Nusa Dua, Bali,  Indonesia – Addressing the growth of tourism in Indonesia, Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) introduced its latest lighting technology - Luminous Textiles – to key tourism players in Indonesia at the Bali Food, Hotel and Tourism Exhibition March 5 – 7. 

"Philips is leading the lighting industry in terms of innovation," said Sigit Yustinus, Senior Manager, Professional Lighting Channel, Philips Indonesia.  "Luminous Textiles is one such technology. With Philips’ addressable LEDs integrated into Kvadrat Soft Cells acoustic panels, this is the first solution of its kind, and gives hotel owners freedom to create memorable guest experiences so that guests return and make recommendations to their family."

Luminous Textile is a revolutionary new way to enhance interiors with light, texture and dynamic visual content. A totally unique ambient lighting system, it integrates multi-colored LEDs seamlessly within beautiful white or colored textile panels.  Hotels may integrate these panels into the hotel architecture and create dynamic, personalized content that fit the hotel’s ambience. 

Luminous Textiles are just one of many integrated lighting solutions from Philips. Philips supports the hotel industry through sustainable lighting solutions and the Philips Lighting Services (formally Turnkey Projects and Services).  Philips Lighting Services is a one-stop partnership program that provides financing plans and project management for integrated lighting solutions from start to end with zero upfront investment possibility.  This program empower hotel owners to transition to energy-efficient, environmentally sustainable lighting.

"Lighting is one of the most impactful ways to cut costs. 42% of a hotel’s energy usage comes from lighting, of which 70% is inefficient," said Ira Kamajaya, Chief Engineer, Sun Island Hotel Bali.  "At the Sun Island Hotel, we’ve installed Philips LED integrated lighting solutions in 954 lightspots.  Our operating costs are significantly lower compared to if we were using conventional lighting."

Philips’ lighting technology supports hotel owner in providing lighting solutions for the entire guest experience from lobbies to meeting rooms to rooms to oudoor spaces and more that are both unique and environmentally-sustainable. Luminous Textiles is among Philips’ latest innovations for the hospitality industry to provide customizable guest experiences.   Philips’ presence at the Food, Hotel and Tourism Exhibition demonstrates Philips’ commitment to support the development of the tourism industry in Indonesia, specifically in developing eco-friendly hotels.