Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Domain]
Plan Name [Domain]
1999 Plan
Omnibus Plan 1999 [Member]
Stock compensation plan established in 1999 from which broad-based employee grants may be made.
OpenTable 2009 Equity Incentive Award Plan
OpenTable 2009 Equity Incentive Award Plan [Member]
OpenTable 2009 Equity Incentive Award Plan [Member]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Equity Award [Domain]
Equity Award [Domain]
Employee Stock Option
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Awards Other Than Options
Awards Other Than Options [Member]
Discloses pertinent information related to awards other than stock options awarded as part of an equity-based compensation plan.
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares available to be issued under the plan (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant
Grant term (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period
Vesting period (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Requisite Service Period
Stock-based compensation
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Share-based compensation, cumulative charges for adjustment of the estimated probable outcome on unvested performance awards
Employee Service Share-based Compensation Nonvested Performance Awards Adjustment for Estimated Probable Outcome
This element represents charges representing the cumulative impact of adjusting the estimated probable outcome at the end of the period for certain outstanding unvested performance share units.
Stock-based compensation cost, non-employee directors
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense Non Employee Directors Portion
Of the aggregate expense recognized during the period arising from share-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, stock options or other equity instruments), represents the portion attributable to non-employee directors for their services as directors.
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Financial instruments carried at fair value
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
DEBT
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, authorized shares (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Treasury stock, shares (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Customer loyalty program liability, current
Customer Loyalty Program Liability, Current
Accrued online advertising liabilities
Accrued Advertising, Current
Accrued compensation liabilities
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Senior notes face amount
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Table]
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Software Development [Member]
Software Development [Member]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Debt Issuance Costs Excluding Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt, Excluding Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Issuance Costs Excluding Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Previously Reported [Member]
Scenario, Previously Reported [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Axis]
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Axis]
New Accounting Principles, Early Adoption [Domain]
New Accounting Principles, Early Adoption [Domain]
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption, Effect [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption, Effect [Member]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
Accounting Standards Update 2015-17 [Member]
Accounting Standards Update 2015-17 [Member]
Accounting Standards Update 2015-17 [Member]
Accounting Standards Update 2015-03 [Member]
Accounting Standards Update 2015-03 [Member]
Accounting Standards Update 2015-03 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
2.15% Senior Notes Due November 2022 [Member]
2.15% Senior Notes Due November 2022 [Member]
2.15% Senior Notes Due November 2022 [Member]
1.8% Senior Notes Due March 2027 [Member]
1.8% Senior Notes Due March 2027 [Member]
1.8% Senior Notes Due March 2027 [Member]
2.375% Senior Notes Due September 2024
2.375% Senior Notes Due September 2024 [Member] [Member]
2.375% Senior Notes Due September 2024 [Member] [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Line Items]
Additions to Capitalized Website Development
Property, Plant and Equipment, Additions
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Other assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total assets
Assets
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Convertible debt
Convertible Debt Liability
The current liability portion of the carrying value of long-term convertible debt that is redeemable at the balance sheet date. The current liability plus mezzanine (temporary equity) represents the aggregate principal amount of convertible debt as of the balance sheet date that will be settled in cash.
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Payments of debt issuance costs
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs
Gross proceeds from long-term debt
Proceeds from Long-term Debt, Gross
Proceeds from Long-term Debt before debt issuance costs
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Table]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Table]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Domain]
Investment, Name [Domain]
Ctrip.com International, Ltd.
Ctrip.com International, Ltd. [Member]
Ctrip.com International, Ltd. [Member]
Investment Type [Axis]
Investment Type [Axis]
Investments [Domain]
Investments [Domain]
Short-term Investments
Short-term Investments [Member]
Long-term Investments
Long-term Investments [Member]
Long-term Investments [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities, Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain]
Foreign government securities
Foreign Government Debt Securities [Member]
U.S. government securities
US Government Debt Securities [Member]
Corporate debt securities
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Commercial paper
Commercial Paper [Member]
U.S. government agency securities
US Government Corporations and Agencies Securities [Member]
U.S. municipal securities
Municipal Bonds [Member]
Ctrip convertible debt securities
Foreign Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Ctrip equity securities
Equity Securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Weighted maturity of investments
Weighted maturity of investments
Weighted maturity of investments
Debt Investment, Term
Debt Investment, Term
Period of time between issuance and maturity of debt investment, in PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.
Marketable Securities, Realized Gain (Loss)
Marketable Securities, Realized Gain (Loss)
Period over which Ctrip ADSs can be acquired
Period over which Ctrip ADSs can be acquired
Period over which Ctrip ADSs can be acquired by Priceline in order to reach the 10% ownership cap.
Maximum Ownership Percentage in Ctrip
Maximum Ownership Percentage in Ctrip
Maximum Ownership Percentage in Ctrip
Cost Method Investments
Cost Method Investments
Investments
Available-for-sale Securities [Abstract]
Cost
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis
Gross Unrealized Gains
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax
Gross Unrealized Losses
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax
Fair Value
Available-for-sale Securities
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Intangible assets
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Annual estimated amortization expense for intangible assets for the next five years and thereafter
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Goodwill
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Treasury Stock
Treasury Stock [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Accumulated Earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Statement
Statement [Line Items]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Balance (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Net income applicable to common stockholders
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities, net
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Redeemable noncontrolling interests fair value adjustments
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests Fair Value Adjustment, Net of Tax
This element represents the effect due to a change in redeemable noncontrolling interest during the period as a result of change in the fair value of redeemable noncontrolling interest.
Reclassification adjustment for convertible debt in mezzanine
Reclassification Adjustment for Convertible Debt in Mezzanine
Reclassification adjustment for convertible debt in mezzanine related to accretion in redemption value of convertible debt and adjustment from equity to mezzanine, if debt is convertible.
Exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted stock units and performance share units
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Gross
Exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted stock units and performance share units (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Gross
Repurchase of common stock
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Repurchase of common stock (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Stock-based compensation and other stock-based payments
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition
Conversion of debt
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital Senior Convertible Notes Converted
This elements represents the adjustments to additional paid-in capital for the conversion of convertible debt, including an offset for par value of common stock issued; gain/loss on the conversion; and, if elected by the entity, the cash paid for the conversion premium in excess of the principal amount of the debt.
Conversion of debt (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Conversion of Convertible Securities
Issuance of senior convertible notes
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Equity Component of Convertible Debt
Common stock issued in an acquisition
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Acquisitions
Common stock issued in an acquisition (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Acquisitions
Equity assumed in acquisition
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Other
Settlement of conversion spread hedges
Reacquired Shares, Settlement Of Conversion Spread Hedges, Value
Reacquired Shares, Settlement Of Conversion Spread Hedges, Value
Settlement of conversion spread hedges, shares
Reacquired Shares, Settlement of Conversion Spread Hedges, Shares
Reacquired Shares, Settlement of Conversion Spread Hedges, Shares
Excess tax benefits on stock-based awards
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation
Balance
Balance (in shares)
Total revenues
Revenue, Net
Gross profit
Gross Profit
Net income
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net income applicable to common stockholders per basic common share
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Net income applicable to common stockholders per diluted common share
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule of Purchase Price Allocation
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block]
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Reconciliation of the weighted average number of shares outstanding used in calculating diluted earnings per share
Schedule of Weighted Average Number of Shares [Table Text Block]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
INCOME TAXES
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Table]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Foreign exchange derivatives
Forward Contracts [Member]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Axis]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Axis]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Domain]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Domain]
Cash equivalents
Cash Equivalents [Member]
Fair Value by Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Recurring Basis
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Level 1
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Level 2
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
U.S. Treasury money market funds
Money Market Funds [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
ASSETS:
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Total assets at fair value
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
LIABILITIES:
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Total liabilities at fair value
Financial Liabilities Fair Value Disclosure
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Assumed in an acquisition
Awards assumed in acquisitions [Member]
Awards assumed in acquisitions [Member]
Stock options exercised, total intrinsic value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value
Assumed unvested employee stock options vesting during period (in shares)
ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsVestedinPeriodNumberOfShares
ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsVestedinPeriodNumberOfShares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
Stock-based compensation
Acquisition date fair value of assumed options
Acquisition date fair value of assumed options
Acquisition date fair value of assumed employee options
Acquisition date fair value per share of assumed stock options
Acquisition date fair value per share of assumed stock options
Acquisition date fair value per share of assumed employee stock options
Total future compensation cost related to unvested options
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Stock Options
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Number of Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Balance, (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Assumed in acquisitions (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Other Increases (Decreases) in Period
Exercised (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Forfeited (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period
Balance, (in shares)
Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]
Balance, (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Assumed in acquisitions (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Other Share Increase (Decrease) in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Exercised (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Forfeited (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Balance, (in dollars per share)
Aggregate Intrinsic Value (000's)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Aggregate Intrinsic Value [Abstract]
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Vested and exercisable
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Number of Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Vested and exercisable and expected to vest thereafter, net of estimated forfeitures
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest [Abstract]
Number of Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Number
Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Equity [Abstract]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
Repurchase Program (Q12016) [Member]
Repurchase Program (Q12016) [Member]
Repurchase Program (Q12016) [Member]
Repurchase Program (Q12015) [Member]
Repurchase Program (Q12015) [Member]
Repurchase Program (Q12015) [Member]
Repurchase Program (Q22013) [Member]
Repurchase Program (Q22013) [Member]
Repurchase Program (Q22013) [Member]
Repurchase Program (Q12010) [Member]
Repurchase Program (Q12010) [Member]
Repurchase Program (Q12010) [Member]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Member]
Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Repurchase of common stock, excluding repurchase of common shares to satisfy employee withholding tax obligations related to stock-based compensation (in shares)
Treasury Stock Shares Acquired Excluding Shares Paid for Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation
Number of shares that have been repurchased during the period and are being held in treasury excluding the number of shares employees use to pay the employer who has or will pay the employees' income tax withholding obligations as part of a net-share settlement of share-based awards.
Repurchase of common stock, excluding repurchase of common shares to satisfy employee withholding tax obligations related to stock-based compensation
Treasury Stock Value Acquired, Cost Method Excluding Shares Paid Value for Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation
Equity impact of the cost of common and preferred stock that were repurchased during the period excluding the value of shares employees use to pay the employer who has or will pay the employees' income tax withholding obligations as part of a net-share settlement of share-based awards. Recorded using the cost method.
Reacquired shares, settlement of conversion spread hedges (in shares)
Reacquired shares, settlement of conversion spread hedges, value
Repurchase of common shares to satisfy employee withholding tax obligations related to stock-based compensation (in shares)
Shares Paid for Tax Withholding for Share Based Compensation
Repurchase of common shares to satisfy employee withholding tax obligations related to stock-based compensation
Adjustments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation
Treasury stock, shares
INVESTMENTS
Investments in Debt and Marketable Equity Securities (and Certain Trading Assets) Disclosure [Text Block]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
Tax Credit Carryforward, Expiration Period [Axis]
Tax Credit Carryforward, Expiration Period [Axis]
Tax Credit Carryforward, Expiration Period [Axis]
Tax Credit Carryforward, Expiration Period [Domain]
Tax Credit Carryforward, Expiration Period [Domain]
[Domain] for Tax Credit Carryforward, Expiration Period [Axis]
Expiration Period between, December 31, 2019 and December 31, 20121 [Member]
Expiration Period between, December 31, 2019 and December 31, 20121 [Member]
Expiration Period between, December 31, 2019 and December 31, 20121 [Member]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Federal
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member]
State
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Foreign
Foreign Tax Authority [Member]
Domestic Tax Authority [Member]
Domestic Tax Authority [Member]
Dutch
NETHERLANDS
Tax Period [Axis]
Tax Period [Axis]
Tax Period [Domain]
Tax Period [Domain]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Axis]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Axis]
Tax Credit Carryforward, Name [Domain]
Tax Credit Carryforward, Name [Domain]
Operating Losses [Member]
Operating Losses [Member]
Operating loss carryforwards generated from operating losses.
State Enterprise Zoning Credits
General Business Tax Credit Carryforward [Member]
Equity-related
Equity-Related Transactions [Member]
Net operating loss carryforwards generated from equity-related transactions, including equity-based compensation and stock warrants.
Capital allowance
Capital Loss Carryforward [Member]
Research credit
Research Tax Credit Carryforward [Member]
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
International pre-tax income
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign
Domestic pre-tax income
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic
Maximum change in ownership percentage allowed before statutory limitations imposed on the availability of net operating losses (as a percent)
Operating Loss Carryforwards Limitations on Use Minimum Percentage Ownership Change, Relating to Section 382
The limitation imposed by Section 382 related to the use of all operating loss carryforwards available to reduce future taxable income in the event of a more than 50 percent change in ownership.
Net operating loss carryforwards (838.9M mainly expire between December 31, 2019 to December 31, 2021, 620.9M mainly expire between December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2034, 49.0M expire between December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2021)
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent
Less valuation allowance on deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Federal tax deductions related to equity transactions not included in deferred tax assets
Excess Tax Credits Equity Transactions
Represents the amount of additional federal tax benefits related to equity transactions that are not included in deferred tax assets.
Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries
Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries
Other tax carryforwards (1.3M do not expire, 32.4M mainly expire between December 31, 2033 and December 31, 2034, 2M expire between 2024 and 2026)
Tax Credit Carryforward, Amount
Effective income tax rate on qualifying innovative activities at Innovation Box Tax rate (as a percent)
Effective Income Tax Rate at Innovation Box Tax Rate
This element represents the effective income tax rate on qualifying innovative activities under Innovative Box Tax.
Statutory federal rate (as a percent)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized
BENEFIT PLANS
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments, Noncash Items, to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Depreciation
Depreciation, Nonproduction
Amortization
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Provision for uncollectible accounts, net
Provision for Doubtful Accounts
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Stock-based compensation expense and other stock-based payments
Share-based Compensation and Other Stock-based Expense
The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration and other stock-based expense. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method.
Amortization of debt issuance costs
Amortization of Financing Costs and Write-off of Unamortized Discount Due to Early Debt Conversions
The component of interest expense comprised of the periodic charge against earnings over the life of the financing arrangement to which such costs relate and, write-off of unamortized discount related to early debt conversions.
Amortization of debt discount
Amortization of Debt Discount (Premium)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Accounts receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Liabilities
Other
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Purchase of investments
Payments to Acquire Available-for-sale Securities
Proceeds from sale of investments
Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Available-for-sale Securities
Additions to property and equipment
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Acquisitions and other equity investments, net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses and Interest in Affiliates
Proceeds from foreign currency contracts
Proceeds from Hedge, Investing Activities
Payments on foreign currency contracts
Payments for Hedge, Investing Activities
Change in restricted cash
Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash
Net cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Proceeds from revolving credit facility
Proceeds from Lines of Credit
Payments related to revolving credit facility
Repayments of Lines of Credit
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt
Payment of debt issuance costs - revolving credit facility
Payment of Debt Issuance Costs, Line of Credit
Payment of Debt Issuance Costs associated with a Line of Credit
Payments related to conversion of senior notes
Payments Related to Conversion of Senior Notes
The cash outflow from the repayment of the aggregate principal amount of convertible debt which is converted prior to maturity because it is redeemable at the option of the bond holder. If elected by the entity, it also includes cash paid for the conversion value in excess of the principal amount.
Repurchase of common stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Payments of contingent consideration
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities
Payments to purchase subsidiary shares from noncontrolling interests
Payments for Repurchase of Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Payments of stock issuance costs
Payments of Stock Issuance Costs
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
Proceeds from the termination of conversion spread hedges
Proceeds from Conversion Spread Hedge Financing Activities
The cash inflow from a financial contract that meets the hedge accounting treatment to be recorded as an equity transaction (entity's own stock).
Excess tax benefits on stock-based awards
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Cash paid during the period for income taxes
Income Taxes Paid, Net
Cash paid during the period for interest
Interest Paid, Net
Non-cash fair value increase for redeemable noncontrolling interests
Non-cash investing activity for contingent consideration
Other Significant Noncash Transaction, Investing activities, Contingent Consideration
Other Significant Noncash Transaction, Investing activities, Contingent Consideration
Non-cash financing activity for acquisitions
Other Significant Noncash Transaction, Value of Consideration Given
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Document Type
Document Type
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Public Float
Entity Public Float
Current
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
International
Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit)
U.S. Federal
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)
U.S. State
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
International
Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
U.S. Federal
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
U.S. State
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total
Total
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
International
Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations
U.S. Federal
Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations
U.S. State
State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations
Income tax expense
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Comprehensive income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive income attributable to common stockholders
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Foreign currency translation adjustment for net investment hedges arising during the period, tax (tax benefit)
OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTranslationForNetInvestmentHedgeArisingDuringPeriodTax
OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTranslationForNetInvestmentHedgeArisingDuringPeriodTax
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities arising during period, tax (tax benefit)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Tax
Receivables [Abstract]
Changes in accounts receivable reserves
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block]
NET INCOME PER SHARE
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Revolving Credit Facility
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Trade names
Trade Names [Member]
Customer Relationships
Customer Relationships [Member]
Technology-Based Intangible Assets
Technology-Based Intangible Assets [Member]
OpenTable
OpenTable [Member]
OpenTable [Member]
Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions
Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member]
KAYAK
KAYAK [Member]
KAYAK [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Purchase price, total consideration
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net
Purchase price net of cash acquired
Business Acquisition Purchase Price Net Of Cash Acquired
Business Acquisition Purchase Price Net Of Cash Acquired
Business Acquisition, Share Price
Business Acquisition, Share Price
Long-term Debt
Long-term Debt
Acquisition date fair value of assumed equity awards
Acquisition date fair value of assumed equity awards
Acquisition date fair value of assumed equity awards
Cash Acquired from Acquisition
Cash Acquired from Acquisition
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life
Current assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets
Identifiable intangible assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Intangible Assets
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Intangible Assets
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range of Outcomes, Value, Low
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range of Outcomes, Value, Low
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range of Outcomes, Value, High
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range of Outcomes, Value, High
Acquisition related costs
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interests Issued and Issuable
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interests Issued and Issuable
Goodwill
Goodwill
Other long-term assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Assets
Total liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities
Amortization Period
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Stock issuance costs paid
Cash paid to settle contingent consideration
Cash paid to settle contingent consideration
Cash paid to settle contingent consideration
Cash paid to settle contingent consideration, financing activities
Cash paid to settle contingent consideration, financing activities
Cash paid to settle contingent consideration, financing activities
Cash paid to settle contingent consideration, operating activities
Cash paid to settle contingent consideration, operating activities
Cash paid to settle contingent consideration, operating activities
INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities arising during period, tax expense (benefit)
Currency translation adjustment, tax expense (benefit)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Foreign Exchange Contracts, Translation Risk
Foreign Exchange Contracts, Translation Risk [Member]
Foreign Exchange Contracts, Translation Risk [Member]
Foreign Exchange Contracts, Transaction Risk
Foreign Exchange Contracts, Transaction Risk [Member]
Foreign Exchange Contracts, Transaction Risk [Member]
Derivative By Nature [Axis]
Derivative, by Nature [Axis]
Derivative, Name [Domain]
Derivative, Name [Domain]
Foreign Currency Contracts
Foreign Currency Derivatives
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments [Abstract]
Foreign exchange gains (losses) recorded in "Foreign currency transactions and other"
Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments at Fair Value, Net
Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments at Fair Value, Net
Foreign exchange derivative assets recorded in "Prepaid expenses and other current assets"
Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Asset at Fair Value
Foreign exchange derivative liabilities recorded in "Accrued expenses and other current liabilities"
Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Liability at Fair Value
Foreign exchange gains (losses), net of derivative activity
Foreign exchange gains (losses), net of derivative activity
The foreign exchange gains and losses after taking into account the effect of derivatives associated with the hedge of some or all of those foreign exchange risks, during the period.
Payments for Derivative Instrument Operating Activities
Payments for Derivative Instrument Operating Activities
The net cash (outflow) for derivative instruments during the period, which are classified as operating activities.
Proceeds for Derivative Instrument Operating Activities
Proceeds from Derivative Instrument Operating Activities
The net cash inflow from derivative instruments during the period, which are classified as operating activities.
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments
Foreign Currency Fair Value Hedges [Abstract]
Payments for Hedge, Investing Activities
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
BUSINESS DESCRIPTION
Nature of Operations [Text Block]
Income tax expense (benefit)
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of deterred tax assets and liabilities
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of effective income tax rate reconciliation
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of unrecognized tax benefits
Summary of Income Tax Contingencies [Table Text Block]
Activity of unvested restricted stock units and performance share units
Schedule of Nonvested Share Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of share-based compensation, stock options, activity
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Debt Conversion Description [Axis]
Debt Conversion Description [Axis]
Debt Conversion, Name [Domain]
Debt Conversion, Name [Domain]
Convertible Debt Converted Debt [Member]
Convertible Debt Converted Debt [Member]
This element represents the borrowing which can be exchanged for a specified amount of another security.
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Federal Funds Purchased
Federal Funds Purchased [Member]
One Month LIBOR
One Month LIBOR [Member]
The One Month London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument.
Letter of Credit
Letter of Credit [Member]
Swingline Loans
Swingline Loans [Member]
Same-day cash available as part of our revolving credit facility, referred to as Swingline Loans
Debt Instrument, Variable Rate Base [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Variable Rate Base [Axis]
The alternative reference rates that may be used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument.
Debt Instrument, Variable Rate Base [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Variable Rate Base [Domain]
Identification of the reference rate that is used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument.
Line of Credit Rate [Axis]
Line of Credit Rate [Axis]
Line of Credit Rate [Axis]
Line of Credit Rate [Domain]
Line of Credit Rate [Domain]
Line of Credit Rate [Domain]
Rate 1
Rate 1 [Member]
Rate 1 [Member]
Rate 2B
Rate 2B [Member]
Rate 2A [Member]
Rate 2C
Rate 2C [Member]
Rate 2C [Member]
Convertible Notes
Convertible Notes [Member]
Debt notes that can be exchanged for equity of the Debt issuer at the option of the issuer or the holder.
Convertible Debt 1.25 Percent Due March 2015
Convertible Debt 1.25 Percent Due March 2015 [Member]
This element represents the information pertaining to Convertible Senior Notes with interest rate of 1.25 percent due in March 2015.
1.00% Convertible Senior Notes Due March 2018
Convertible Debt 1.00 Percent Due March 2018 [Member]
This element represents the information pertaining to Convertible Senior Notes with interest rate of 1.00 percent due in March 2018 [Member]
0.35% Senior Convertible Notes Due June 2020
0.35% Senior Convertible Notes Due June 2020 [Member]
0.35% Senior Convertible Notes Due June 2020 [Member]
0.9% Senior Convertible Notes Due September 2021
0.9% Senior Convertible Notes Due September 2021 [Member]
0.9% Senior Convertible Notes Due September 2021 [Member]
3.65% Senior Notes Due March 2025 [Member]
3.65% Senior Notes Due March 2025 [Member]
3.65% Senior Notes Due March 2025 [Member]
Debt Instrument
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility, term (in years)
Line of Credit Facility, term (in years)
Line of Credit Facility, term (in years)
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Outstanding Principal Amount
Long-term Debt, Gross
Outstanding Principal Amount
Short-term Debt, Gross
Amount of short-term debt before deduction of unamortized discount or premium. Includes, but is not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, commercial loans, mortgage loans, convertible debt, subordinated debt and other types of debt
Unamortized Debt Discount and Debt Issuance Cost
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net
Amount of unamortized debt discount (premium) and debt issuance costs.
Carrying Value, Short-term Debt
Short-term Debt
Carrying Value, Long Term
Interest rate stated percentage (as a percent)
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Reclassification Adjustment for Convertible Debt in Mezzanine
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Equity Component of Convertible Debt, Subsequent Adjustments
Estimated market value of outstanding senior notes
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Unamortized Debt Discount
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount
Payments of debt issuance costs
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Consecutive Trading Days
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Consecutive Trading Days
Ratio of closing share price to conversion price as a condition for conversion of convertible 2015 Senior Notes, minimum (as a percent)
Percentage On Conversion Price Of Closing Price Of Common Stock Traded For At Least 20 Trading Days Out Of 30 Consecutive Trading Days In The Period On Last Trading Day Of Previous Quarter
This element represents one of the conditions for conversion of convertible notes at the option of the holder in addition to occurrence of specified events.
Additional Payment To Debt Holder Settled In Shares Aggregate Value Of Shares
Additional Payment To Debt Holder Settled In Shares Aggregate Value Of Shares
This element represents the estimated aggregate value of additional shares that the entity would be required to pay in the event that all or substantially all of the entity's common stock is acquired on or prior to the maturity of the specified convertible notes in a transaction in which the consideration paid to holders of the entity's common stock consists of all or substantially all cash.
Cash repayment of principal amount of convertible debt
Debt Conversion Cash Delivered for Principal Due on Converted Debt
Amount of the total cash delivered for principal due on converted debt during the period.
Debt Conversion, Converted Instrument, Cash
Debt Conversion, Converted Instrument, Cash
The value of the conversion premium on the convertible instrument paid in cash and booked to additional paid in capital.
Shares issued in satisfaction of conversion value in excess of principal amount (in shares)
Debt Conversion, Converted Instrument, Shares Issued
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage
Debt discount related to convertible notes, net of tax
Debt Instrument Convertible Carrying Amount Of The Equity Component Related To Debt Discount Net Of Tax
The carrying amount of the equity component of convertible debt related to debt discount, net of tax.
Debt discount related to convertible notes, before tax
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Carrying Amount of Equity Component
Finance costs related to convertible notes, net of tax
Debt Instrument, Convertible Carrying Amount Of The Equity Component Related To Finance Costs Net Of Tax
Debt Instrument, Convertible Carrying Amount Of The Equity Component Related To Finance Costs Net Of Tax
Interest Expense, Debt
Interest Expense, Debt
Contractual coupon interest related to convertible notes included in interest expense
Debt Instrument, Convertible Contractual Coupon Interest
This element represents contractual coupon interest recognized during the period included in interest expense related to convertible debt instruments.
Amortization of debt issuance costs included in interest expense
Amortization of Financing Costs
Unamortized debt issuance costs written off to interest expense related to debt conversions
Write off of Deferred Debt Issuance Cost
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate During Period
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate During Period
Loss on early extinguishment of debt
Loss on early extinguishment of debt, Net of Tax
Extinguishment of Debt, Gain (Loss), Net of Tax
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Restricted cash
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current
Short-term investments
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities, Current
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $15,014 and $14,212, respectively
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Total current assets
Property and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Intangible assets, net
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Long-term investments
Available-for-sale Securities, Noncurrent
Total assets
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Deferred merchant bookings
Deferred Merchant Bookings
This relates to transactions where the entity's customers purchase hotel room reservations or car rental reservations from suppliers at price-disclosed rates. Charges are billed to the customer at the time of booking. Merchant revenue (the difference between the selling price and the cost of the hotel room reservation or car rental reservation) and the accounts payable to the supplier are recognized at the conclusion of the customer's stay at the hotel or when the customer returns the rental car as amounts collected are generally refundable upon cancellation prior to the hotel stay or rental car pick-up.
Total current liabilities
Other long-term liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total liabilities
Commitments and Contingencies (See Note 15)
Commitments and Contingencies
Convertible debt
Convertible Debt Equity
The equity component of convertible debt that will be settled in cash which has been reclassified to mezzanine (temporary equity) because the debt is redeemable at the reporting date.
Stockholders' equity:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Common stock, $0.008 par value, authorized 1,000,000,000 shares, 62,039,516 and 61,821,097 shares issued, respectively
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Treasury stock, 12,427,945 and 9,888,024, respectively
Treasury Stock, Value
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital
Accumulated earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Total stockholders' equity
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
Liabilities and Equity
ACQUISITIONS
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Foreign Exchange Forward
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]
Euro Senior Notes [Member]
Euro Senior Notes [Member]
Euro Senior Notes [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Net unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities, net of tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Derivatives used in Net Investment Hedge, Net of Tax
Derivatives used in Net Investment Hedge, Net of Tax
Net gain (loss) from fair value adjustments associated with net investment hedges, before tax
Cumulative Translation Adjustment for Net Investment Hedge, before Tax
Cumulative translation adjustment in other comprehensive income reflecting gains or losses on foreign currency derivatives that are designated as, and are effective as, hedges of a net investment in a foreign entity, before tax effect.
Non-Derivative used in Net Investment Hedge, Net of Tax
Non-Derivative used in Net Investment Hedge, Net of Tax
Non-Derivative used in Net Investment Hedge, Net of Tax
Net unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities, before tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Available For Sale Securities Adjustments, Pre Tax
Accumulated appreciation or loss, before tax, in value of the total of unsold securities at the end of an accounting period.
Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments, nontaxable in the Netherlands
Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments, nontaxable due to dutch participation exemption
Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments, nontaxable due to dutch participation exemption
Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments, taxable
Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments, taxable
Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments, taxable
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Agency revenues
Agency Revenue
Agency revenues are derived from travel related transactions where the entity is not the merchant of record and where the prices of services are determined by third parties. Agency revenues include travel commissions, customer processing fees and GDS reservation booking fees related to certain of the services listed above and are reported at the net amounts received, without any associated cost of revenue.
Merchant revenues
Merchant Revenue
Merchant revenues are derived from transactions where the entity is the merchant of record and, among other things, selects suppliers and determines the price accepted from the customer. Merchant revenues include (1) transaction revenues representing the selling price of Name Your Own Price ("NYOP") hotel rooms, rental cars and airline tickets and price-disclosed vacation packages (merchant revenues for NYOP services are booked on a gross basis and recognized when the entity fulfills the customer's non-refundable offer); (2) transaction revenues representing the amount charged to a customer, less the amount charged by suppliers in connection with hotel room reservations and rental car reservations provided through the entity's merchant price-disclosed hotel service (recognized on a net basis at the conclusion of the customer's hotel stay); (3) customer processing fees charged in connection with the sale of airline tickets, hotel rooms and rental cars and merchant price-disclosed hotels; and (4) ancillary fees, including GDS (global distribution system) reservation booking fees related to certain of the services listed above.
Advertising and other revenues
Other Revenue, Net
Total revenues
Cost of revenues
Cost of Goods and Services Sold
Gross profit
Operating expenses:
Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Advertising — Online
Online Advertising Expense
Online advertising expenses primarily consist of the costs of, search engine keyword purchases; affiliate programs; banner and pop-up advertisements; and e-mail campaigns for the period, which are expenses incurred with the objective of increasing revenue.
Advertising — Offline
Offline Advertising Expense
Offline advertising expenses primarily consist of the expenses associated with domestic television, print and radio advertising; and the cost for creative talent, production costs and agency fees for television, print and radio advertising for the period, which are expenses incurred with the objective of increasing revenue.
Sales and marketing
Selling and Marketing Expense
Personnel, including stock-based compensation of $247,395, $186,425 and $140,526, respectively
Labor and Related Expense
General and administrative
General and Administrative Expense
Information technology
Communications and Information Technology
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction
Total operating expenses
Operating Expenses
Operating income
Operating Income (Loss)
Other income (expense):
Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Interest income
Investment Income, Interest
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Foreign currency transactions and other
Foreign Currency Transactions and Other
Includes foreign exchange gains/losses and fees associated with foreign currency transactions and gains/losses on foreign currency derivative contracts. Also includes gains/losses on the early extinguishment of debt and other non-operating income/expense.
Total other income (expense)
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Earnings before income taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest
Income tax expense
Net income
Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Net income applicable to common stockholders
Weighted average number of basic common shares outstanding
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Weighted average number of diluted common shares outstanding
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Computer equipment and software
Computer Equipment And Software [Member]
Long lived, depreciable assets that are used in the creation, maintenance and utilization of information systems and capitalized cost of software purchased by the entity.
Office equipment, furniture, fixtures & leasehold improvements
Office Equipment Furniture Fixtures And Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Long lived, depreciable assets including office equipment, furniture and fixtures and leasehold improvements.
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property and equipment, net
Estimated Useful Lives (years)
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Retirement of Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Disposals
Other Long-term Debt [Member]
Other Long-term Debt [Member]
Other Long-term Debt [Member]
Operating Lease, Types [Table]
Operating Lease, Types [Table]
Operating Lease, Types [Table]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
Norwalk, Connecticut [Member]
Norwalk, Connecticut [Member]
Activity related to operations in Norwalk, Connecticut
Amsterdam, Netherlands [Member]
Amsterdam, Netherlands [Member]
Activity related to operations in Amsterdam, Netherlands
Stamford, Connecticut [Member]
Stamford, Connecticut [Member]
Stamford, Connecticut [Member]
Bangkok, Thailand [Member]
Bangkok, Thailand [Member]
Activity related to operations in Bangkok, Thailand
San Francisco, California [Member]
San Francisco, California [Member]
San Francisco, California [Member]
Manchester, England [Member]
Manchester, England [Member]
Manchester, England [Member]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
Parent Company [Member]
Parent Company [Member]
Booking.com
Bookingcom BV [Member]
Subsidiary of Priceline.com Incorporated.
agoda [Member]
agoda [Member]
agoda [Member]
Rentalcars Dot Com [Member]
Rentalcars Dot Com [Member]
Rentalcar Dot Com [Member]
Lease Arrangement, Type [Axis]
Lease Arrangement, Type [Axis]
Lease Arrangement, Type [Domain]
Lease Arrangement, Type [Domain]
Office Leases [Member]
Office Leases [Member]
Office Leases [Member]
Data Center Space, Leases [Member]
Data Center Space, Leases [Member]
Data Center Space, Leases [Member]
Operating Lease, Types [Line Items]
Operating Lease, Types [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Operating Lease, Types [Table]
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net
Area of Real Estate Property
Area of Real Estate Property
2016
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
2017
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
2018
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
2019
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
2020
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
After 2020
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Total
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Supply and distribution agreements
Distribution Rights [Member]
Technology
Patented Technology [Member]
Patents
Patents [Member]
Internet domain names
Internet Domain Names [Member]
Non-compete agreements
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Finite-lived intangible assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Net Carrying Amount
Weighted Average Useful Life
Finite Lived Intangibles, Weighted Average Useful Life
Finite Lived Intangibles, Weighted Average Useful Life
Intangible assets amortization expense
Annual estimated amortization expense for intangible assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2016
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
2017
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
2018
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
2019
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
2020
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Thereafter
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, after Year Five
Total
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Goodwill
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of year
Acquisitions
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Currency translation adjustments
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments
Balance, end of year
Reporting Unit, Amount of Carrying Value
Reporting Unit, Amount of Carrying Value
Reporting Unit, Amount of Carrying Value
Minimum payments for operating leases
Operating Leases of Lessee Disclosure [Table Text Block]
Property and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of effective income tax rate and amount computed using expected U.S. statutory federal rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Amount [Abstract]
Income tax expense at federal statutory rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Amount
Adjustment due to:
Income Tax Reconciliation Adjustment Due to [Abstract]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Foreign rate differential
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential, Amount
Innovation Box Tax benefit
Income Tax Reconciliation, Innovation Box Tax Benefit
Income Tax Reconciliation, Innovation Box Tax Benefit
Other
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Amount
Unrecognized tax benefits
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Unrecognized tax benefit — January 1
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Gross increases — tax positions in current period
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions
Gross increases — tax positions in prior periods
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Increase acquired in business combination
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Acquisition
Gross decreases — tax positions in prior periods
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Reduction due to lapse in statute of limitations
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations
Reduction due to settlements during the current period
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities
Unrecognized tax benefit — December 31
Schedule of Debt
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Balances for each classification of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Performance Share Units 2015 Grants
Performance Share Units 2015 Grants [Member]
Performance Share Units 2015 Grants [Member]
Performance Share Units 2014 Grants
Performance Share Units 2014 Grants [Member]
Performance Share Units 2014 Grants [Member]
Performance Share Units 2013 Grants
Performance Share Units 2013 Grants [Member]
pcln_Performance Share Units 2013 Grants [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award
Share-Based Awards - Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Unvested at (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Assumed in an acquisition (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Period Increase (Decrease)
Vested (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Performance Shares Adjustment (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Performance Shares Adjustment
Adjustment for performance share units based on estimated probable shares to be issued at the end of the performance period.
Forfeited (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Unvested at (in shares)
Share-Based Awards - Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Unvested at (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Assumed in an acquisition (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Assumed in Acquisition in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Assumed in Acquisition in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Granted (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Vested (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Performance Shares Adjustment (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other than Options Other Adjustments Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
The weighted average fair value of adjustments for probable shares to be issued related to performance share units granted for equity-based award plans other than stock (unit) option plans.
Forfeited (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other than Options Forfeitures in Period Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
The weighted average fair value as of the grant date of equity-based award plans other than stock (unit) option plans that were not exercised or put into effect during the reporting period as a result of the occurrence of a terminating event specified in the contractual agreement of the plan.
Unvested at (in dollars per share)
Restricted stock units and performance share units aggregate grant-date fair value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other than Options Grant Date Fair Value
As of the balance sheet date, the aggregate grant-date fair values of the underlying non-option award shares granted during the period.
Aggregate grant-date fair value of restricted shares, performance share units and restricted stock units vested during the period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
Total future compensation cost related to unvested share-based awards
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Total future compensation cost related to unvested share-based awards, expected period of recognition
Grant date fair value
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Grants In Period Fair Value
The fair value at grant date for nonvested equity-based awards issued during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan).
Estimated number of probable shares to be issued (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other than Options Estimated Shares to be Issued
As of the balance sheet date, the estimated number of probable shares to be issued at the end of the performance period under performance share units.
Maximum shares that could be issued (in shares)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Number Of Shares To Be Issued On Meeting Performance Thresholds, Maximum
As of the balance sheet date, the number of probable shares to be issued at the end of the performance period under performance share units on meeting the defined performance thresholds.
Minimum shares that could be issued (in shares)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Number Of Shares To Be Issued On Meeting Performance Thresholds, Minimum
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Number Of Shares To Be Issued On Meeting Performance Thresholds, Minimum
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Deferred tax assets/(liabilities).
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Classification [Abstract]
Net operating loss carryforward — U.S.
Deferred Tax Assets Operating Loss Carryforward Net Of IRC 382 Disallowance Domestic
The tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the amount of excess of tax deductions over gross income in a year which cannot be used on the tax return of the country of domicile in the current year but can be carried forward to reduce taxable income or income taxes payable in a future year, for which there must be sufficient tax-basis income to utilize a portion or all of the carryforward amount to realize the deferred tax asset, net of IRC 382 disallowances.
Net operating loss carryforward — International
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Foreign
Accrued expenses
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Accrued Liabilities
Stock-based compensation and other stock based payments
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Share-based Compensation Cost
Other
Deferred Tax Assets, Other
Subtotal
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Discount on convertible notes
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Deferred Expense, Deferred Financing Costs
Intangible assets and other
Deferred Tax Liabilities Intangible Assets and Other
The cumulative amount of the estimated future tax effects attributable to the difference between the tax basis of intangible assets and other and the basis of intangible assets and other computed in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The difference in basis, whether due to amortization or other reasons, will increase future taxable income when such difference reverses.
Euro denominated debt
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Euro Denominated Debt
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Euro Denominated Debt
Fixed assets
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net
Geographic Information
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas [Table Text Block]
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE RESERVES
Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block]
Investments
Available-for-sale Securities [Table Text Block]
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Restricted Cash
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Investments
Investment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Website and Software Capitalization
Internal Use Software, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Goodwill and Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition Policy
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Loyalty Programs
Revenue Recognition, Loyalty Programs [Policy Text Block]
Tax Recovery Charge, Occupancy Taxes and State and Local Taxes
Regulatory Income Taxes, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Advertising - Online and Advertising - Offline
Advertising Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Sales and Marketing
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Personnel and Stock-Based Compensation
Compensation Related Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Information Technology
Information Technology Expenses [Policy Text Block]
Describes the entity's accounting policy for information technology expenses.
Income Taxes
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Segment Reporting
Segment Reporting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Foreign Currency Translation
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Derivative Financial Instruments
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Fines for Potential OFT Decision [Axis]
Fines for Potential OFT Decision [Axis]
Fines for Potential OFT Decision [Axis]
Fines for Potential OFT [Domain]
Fines for Potential OFT [Domain]
Fines for Potential OFT [Domain]
Litigation Related to Travel Transaction Taxes By Geographic Area [Axis]
Litigation Related to Travel Transaction Taxes By Geographic Area [Axis]
Litigation Related to Travel Transaction Taxes By Geographic Area [Axis]
Litigation Related to Travel Transaction Taxes By Geographic Area [Domain]
Litigation Related to Travel Transaction Taxes By Geographic Area [Domain]
Litigation Related to Travel Transaction Taxes By Geographic Area [Domain]
HAWAII
HAWAII
Loss Contingencies by Nature of Contingency [Axis]
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Litigation Related to Hotel Occupany and Other Taxes
Litigation Related to Travel Transaction Taxes [Member]
Litigation Related to Travel Transaction Taxes [Member]
French Tax Audit [Member]
French Tax Audit [Member]
French Tax Audit [Member]
Travel Transaction Taxes
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingency Number of Lawsuits
Loss Contingency Number of Lawsuits
This element represents the number of lawsuits in which the reporting entity was involved.
Reserve for the potential resolution of issues related to travel transaction taxes (in dollars)
Loss Contingency Accrual
Assessed taxes including interest and penalties (in dollars)
Loss Contingency, Tax, Interest, and Penalties Assessed
Represents the tax assessment issued by the tax authority including interest and penalties.
Payments of tax and interest for loss contingency related to travel transaction taxes (in dollars)
Payments Of Tax And Interest For Loss Contingency Related To Hotel Occupancy And Other Taxes
PaymentsOfTaxAndInterestForLossContingencyRelatedToHotelOccupancyAndOtherTaxes
Loss Contingency, Reversal of Liability based on rulings
Loss Contingency, Reversal of Liability based on rulings
Loss Contingency, Reversal of Liability based on rulings
Loss Contingency, Refund amount based on rulings
Loss Contingency, Refund amount based on rulings
Loss Contingency, Refund amount based on rulings
Loss Contingency, Amount expected to be refunded based on rulings
Loss Contingency, Amount expected to be refunded amount based on rulings
Loss Contingency, Amount expected to be refunded amount based on rulings
Employment Contracts [Abstract]
EmploymentContracts [Abstract]
EmploymentContracts [Abstract]
Maximum cash severance payments provided for in the employment agreements
Employment Agreements Cash Severance Payments Maximum
This element represents the maximum cash severance payments provided for in the employment agreements with certain members of senior management.
Extension period for health and insurance benefits after termination, high end of range (in years)
Extension Period for Health and Insurance Benefits after Termination High End of Range
The maximum extension period, in years, for health and insurance benefits after termination for certain agreements.
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS
Noncontrolling Interest Disclosure [Text Block]
TREASURY STOCK
Treasury Stock [Text Block]
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
Statement, Geographical
Segment, Geographical
United States
UNITED STATES
The Netherlands
Other
Other Countries [Member]
Other Countries [Member]
Geographic Information
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues
Other long-lived assets
Other Long-Lived Assets
Long-lived assets other than goodwill and intangible assets.
Selected quarterly financial data (unaudited)
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, by Legal Entity [Table]
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, by Legal Entity [Table]
Priceline.com International Limited (PIL)
Pricelinecom International Limited [Member]
Wholly-owned subsidiary of Priceline.com Incorporated.
Bookingcom Limited [Member]
Bookingcom Limited [Member]
Wholly-owned subsidiary of Priceline.com Incorporated.
Redeemable noncontrolling interest
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Payments to purchase a controlling interest of the outstanding equity of TravelJigsaw Holdings Limited and its operating subsidiary
Percent purchased, by certain key members of the management team of Booking.com, of ownership interest in TravelJigsaw from PIL (as a percent)
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest Ownership Interest Purchased from Parent by Key Management Team Members of Subsidiary
Percentage of ownership interest in new subsidiary purchased from parent by key members of an existing wholly-owned subsidiary management team which, combined with the shares held by the management team of the newly acquired subsidiary, represent the redeemable shares. The holders of the redeemable shares have the right to put their shares to the parent company and the parent company has the right to call the shares in each case at a purchase price reflecting the fair value of the redeemable shares at the time of exercise.
Proportion of redeemable shares subject to put and call options in each of 2011, 2012 and 2013
Portion of Redeemable Shares Subject to Put and Call Options
Represents the portion of redeemable shares that are subject to put and call options during specified option exercise periods.
Payments for Repurchase of Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent
Reconciliation of redeemable noncontrolling interests
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of period
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Common, Fair Value
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Fair value adjustments
Purchase of subsidiary shares at fair value
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Redemptions or Purchase of Interests
Currency translation adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Balance, end of period
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Table Text Block]
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Table Text Block]
Balance, beginning of year
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable
Provision charged to expense
Charge-offs and adjustments
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Write-offs
Currency translation adjustments
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Period Increase (Decrease)
Balance, end of year
Reconciliation of redeemable noncontrolling interests
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, by Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Outstanding Stock Awards
Unvested Stock Awards Outstanding and Convertible Debt Securities [Member]
Unvested Stock Awards Outstanding and Convertible Debt Securities [Member]
Convertible Debt
Convertible Debt Securities [Member]
Convertible Debt 0.75 Percent Due September 2013
Convertible Debt 0.75 Percent Due September 2013 [Member]
This element represents the information pertaining to Convertible Senior Notes with interest rate of 0.75 percent due in September 2013.
Anti-dilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Weighted average dilutive stock options, restricted stock units and performance share units
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements
Assumed conversion of Convertible Senior Notes
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Conversion of Debt Securities
Weighted average number of diluted common and common equivalent shares outstanding
Anti-dilutive potential common shares
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Option indexed to issuer's equity, settlement alternatives, shares, at Fair Value
Option Indexed to Issuer's Equity, Settlement Alternatives, Shares, at Fair Value