amid such repression, some cuban gay rights activists say the new hotel is an attempt by the state to mask its poor human rights record. translation: i would invite | the hotel guests who of course are very welcome here to investigate a little into the repression we receive as independent activists if we try to do any type of protest or gathering or even a report into human rights, something as simple as that, we are repressed. i would ask them to see all that and to look beyond just the beautiful beaches. amid a sharp slump in its tourism, cuba has doubled down on its pursuit of the gay tourist dollar. another lgbtq hotel is due to open here in the capital havana very soon. it comes as the government is due to put a change to the country's family law before the people, with a referendum on the legalisation of same—sex marriage expected later this year. the hotel may be the first of several gay—friendly hotels