The middle ground suggests that if local events have a role, their impact on destination validation is not always the decisive factor we imagine. It is a valid concern to consider local manifestations, but their weight really depends on the purpose of the trip. For example, during the Grand Magal of Touba, transportation is saturated for those going, but for a consultant in Diamniadio with their accommodation, it is background noise without impact on their priority. An balance must be struck between considering local specificities and the main goal of the trip, as effective planning adapts to priorities, not the other way around.