Hospitality
is one of the sectors that is constantly evolving and compared to the past year
the changes have now become even more rapid. So much so that the hotels must
continually update and adapt to the latest changes that are taking place. One
of the key places in a hotel is the guest room and it often plays host to a
plethora of individuals, all with varied tastes when it comes to lighting
preferences. Thus, one should know how
to combine the choice of lighting materials with energy savings which will be
advantageous, both in the long and short term.
Here are three
tips that people working in the hospitality industry must keep in mind:
Control over the
Light
Hotel
guest rooms need to be bright enough to work and comfortable as well for the
guests to relax. One of the easiest ways
to accomplish this is by using several smaller lights instead of one or two
large fixtures. However, make sure that everything is not controlled by a
single switch in order to provide the guests with the comfort and ease of using
some or none of the lights based on what they need and feel, at the moment.
Another addition you can opt for is a dimmer switch. They allow guests to have
full control over the level of light in the room instead of just flipping
certain lights on or off.
Set the Mood
The colour
of the lights can have an impact on the mood and atmosphere. Lights that tend
to have a higher colour temperature emit blue light which is better suited for
daytime hours or at times when the guests need to be more productive. However,
make sure that is not the only type of lighting present in the guest room as it
may make relaxing difficult for your guests by the end of the day. Use cool
white lights in larger overhead fixtures and desk lamps during the day and warm
lights for nighttime fixtures such as bedside lamps.
You may also
want to adapt to changing colour temperatures in a single luminary. For such
instances, inSync™, a human-centric smart lighting
solution by Wipro
Lighting. Works in harmony with the earth’s natural lighting cycle and
one can program it to imitate sunlight in indoor environments. It does a phenomenal job of uplifting
mood, increasing energy levels, and improves concentration.
Easy to maintain & efficiency
Lighting
estimates for around 30 per cent of a hotel’s total energy consumption. LED
lights can consume up to 90 per cent less energy than their traditional
counterparts can.
Thus, when you invest and switch to LED lighting, you will
notice a dip in the energy consumption percentage as well as your utility cost.
LED lighting and
fixtures can lower your summer air conditioning bills as they generate far less
heat than halogens, CFLs, and incandescent bulbs. Moreover, LEDs have high
colour rendering indexes (CRI) that can beautify the room’s décor. They make
fabrics and wall colours appear more luxurious and vibrant.
Bottom line
It goes
without saying, but the lighting of the hotel contributes significantly to the
guest experience, not just the function that is linked to visibility, but the
emotions it is capable of arousing. Make sure that the atmosphere you are able
to recreate with the right lights is pleasant, welcoming, and functional. This
allows the guests to orient themselves easily and comfortably in any room.
