Gelasakis Group of Companies at the "EKO Acropolis Rally" 2024
The Gelasakis Group of Companies and the car rental sector, with the companies LET'S DRIVE and CARWIZ, support the effort of the distinguished Greek driver Paschalis Chatzimarkos in the "EKO Acropolis Rally" 2024, with a Renault Clio rally 3.
More specifically, the Gelasakis Group of Companies, as the Master Franchisee of CARWIZ in Greece, and LET'S DRIVE, which more than 30 years ago was the starting point for the Group's activity in the car rental sector - Rent a Car - support with sponsorship the crew of Paschalis Chatzimarkos and Marios Tsaousoglou in the rally 3 category of the iconic rally.
"The Gelasakis Group of Companies, by supporting the team of Paschalis Chatzimarkos and Marios Tsaousoglou in the most difficult and demanding race of the FIA World Rally Championship, gives its own stamp to a great sporting event that promotes our country as a whole," notes Vassilis Veloudios, Chief Operating Officer, stressing that with this sponsorship the Gelasakis Group of Companies emphasizes the value of the car rental industry in promoting alternative destinations and creating a more comprehensive tourist identity.
"Through the driving experience, each and every one has the opportunity to see the unsurpassed beauty of the mountainous, and not only mountainous, landscape of the country, but also unique and less popular routes. Besides, the car rental sector of the Gelasakis Group of Companies with presence in key points of the mainland and island gives the opportunity for unforgettable experiences, always with the guarantee of absolute safety of the fleet of cars available" adds Mr. Veloudios.
"Motor sport and especially the "EKO Rally Acropolis" 2024 is a brilliant opportunity to promote our country in every corner of the globe. The drivers and crews with their efforts spread the unique beauties of mountainous Greece in front of the eyes of millions of friends of racing driving. Something that for the Gelasakis Group of Companies, which has a significant presence in the car rental sector, is a "pillar" for the promotion of alternative destinations and a "diving board" for the development of the Rent a Car sector", says Kyriaki Bolieraki, Finance and Audit Manager of the car rental sector of the Gelasakis Group, in a statement.
"Moreover, on the occasion of the EKO Rally Acropolis, the Gelasakis Group of Companies believes that this is an ideal moment to highlight the importance of road safety in our everyday life. After all, the course on the road and proper driving are building blocks of culture, based on the Group", Mrs. Bolieraki emphasizes.
For his part, Paschalis Chatzimarkos, in a statement, underlines the contribution of the Gelasakis Group of Companies in its effort in the most iconic rally race. "I am particularly proud that the Gelasakis Group of Companies has entrusted me once again so that together we can march in the "EKO Acropolis Rally" 2024 " in a unique motorcycling route. The material and moral support, which the Group ensures us, is a guide and reward for us. At the same time, our partnership on the occasion of this year's rally, which has high on its agenda the issue of road safety, sets the tone for the need for our country to leave behind the poor performance it has recorded in this area. Especially in recent times, the toll on the tarmac has been particularly heavy. Together with the Gelasakis Group of Companies, we join our voice for better driving behaviour. So we stay safe, and on the roads " concluded Mr. Chatzimarkos.
A few words about the Gelasakis Group of Companies
The Gelasakis Group of Companies is a private group of companies based in Greece and doing business all over the world. Its activities are focused on three main sectors of tourism: car rental, shipping services and hospitality, being dedicated to providing high quality reliable services, always with an emphasis on sustainable business development. Indeed, the Group's vision for success is about cultivating a beneficial working environment, developing and consolidating strong business partnerships and investing responsibly for the benefit of local communities.
CARWIZ
CARWIZ is one of the largest car rental companies - Rent a Car - in the world, with a presence in a total of 39 countries. Through the innovation and utilization of modern sales channels, CARWIZ has demonstrated an impressive growth rate in recent years. In Greece, it started its presence in 2018 with Gelasakis Group as the exclusive partner.
Paschalis Chatzimarkos
Paschalis Chatzimarkos was born in Nigrita Serres in 1988. His love for car racing started at a very young age and only at the age of 17, he started to participate in amateur kart races. Since then, motor racing has been his favourite pastime and the sport he serves with respect and zeal to this day.
In 2021 he participated in the 4 races of the National Hill Climb Championship, winning 2nd place overall. In addition, he made his first appearance in a Gravel Rally (xoma), a race of the Panhellenic Championship, held in Corinth and impressed with his performance, winning 2nd place there too. Towards the end of the same year he participated in another Tarmac Rally (asphalt) car race driving a Peugeot Rally 4 factory race car, taking 1st place in his class (front-wheel drive) with a large time difference from 2nd place, while in the general category (four-wheel drive) he came 3rd.
The "EKO Acropolis Rally" 2024
The "EKO Acropolis Rally" 2024 will take place over three days starting on 5 September, with the focus on Fthiotida, and will be covered by journalists, photographers, reporters and numerous cameras from all over the world and will be broadcast live in 92 countries and via internet. It is a race which, according to the latest research, has a global audience of 75 million viewers.