Without a designated owner, any thesis on the impact of local events remains speculative and lacks strength.
It is crucial to establish a clear RACI for each destination validation criterion, assigning responsibility for the final decision.
The impact of local events is often conditional and not absolute, requiring weighting depending on the travel context.
For example, for a major medical conference, proximity to a major sporting event can be a disadvantage if participants are not interested, and the governance of the choice should reflect that.
A clear sign-off is necessary to prevent irrelevant factors from derailing planning.