Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details)

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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill      
Goodwill, beginning balance $ 3,691 $ 3,460  
Acquisition 17 253  
Other (19) (22)  
Goodwill, ending balance 3,689 3,691 $ 3,460
Intangible Assets subject to amortization      
Gross Carrying Amount 1,409 1,407  
Accumulated Amortization (784) (566)  
Net Carrying Amount 625 841  
Amortization expense 245 279 303
Future amortization expense      
2016 193    
2017 175    
2018 112    
2019 108    
2020 103    
Impairments      
Impairment expense $ 2 2 3
Customer relationships      
Intangible Assets subject to amortization      
Weighted Average Remaining Useful Life 5 years    
Gross Carrying Amount $ 965 979  
Accumulated Amortization (599) (456)  
Net Carrying Amount $ 366 523  
Other      
Intangible Assets subject to amortization      
Weighted Average Remaining Useful Life 6 years    
Gross Carrying Amount $ 444 428  
Accumulated Amortization (185) (110)  
Net Carrying Amount 259 318  
Trip Advisor      
Goodwill      
Goodwill, beginning balance 3,691 3,460  
Acquisition 17 253  
Other (19) (22)  
Goodwill, ending balance 3,689 $ 3,691 $ 3,460
Buy Seasons      
Impairments      
Accumulated impairment $ 46