Business picks up at Landsby Hotel in Solvang since California’s mask mandate lift

SANTA MARIA, Calif. - John Schulz loves visiting Solvang. Especially the Landsby Hotel.

"They have an awesome bar and restaurant on sight and it just makes
everything easy for my stay," said visitor John Schulz of Landsby Hotel.

But since California’s state wide mask mandate was lifted, Schulz says it feels
even easier to enjoy his stay.

"It’s pretty comfortable after wearing mass for so long they it looked up
walking town just open air it’s wonderful.

Hotel Managers admit it’s been tough with business fluctuating during
COVID-19," said Schulz.

"Yeah I think that it’s been tough on the customers tough on the staff the
mask mandate the vaccination you know if you’ve been vaccinated or not," said general manager Barry Prescott of Landsby Hotel.

Now more visitors are making reservations.

"But right now we’re in a good place people coming back to Solvang … we are
busy every day weekends always sold out the wedding market is unbelievable
and with booked up early for the next two years," said Prescott.

Managers at the hotel say as business continues to increase they’re hoping
to see more international visitors return.

The staff is also sensing a more positive vibe customers.

"People are more relaxed I think they’re actually nicer it’s some yeah
it’s really tough to have masks," said Prescott.

"Yeah I hope we can get back to normal where we’re not having this mask on a
mask off every weekend I love going out with my friend so not having to
think about caring my mask or wearing it 24 seven I feels wonderful," said Schulz.

If you are planning to book a hotel anywhere in Solvang, managers here at
Landsby Hotel said you’ll wan to call as early as possible.