Here at El Beso with my friends for two birthday celebrations, and I cannot get past the fact that we were profiled because of who we are. We are hardworking, genuine people who are only looking to have a good time. It has been incredibly frustrating and disheartening to face such discrimination, especially while trying to enjoy a birthday celebration.
It was embarrassing how we were handled at the buffet on Friday, 9/6. The supervisor told us we could not enter with short sleeve shirts on, while others were seated in basketball shorts and crop tops. These people were never challenged and they were all white.
When confronted, the manager told us, "You have to understand the culture." What does that even mean? This is an INTERNATIONAL resort. If your employees are not comfortable with the LGBT community, that should be clearly stated in your establishment's bio.
Today is my birthday, and I feel too uncomfortable to go to dinner because the discrimination has been too much for me to handle. I wanted to enjoy the lighthouse dinner, but now I don't want to spend any of my money at this hotel where gay men are not respected and are profiled based on an employee's personal beliefs.