Wonder how much of that the workers actually received.
They probably do it the same way the Cuban Govt does it.
Foreign hotelier comes to the country, they hire locals, and pay the State, who in turn “pays” the workers worthless currency.
The jobs are sought after though because of access to tips.
What’s a pittance go for these days?
Sad,, that area is already climatically challenged enough and has a hard time agriculturally, fertile dirt must be at a premium.. and the worms in it. Nutrition Il style.