The idea that local events are a decisive factor in destination validation lacks a real chain of command for this assertion. Who gave the green light to this stable hierarchy, as if it were always the case? In my experience as an event organizer, if a client has fixed dates for a conference, the impact of a local festival on hotel prices becomes a constraint to manage, not a factor invalidating the destination. We need to find alternative solutions, not reject the destination without a clear escalation process. There must be a clear process to determine when and how this impact becomes a major "driver," with defined thresholds and responsibilities.