Leeds hotel chain connects with new remote working app

Village Hotels in Leeds aims to drive increased revenue and visitors through its ‘VWorks’ coworking facilities, after agreeing a partnership with remote working venue sourcing app Swurf.

With the app able to unlock additional revenue streams by increasing remote working bookings to hotels, restaurants, bars, and other hospitality venues, the partnership will enable Village Hotels in Headingley and Morley to connect with Swurf’s thousands of UK subscribers.

For the end business user in Leeds or those visiting the city, the app will enable them to locate, book, and access discounts from approved host venues that welcome them to work.

A statement issued by Village Hotels reads: “With 24m employees working from home at least two days per week post pandemic, remote working is widely seen as the perfect antidote to the feelings of isolation, lack of interaction and disconnection many professionals experience when staring at the same four walls.”

Swurf founder Nikki Gibson, commented: “We believe our innovative app is a real game-changer for the local hospitality sector and what better business to partner with than Village Hotels in Leeds.

“Welcoming Village Hotels to the app provides a clear blueprint for other hospitality venues across Leeds, that struggle to utilise and maximise revenue opportunities within its remote working spaces.”

Jamie Hunter, VWorks business ambassador for Village Hotels, added: “Swurf’s entire ethos and aim to connect a growing community of entrepreneurs, freelancers, home and remote workers with hospitality venues like ourselves, makes them the perfect partner.

“Through our VWORKs initiative at our hotels in Leeds, we’ve invested heavily in transforming our venues into a really attractive alternative to home working.”