It is true that local events have an impact on travel planning, but always labeling them as "drastic" ignores the flexibility needed on the ground.
Both perspectives have their value: yes, a major event can complicate logistics, but no, it should not systematically paralyze the validation process of a destination.
Here, in Dakar, a festival like Fesman can saturate hotels, but if a company must absolutely come, our role is to find a viable solution, such as alternative accommodations or neighboring cities, rather than cancel.
The scope of an event depends on the traveler's goal: for a tourist, it is central; for an urgent business appointment, it is a constraint to manage and not a blocker.
Finding this right balance allows optimizing choices without falling into extremes.