With regard to the requirements of sustainable development, the purpose of the classification is :
1° To recognise the efforts made by the municipalities and parts of municipalities referred to in article L. 133-13 to structure a tourism offer of excellence;
2° To encourage and promote the implementation of a project aimed at stimulating sustainable tourism in the resort through the management of the actions and development of the resources mentioned in article L. 133-13;
3° To encourage, in line with the number of tourists visiting the resort, the implementation of equipment and maintenance projects or works relating in particular to the improvement of access, traffic, reception, accommodation and holiday conditions, the enhancement of the living environment, seminar and business tourism or economic, industrial and technological discovery, the conservation of monuments and sites, cultural creations and events, physical and sporting activities, sanitation and waste treatment.