Both sides have a point, because even if local event planning is important, it is not always the only decisive factor in choosing a travel destination.
It is a valid concern to consider the impact of events on costs and crowds, but one should not overestimate its role as a decisive criterion.
For example, in Senegal, people often travel for family or professional obligations, and the date is set well before considering local events like Tabaski.
In these cases, the event becomes a risk to manage, not a reason to choose the destination, with personal obligations taking priority.