Lacunar process: who takes on the ownership of decision-making regarding the importance of local events in destination validation?
Without a clear governance framework, assessing their impact becomes arbitrary and may lack relevance.
For example, for a business trip to Milan, the Fashion Week is not a validation factor but a logistical and financial complication that requires an escalation for a mitigation plan.
It is imperative to document evaluation criteria and obtain a formal sign-off at each level of influence.