Hanwha Hotels & Resorts Anticipates Synergy from Acquiring Ourhome in Dining & Robotics
Creatrip Team
a year ago
Hanwha Hotels & Resorts plans to leverage its acquisition of Ourhome, Korea’s second-largest catering company, to expand into new growth areas such as food tech and dining. By utilizing Ourhome’s extensive production and logistics facilities, Hanwha aims to reduce costs and enhance its hotel and resort offerings. The company also plans to explore food tech—a blend of AI and robotics in the food industry—potentially in collaboration with Hanwha Robotics, which has demonstrated technologies like sommelier and barista robots. However, concerns linger about potential business loss from LG affiliates due to Ourhome’s existing ties. Despite these challenges, Hanwha sees significant future potential, especially under the direction of Kim Dong-seon, who has been involved in bringing brands like Five Guys to South Korea. The synergies between the dining and robotic sectors are seen as key growth drivers for the company.
