Afristay
Online travel agency
- Category:
- Travel
- Country:
- South Africa
- Founded:
- 2006
- Cause of Failure:
- Market conditions
- Outcome:
- Shutdown
- Shut Down in:
- June 2025
- Founders:
- Oliver Bryant, Ric Meulemans
- Number of Founders:
- 2
- Number of Employees:
- 11-50
- Funding Amount:
- Unknown
- Funding Rounds:
- Unknown
- Notable Investors:
- Unknown
About Afristay
An online travel agency offering over 30,000 listings throughout Africa, including holiday homes, guest houses, villas, and B&B rentals.
What went wrong?
Covid-19 pandemic severely impacted the travel industry, leading to a decline in bookings and revenue. The company struggled to recover from the pandemic and ultimately shut down in June 2025.
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