Tognazzini said the incident cost the hotel between $60,000 and $70,000. He said the hotel had previously hosted Daddyland without issues and insisted that his actions were not rooted in homophobia.

The hotel’s owner, Terry Tognazzini, told The Advocate that the eviction was a response to complaints from AKA members, who were uncomfortable with the attire and behavior of Daddyland attendees.