- 19+
- Years in hospitality
- 5
- Pre-opening projects
Hello
I'm Galih Jaka Purnama, a hospitality leader building nature-based destinations.
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About Me
I turn places into experiences. My career runs from luxury hotels such as Bvlgari in Bali to the pre-opening of a 250-hectare protected nature reserve in Batam. Today I help resorts and villages shape the guest journey before their doors open.
Protected nature reserve taken through pre-opening at Panbil, Batam
- Pre-opening experience across luxury hotels, resorts, and eco-tourism destinations in Indonesia and Switzerland.
- Founder and initiator of X-Game, nature-based adventure activities across the Riau Islands, from land to water.
- BA (Hons) in International Hotel and Tourism Management from IMI Switzerland.
Selected Works
Places I have opened, built, and brought to life
Experience
Explore My Journey
Twenty years across hotels, resorts, nature reserves, and classrooms. Each role added one more way of looking after guests.
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Teras Sanggabuana Resort & Kampung Turis Water ParkDesa Wisata Mekarbuana, KarawangOct 2025 – PresentPre-opening GM & Strategic Advisor
Concept development, destination positioning, and community-based tourism advisory for the village.
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Eco Field Trips & Batam Adventure ParkBatamOct 2023 – Aug 2025Operation & Activity Consultant
Turned creative frameworks into actionable designs and ran low-impact eco field trips with international clients.
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Panbil Nature ReserveBatamApr 2021 – Dec 2023Pre-opening General Manager
Led the full pre-opening of a 250-hectare protected nature reserve, in compliance with the Ministry of Forestry and with BKSDA on wildlife conservation.
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Harris Resort, managed under Ascott Group SingaporeBatamMar 2020 – Mar 2021Resort Manager (GM In-charge)
Oversaw resort operations and service standards, led Covid-19 protocols, and developed service chatbots.
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Harris Resort Barelang BatamBatamMar 2019 – Mar 2020Executive Assistant Manager
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Academy of Tourism NHI & Gema Mahardika PersadaBandungDec 2016 – Feb 2019Lecturer & Supporting Coach
Lecturer for Hospitality & Rooms Division, and TOEIC preparation coach for flight attendant students.
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Golden Tulip Devins SeminyakBaliApr 2014 – Oct 2016Executive Assistant Manager · Room Division Manager (Pre-opening)
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Anantara Seminyak Resort & SpaBaliOct 2013 – Mar 2014Front Office Manager
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Best Western Premier Sunset RoadBaliFeb 2013 – Sep 2013Assistant Front Office Manager (Pre-opening)
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The Trans Luxury HotelBandungNov 2011 – Jan 2013Hotel Assistant Manager (Pre-opening)
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Bvlgari Hotels & ResortsBaliJan 2008 – Oct 2011Duty Manager
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Hotel CornavinGeneva, SwitzerlandDec 2006 – Jun 2007Management Training
In Motion
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Services
What I can help with
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Pre-opening & concept development
Destination visioning, experience design, master planning, SOPs, and team structuring until the property is ready to open.
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Eco-tourism & nature destinations
Turning conservation areas into visitor experiences while working within forestry regulations alongside BKSDA and the Ministry of Forestry.
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Activity & program design
Team building, island adventures, educational field trips, forest bathing, and tactical safety training.
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Advisory for villages & destinations
Tourism potential mapping, community-based tourism, and partnerships between operators, communities, government, and investors.
Credentials
Education & recognition
BA, International Hotel and Tourism Management
IMI International Hotel Management Institute, Switzerland · 2006
Bachelor of Arts with Honours
The Manchester Metropolitan University, awarded through IMI Switzerland · 2006
Diploma in Hotel Management
Academy of Tourism NHI, Bandung · 2001 to 2005
Ministerial visit to Panbil Nature Reserve
Hosted the Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy at the reserve
Got a destination in mind? Let's bring it to life.
Pre-opening, a nature program, or a village that is ready to welcome guests. Tell me where you are, and we can start from there.