MetLife, Thayer Lodging Group JV Acquires Hilton Resort in Mexico

MetLife, Inc. MET and Thayer Lodging Group announced today that they have acquired the 365-room Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico in a joint venture.  MetLife and Thayer Lodging Group purchased the luxury resort from Oasis Cabo LLC.  The purchase price was not disclosed. MetLife is the majority investor in the joint venture with Thayer Fund VI. "MetLife is pleased to add the Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort to our portfolio of hotel properties in Mexico," said Robert Merck, senior managing director and global head of real estate investments for MetLife. "Our long term investment strategy focuses on attractive opportunities in the U.S. and internationally, as we continue to seek top quality properties in major global markets in 2013.  We highly value our relationship with the Thayer Lodging Group and look forward to continuing this partnership in the future." See full press release