A local favourite in the Whitsundays tourism scene has once again been recognised for excellence, taking home Gold in the Self-Contained Accommodation category at the 2025 Whitsundays Tourism Awards.
Since taking over the property in July 2021, Paul and Francine Tuddenham have collected an impressive list of accolades, including the 2022 ARAMA Resident Manager of the Year (Short Term), the 2022 Whitsundays Tourism Award for Excellence in Customer Service, and the 2024 Best of Queensland Accommodation Award.
This year, they added another ARAMA title and were also named on the Queensland Tourism Council’s Gold List of Australian Accommodation – Self Catering.
“The award means a lot to us, and we are very grateful and humbled to have won it,” they said.
“Winning an award from Whitsunday Tourism, ARAMA, or Queensland Tourism is a big accomplishment for us and we value it highly.”
Paul and Fran believe what makes Peninsula Airlie Beach so successful is their passion and personal service.
“We both love what we do, it has become part of our life as we live on-site and work in the business 7 days a week,” said Paul.
“We also provide a personal service to our guests by treating the guests the way we would like to be treated.”
They extended thanks to their team, including Office Manager Dorothy, handymen and gardeners Steve and Lex, the cleaning team lead by Neve, and the property owners.
“Thank you to all the award winners, nominees, and sponsors. We are proud to be part of the Whitsundays and the tourism industry.”