Trip planning is a task that, for many, is half-true, half-exaggerated insofar as local events are highlighted as a predominant factor.
It is true that events can influence atmosphere and costs, but the reality I often see here in Senegal is that budget and family imperatives are the real drivers.
For example, if someone needs to go to Dakar for a wedding, the surge in hotel prices due to a festival will not stop them; they will simply look for alternative solutions like staying with relatives.
The impact of events becomes a condition to manage, not a decisive factor in choosing the destination itself.