That's common throughout Asia, also bookings getting canceled when they realize you're not "that" kind of American. As a non-white American who's traveled extensively throughout Asia and Europe I'm very confident when I say that the US is one of the least racist places in the world. Not saying it's perfect, dont want to hear your thoughts on the "the system." The kind of candid in your face "I dont like your skin color" that you read about in school actually is more prolific outside of the US than in it. We've overcome a lot and America is great for that. Thank you civil rights movement.