Lacking process: Who is responsible for this assertion that local events are always a fundamental component of destination validation? The ownership of this decision is not clearly defined.
A governance process must establish when a local event requires an escalation for plan approval, because its impact is not uniform.
For example, Mardi Gras in New Orleans requires a sign-off and detailed planning months in advance due to its massive impact on logistics and suppliers, which is very different from a weekly farmers' market that doesn't carry the same weight in decision-making.
Without clear criteria to determine relevance and impact, this generalization lacks foundation.
We need to document this decision pathway to ensure traceability.