Lighting plays a vital role in every aspect of our daily lives. As the hospitality sector continues to navigate rising energy costs, lighting has emerged as a critical area for improving energy efficiency, with the potential to reduce lighting costs by as much as 85 to 90%[1] by using efficient solutions. The type of lightbulb used can impact the time and cost spent on maintenance, which is particularly important in hospitality venues where cost saving measures are prevalent[2].
Choosing lighting with Heat Pipe technology, which cools LEDs, ensures quality for up to 60 years and reduces bulb replacements. By adopting smarter lighting solutions, hospitality venues can reduce energy consumption while enhancing the overall experience for guests. In this article, Dyson shares how hospitality venues can adopt smarter lighting solutions that not only help to cut costs but also increase guests’ comfort.
Natural Lighting
For hospitality managers, bringing the outside in to create ambience and a feel of relaxation, comfort, and luxury remains a key priority. In many hospitality venues, lighting can feel clinical with a ‘one size fits all’ approach that creates strain on the eyes. By creating bespoke options in individual rooms, a guest can adjust the lighting to suit their specific needs.
Motion activated lighting
Many hospitality venues across the country are now equipped with motion activated lighting, reducing costs, improving energy efficiency and avoiding unnecessary usage. By investing in lighting that is also controllable by an app, hospitality managers have the flexibility to turn off lights remotely at the touch of a button adding an additional level of peace of mind.
Reducing time spent changing light bulbs
Changing light bulbs regularly takes time, investment and organisation. Fluorescent lighting can be inefficient, waste light and use costly-to-replace bulbs. Without proper cooling, LED bulbs can quickly overheat, causing fading, discolouring and them to work inefficiently. Lights such as the Dyson Solarcycle task light instead uses Heat Pipe technology that effectively cools the LED and protects the light quality for 60 years[3]. In turn, this allows the guest to reliably adjust its colour and brightness without flickering bulbs and outages.
Wellness & Neurodiversity
We know that prioritising wellness and mental health has become paramount for hospitality businesses. This strategic focus not only contributes to guest satisfaction but also plays a significant role in employee retention and attraction. Acknowledging that individuals have diverse needs and perceptions regarding wellness and mental health, hospitality venues must remain adaptable to meet these varied requirements effectively.
An often overlooked yet influential aspect of this is the lighting environment within a hospitality venue. While lighting may seem inconspicuous, it profoundly impacts the wellness of guests and users alike. Low quality light can cause negative side effects such as migraines, headaches and eyestrain. By giving guests the option to adapt something as simple as lighting to suit their needs will have positive effects on their wellbeing.
In conclusion, strategic lighting design and innovation go beyond energy savings. By adopting human-centric lighting solutions, hospitality venues can create environments that not only enhance guest experiences but also support the health and productivity of their employees. Lighting, when done right, can be a powerful tool in fostering a happier, healthier, and more comfortable hospitality space.
To learn more on how to create a hospitality venue that enhances guests’ experience and well-being with bespoke lighting solutions, visit Dyson technology’s business hub and book a call:
https://www.dyson.co.uk/commercial/lighting/solarcycle-morph
[1] https://www.lbhf.gov.uk/business/business-connects/support-and-advice-businesses/cost-doing-business/guide-energy-efficiency-and-cost-savings-your-workplace#:~:text=Use%20energy%20saving%20light%20bulbs,LED%20lighting?%20(Talk%20Business)
[2] https://www.gov.uk/government/news/more-funding-to-schools-hospitals-and-public-buildings-to-lower-energy-use-and-save-on-bills-and-cut-carbon-emissions
[3] LED-life calculation is based on L70 measurement according to IEC 62717, with an estimation of 8 hours’ usage per day. Real-life results may vary.
