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Business & Finance

Swat Serena Hotel to cease operations from Jan 1, 2026

  • The management expresses gratitude to its guests, partners, and associates for their continued support over the years
Published December 31, 2025 Updated December 31, 2025 09:59pm

Swat Serena Hotel has announced that it will cease operations with effect from January 1, 2026, bringing to an end nearly four decades of service in the Swat Valley.

In an official notice issued by the management, the hotel said it had been privileged to host guests for almost 40 years and played a role in promoting tourism in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, particularly in the Swat region.

“We regret to announce the closure of Swat Serena Hotel’s operations, effective 1 January 2026,” the notice said, adding that the management was grateful to its guests, partners, and associates for their continued support over the years.

The hotel management noted that while operations in Swat are coming to an end, Serena Hotels will continue to welcome guests at its other properties across Asia and Africa. The group currently operates 33 hotels, including 10 in Pakistan.

READ MORE: Expansion of Serena Hotels to develop tourism in KP

Serena Hotels reaffirmed its commitment to delivering high-quality service and memorable experiences at its remaining locations.

The closure of Swat Serena Hotel marks the end of a significant chapter in the valley’s hospitality and tourism sector, where the hotel has long been regarded as a landmark destination for domestic and international visitors.

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Maroof Jan 01, 2026 09:22am
Its sad that hospitality sector in our country is struggling and high costs of business is forcing such closures.
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Sunny Ahmed Jan 01, 2026 10:06pm
Unfortunatly Higher Taxes and utility bills along with government departments harassment is forcing businesses to close down
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Asif Jan 01, 2026 10:33pm
5 star ✨ hotel.
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Mazher Jan 02, 2026 12:01am
Big name hotels in Pakistan are relatively expensive than the same standard abroad yet they closed down must have a valid reason.
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Sadia Jan 02, 2026 12:45am
It’s unfair for the swat as it’s one of the best hotel for the tourists whuch attract the tourists
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Farry Jan 02, 2026 01:01am
I cordailly condemned the clouser of Swat Sareena because it was one of the best hotel in Swat in all aspects. kindly save tourism in swat ,its workers,its guests.
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Aam Aadmi Jan 02, 2026 06:59am
No wonder at all. We are masters of closing businesses in the country.
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Ameer mateen Jan 02, 2026 09:59am
This is simply unfair and unacceptable. This will effect tourism.Valley like Swat do not deserve this.
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Mian saad aziz Jan 02, 2026 12:09pm
Very disappointing news probably only 5 star place in swat. Serena hotel plays an important role in promoting swat soft image and tourism specially in foreign tourist this act unacceptable
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Z. D. Sheikh Jan 02, 2026 03:35pm
Never ask Federal Government why operation of Serena Hotel is closing down because we know the answer! "it is part of economics reforms"
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