Thiruvananthapuram, May 6 -- In a major boost to the development trajectory of Kerala's capital district, the state is set to welcome Golden Palace, a world-class international convention centre, opening on May 18 at Dhanuvahchapuram - strategically located between Thiruvananthapuram city, Vizhinjam port, and Tamil Nadu. Spread across 15 acres, the Golden Palace is going to become South India's largest and most advanced convention facility, according to Chairman Anvar Sadath.

Designed with a focus on MICE tourism (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions), the convention centre is equipped with 12 modern halls, among one this one hall can host up to 5,000 people simultaneously. The sprawling campus also features two helipads, 24 lu...