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Mondrian Set for Big Apple Debut
Morgans Hotel Group announced plans to open the Mondrian Soho in New York City on March 1.
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PCMA Picks Boston for Future Conference
PCMA's Board of Directors approved Boston as the location of its 2014 Convening Leaders conference and Chicago, where the association is based, for its 2015 annual conference.
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NBTA Predicts Rising Travel Spend
Business travel spending is expected to increase by 5 percent in 2011, according to a quarterly outlook report issued by the NBTA Foundation, the research arm of the National Business Travel Association.
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Boston's Liberty Hotel Joins Luxury Collection
The Liberty Hotel in downtown Boston is under new management and is now part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Luxury Collection.
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Rhode Island

Eastern Elegance

By KATIE MORELL

Stroll down one of Rhode Island's scenic streets and you will soon find yourself reminded of a bygone, colonial era. While the state is filled with cutting-edge universities, forward-thinking companies and even top-shelf restaurants, the region's history is still evident with breathtaking mansions sitting on cliffs and a variety of beautifully restored historic hotels.

Rhode Island has a little more than 1 million residents statewide, most residing in Newport and Providence. Each city has its own special charm, Newport with its harbor and mansions and Providence with its institutions of higher learning and stellar meeting venues.

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Happenings – Rhode Island

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Upgrades on an outdoor pool at the 264-room Hyatt Regency Newport (401.851.1234) are slated for completion in May. The property offers 25,000 square feet of indoor meeting space and 50,000 square feet of outdoor space.

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Divine Off-Sites in Providence

By KATIE MORELL

Providence is filled with cultural and historical institutions, perfect for groups looking for unique off-site options. Following are a few gems.

Remember the backdrop for the 1998 blockbuster Meet Joe Black? In several Anthony Hopkins scenes, a gorgeous, chateau-like home almost stole the Oscar winner's on-screen thunder. That structure was Aldrich Mansion, (401.739.6850). Located a few miles north of Providence in Warwick, Aldrich Mansion sits on 75 acres overlooking Narragansett Bay. Built in the late 1800s as home to Sen. Nelson W. Aldrich, the estate served as the place where one of Aldrich's children wed John D. Rockefeller Jr. Today, it is a popular place for corporate events and weddings, with 70 rooms and expansive outdoor grounds.

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