Scorpios Bodrum, which recently suspended its operations in Türkiye, has alleged that restrictions imposed by its local business partner, Maxx Royal, forced the venue to cease operations.
The internationally recognized lifestyle and entertainment brand, located within Maxx Royal Bodrum Resort, had initially announced the suspension of its activities, citing "disagreements with its partner." In a second statement, however, the company provided detailed allegations regarding the circumstances that led to the closure.
According to Scorpios, the venue remains temporarily closed due to a series of restrictions imposed by Maxx Royal, which the company says made it impossible to operate in accordance with its standards, values and responsibilities.
Scorpios stated that suspending operations was not its preferred course of action but became unavoidable after all other options had been exhausted. The company also stressed that the decision was unrelated to noise complaints, licensing issues or administrative fines.
The company said it had chosen Türkiye for its second global destination because of its confidence in the country's potential and its ambition to establish a long-term cultural and hospitality brand in Bodrum.
In its statement, Scorpios claimed that Maxx Royal recently sought to amend the terms of their commercial agreement. According to the company, the proposed changes were considered unacceptable and therefore rejected. Scorpios further alleged that it was warned it would face consequences if it refused to accept the revised terms.
Scorpios listed the following operational restrictions, which it says were subsequently imposed by Maxx Royal:
• The removal of Scorpios' entrance and check-in area using construction machinery, the closure of the guest entrance, the elimination of guest parking and the requirement for visitors to enter through the Maxx Royal security checkpoint.
• Preventing the on-site ambulance and medical personnel from accessing the venue, requiring them instead to remain approximately 800 metres away.
• Restricting deliveries of food, ice and other essential supplies to Tuesdays and Saturdays between 12:00 and 13:00 only, which the company said severely disrupted the supply of essential goods and normal operations.
• Reducing the permitted music operating hours from 1:00 a.m. to midnight.
Scorpios said the safety and well-being of its guests, employees, artists and suppliers remain its highest priority and that it would not compromise the guest experience or its safety standards.
The company said that, under these circumstances, it had no alternative but to suspend operations temporarily. It also expressed hope that the current situation would not result in the permanent closure of Scorpios Bodrum.
