The regions of Guadeloupe and La Réunion define their tourism and leisure activities, after consultation with or on the recommendation of the local authorities and the Economic, Social and Environmental Council.
They may entrust agencies, created in application of the provisions of article L. 4433-2 of the General Code for Local Authorities, with the implementation of their actions. These agencies exercise the powers of the regional tourism and leisure committees.
The boards of directors of the agencies, the composition of which is set by decision of the regional council, are made up of at least half regional councillors and include representatives of the professional organisations concerned.