simply: be sustainable.

The vigilius is pleased to have obtained the EarthCheck Silver Award.

Until 2009 EarthCheck was known as the Green Globe and is now considered a leading international institute of the award of sustainable enterprises in the travel and tourism sector.

Aim of EarthCheck is to strengthen the management of organizations in order to reduce carbon monoxide emissions to its minimum to protect the environment and the local organisms. To be able to evaluate the different requirements regarding water and energy consumption, waste production etc. guidelines were established. These guidelines are being observed throughout the whole year.

Stewart Moore, CEO of EarthCheck.:" I congratulate the vigilius mountain resort for the new award. The vigilius is now part of a special group of tourism professionals who seek an improvement of environmental management and provide daily proof of what a big difference it makes for our planet."

The tourism industry is moving global business and has a direct impact on the local environment. The natural and cultural heritage that encourages people around the world  to travel must be protected. The tourism industry plays an important role and is therefore obliged to take responsibility.