The LiInW2O8:Eu3, LiInW2O 8:Dy3 and LiInW2O8:Eu 3/Dy3 phosphors were synthesized by solid-state reaction and their photoluminescence properties were studied. Under UV excitation, the LiInW2O8:Eu3 phosphor exhibits an intense red emission whereas the LiInW2O8:Dy3 and LiInW2O8:Dy3/Eu3 phosphors show a white emission. The WO6 octahedra play a major role in the luminescence of the host lattice, characterized by a blue emission under UV excitation. The emission of activator ion results from an efficient energy transfer from the LiInW2O8 host lattice to the Eu 3 and Dy3 ions. The LiIn0.97Dy3 0.03W2O8 and LiIn0.965 Dy 30.03Eu30.005W2O 8 samples, optimized for white emission, are interesting candidates for solid-state lighting applications. © 2011 Elsevier Inc.