Liz McAreavey

This is the first in a series of articles about the roundtable, which was held at The Balmoral in Edinburgh and chaired by Joshua King, Head of Business at The Scotsman

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The Thai Express Kitchen recently opened at the St James Quarter in Edinburgh. Picture: Ian Georgeson Photography

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The Royal Mile was almost virtually deserted during Edinburgh's peak summer season this year. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

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The High Street, which is normally thronged with visitors at this time of year, was virtually deserted on Friday lunchtime. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

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A top economist has called for Edinburgh to double its population in 25 years. Picture: SWNS

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Marshall Dallas, chief executive, Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC). Picture: Jane Barlow

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Iain Gulland, chief executive of Zero Waste Scotland, with Helen Stephenson, who creates items from recycled leather. Picture: Greg Macvean

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Shops and catering at Waverley urgently need to be upgraded, say campaigners. Photograph: Ian Georgeson

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Welsh-born Liz McAreavey transformed a small deli in Edinburghs West End into Le Bistro Hospitality, which had 150 employees and turnover of Â£7 million. Photograph: Scott Louden

Big interview: Liz McAreavey, chief executive of Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce,

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