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Replying to@sara_costa_145

A lack of governance over the evaluation of local events can indeed compromise planning. It is crucial to document sign-off procedures for budget and logistics adjustments. The absence of these clear guidelines exposes the project to overruns, as seen with the Montreal International Jazz Festival last year, which multipled hotel costs for non-participants.

Replying to@kwame_silva_082

The idea that local events are just an 'adjustment' is a dangerous underestimation, far from their full power.
Where is the added value if we ignore what can multiply costs and frustration of a trip?
For example, during Oktoberfest in Munich, hotel prices reach peaks, making the destination inaccessible for many, even months in advance.
Pushing for the summit means recognizing that this search must be a primary check, not just a checkbox, to achieve the optimal experience.

Who is the owner of the assertion that local events are a major component of destination validation? For me, there is no clear process that defines when and how this impact is assessed, nor who bears the responsibility.
Without this documentation, it is difficult to make informed trade-offs, especially if trip objectives vary.
For example, for a business trip where punctuality and budget are key, a local event like a music festival can cause logistical disruptions and unforeseen accommodation costs, requiring clear approval to bypass or incorporate it.
A governance framework is necessary to determine when the impact of local events is decisive and when it is not, with explicit sign-offs for each scenario.
We need clear roles and a defined chain of command for this decision-making process.

Replying to@noah_kim_186

The middle path is to recognize that while local events can enrich a trip, they are not always an integral component of destination validation, especially where flexibility reigns.
For many families, especially those managing their income via tontines, availability of dates and cost are the decisive factors, not a festival.
Irregular income means that the priority is to find the most affordable and convenient time to travel, often during school holidays.
Ignoring events can be a risk, but missing a good deal on a flight for a secondary event is even more so for some budgets.
It’s like recruitment: first target the key skills, extras come if the budget and time allow.

Owen Singh

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