It is true that local events can transform a destination, but their impact is not always the same for all travelers.
Considering their influence as absolute neglects that, for many, these events are constraints to manage, not decisive factors in destination choice.
A business traveler coming to Dakar for a meeting does not consider the Grand Magal of Touba as a reason for their trip, but rather as a logistical challenge to anticipate for their bookings and itinerary.