utilities, communication, etc. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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