Maria Gourtsilidou

Maria Gourtsilidou is Senior Editor of Research and Data Analytics at the CEOWORLD magazine. She is responsible for driving thought leadership, using data analytics to showcase the company’s products and services, and fostering knowledge sharing between CEOWORLD magazine and client organizations. She studied Public Administration (Economics Of The Public Sector) in Greece and holds a Bachelor’s in Public Administration from the Panteion University of Political & Social Studies. Follow Maria Gourtsilidou on Twitter. Write at maria-gourtsilidou@ceoworld.biz.

Tech and Innovation

Sales of electric vehicles in Europe will exceed those of conventional ones by 2028 (new survey)

Tech and InnovationMaria Gourtsilidou

More and more consumers are turning to electric cars. Sales of electric cars are expected to skyrocket during 2022. Almost 40% of consumers who plan to buy a new car in 2022 will choose an electric one. This percentage is increased compared to 2020 and 2021. Even those who already...

CEO Briefing

Top 10 largest travel companies in the world

CEO BriefingMaria Gourtsilidou

The top ten largest travel companies in the world come from a variety of sectors, including airlines, hotels, cruises and online travel agencies. In this article, their listing is based on their market value using data from the S&P platform IQ. Of course, among the leading companies is Airbnb, which...

CEO Briefing

Huge losses for hotel business travel in 2021 (new survey)

CEO BriefingMaria Gourtsilidou

In 2020 hotel business travel sector went through a very tough year with huge financial losses due to Covid-19 pandemic. Data shows that 2021 will also end with extensive financial losses for hotel business travel sector. The above conclusion comes from a recent report from the American Hotel & Lodging...

CEO Briefing Stats Gate

Top 10 cheapest getaways in Europe for USA residents (new survey)

CEO Briefing Stats GateMaria Gourtsilidou

At their lowest level since 2016 are the prices of air tickets for USA residents who want to travel to Europe. Among the cities that saw the prices of air tickets fall sharply is Athens in Greece, while the same list includes popular tourist destinations such as Madrid, Barcelona, Rome,...

Stats Gate

Top 10 digital banks with best performance in business banking in 2021, according to their clients

Stats GateMaria Gourtsilidou

The shift from traditional to digital banking is the result of the advances in technology and the effort that bankers make in order to cover the needs of their customers. In a recent survey conducted by Competitions and Market Authority (CMA) – during 2021 - were published the best business...

Success and Leadership

Fintech investments are on high level – Top 10 countries leaders for H1′ 2021

Success and LeadershipMaria Gourtsilidou

The global fintech market made a strong start in 2021. Global fintech investments recorded $98 billion in H1, 2021 with 2.456 deals, according to KPMG insights. In H2, 2021 global fintech investments reached 87 billion dollars. US: Fintech investments in the United States made a very good course at the...

Education and Career

Top rules for data-driven high-performance client retention, according to Luxury Institute

Education and CareerMaria Gourtsilidou

Luxury Institute in a recent post addressed the issue of customer retention and how it can be achieved. According to data, a 5% increase in retention can increase profits by 25% to 95%. Luxury Institute proposes seven new rules that can lead customer retention at a higher level. Rule #1:...

Executive Insider

The impact of the pandemic on US e-commerce sales in 2021

Executive InsiderMaria Gourtsilidou

In 2020, e-commerce sales in the US registered a significant growth compared to previous years. This growth was accelerated due to the pandemic. At the end of 2021 e-commerce sales in the US will also reach a significant number, according to the forecasts but it is said that this number...

CEO Briefing

Top 10 destinations to visit this autumn in US

CEO BriefingMaria Gourtsilidou

Autumn is a good time for excursions. The summer heat has subsided and the weather conditions are suitable for nature walks and activities. We recommend you some destinations that you could visit. Alabama, Tuscaloosa: Alabama, Tuscaloosa: It's a beautiful town, full of water oaks in downtown streets since 1840s. The...

Success and Leadership

Top 10 Young CEOs To Know About In 2021

Success and LeadershipMaria Gourtsilidou

Some people have the germ of entrepreneurship from a very young age. They take the risk and set up businesses with themselves in the lead. This article presents ten young CEOs we would like to know about. Mikaila Ulmer: Although she is only 16 years old, she is a successful...

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