Eduardo Sampere

Resort Manager

“Naviva is a place where guests are never a number, but always a name. From the moment they step on to Capullo Landing at arrival, they are a part of our Naviva family.”

Four Seasons Tenure

Since 2023
First Four Seasons Assignment: Current

Employment History

Islas Secas Reserve and Resort, Panama; Taos Ski Valley; The Blake at Taos Ski Valley; La Posada de Santa Fe; El Dorado Hotel & Spa, Santa Fe

Education

Escuela Superior de Hosteleria de Sevilla, Spain

Birthplace

Madrid, Spain

Languages Spoken

English, Spanish, French

A lifelong lover of the great outdoors who is captivated by wildlife, Eduardo Sampere is thrilled to lead the team Naviva, where he effortlessly marries his two greatest passions – nature and hospitality.

Over his hospitality tenure, Eduardo has worked at a host of different properties, from large corporate hotels to independent boutiques, but he has always gravitated towards roles that granted him more personal connections with people. The ethos of Naviva, awakening the intrinsic bond that humans have with nature and celebrating meaningful community, resonates deeply with Eduardo. His vision is to engage wholeheartedly with the guests, introducing them to the Mexico they may not know and providing experiences no other resort can offer.

Most recently, Eduardo served as managing director of Islas Secas Reserve and Resort, a luxurious private island escape with an ethos of conservation in the gulf of Panama. He guided Islas Secas following its pivotal grand opening phase, and he brings that extensive experience with a newly introduced concept to Naviva. As he guides the Resort into its latest chapter, Eduardo is excited to challenge the team and cultivate a shared sense of honour to be a part of a place as special and sacred as Naviva.

“Along our spectacular private peninsula, we thrive on exceeding expectations as we help our guests find inner peace and rekindle their passions for life at this jungle sanctuary, truly as unique as nature itself,” says Eduardo.

A native of Madrid, Spain, Eduardo began his journey in hospitality in Seville, where he received a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management at Escuela Superior de Hosteleria de Sevilla. His pursuit of excellence and the desire to broaden his horizons led him to Santa Fe, New Mexico, where he deepened his loves of nature and hospitality. In Santa Fe, Eduardo’s career progressed from his first role as a front desk supervisor at El Dorado Hotel & Spa, through several promotions culminating in his position of general manager of alpine ski lodge The Blake at Taos Ski Valley. He then served as vice president of hospitality for Taos Ski Valley, a leading ski resort and year-round adventure destination in Northern New Mexico.

Eduardo and his wife are thrilled to call Mexico home, fulfilling their dreams to live by the beach and raise their two children in a country where they can learn Eduardo’s mother tongue. He is fluent in English, Spanish and French, and loves to spend time with his family and their three dogs. A mountain biking and skiing enthusiast, he is embracing his new home in Punta Mita by learning to surf.