I am thrilled to announce the publication of our latest article, “Constrained mobilities: exploring the experiences of offloaded tourists in the Philippines,” now live in the journal Mobilities!
Have you ever heard of “offloading”? In the Philippines, thousands of legitimate tourists are denied boarding at the airport every year under the guise of anti-trafficking measures. Our study dives deep into the lived experiences of these travelers, revealing how “protection” often masks a system of bureaucratic control that targets people based on class, appearance, and gender.
We argue that these practices don’t just stop travel; they create a “mobility stigma” and transform a supposedly autonomous leisure activity into a traumatizing hurdle.
A Huge Thank You to My Co-Authors This paper wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible collaboration of my co-authors, Daryl Ace V. Cornell (Polytechnic University of the Philippines) and Clareziel D. Ladringan (Cebu Normal University). Their insights into the local context and dedicated research were instrumental in bringing these stories to light.
You can read the full Open Access article here: 👉 https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/17450101.2026.2638564
