Frankly, this enthusiasm for the idea that local events “validate” a destination leaves me skeptical.
For us, the real impact is on the budget and logistics, not on a theoretical validation.
For example, if the Olympic Games drive up accommodation prices in Paris, the city is not suddenly "not validated," it just becomes inaccessible for my budget.
We need to look at what actually changes for our finances and our ability to move around, not the glossy brochures.