Both sides have a valid point here: local events clearly influence a trip, but the idea that they are always a decisive factor in choosing a destination is a bit of an oversimplification.
Of course, an event like the Saint-Louis International Jazz Festival in Senegal can drastically increase hotel prices and crowds.
However, for someone traveling for urgent business or a family visit, these constraints often come after flight availability or the necessity to be there.
Availability and cost often remain the main drivers, relegating events to a secondary variable depending on the trip's purpose.
We must consider the traveler and their main objectives before generalizing the impact.