Ila Smith

Ila Smith is the Senior Vice President of Revenue and Commercial Services. With more than 30 years of hospitality experience, she brings a deep and varied experience to Avion clients as an expert in hotel operations, revenue management, sales and cost efficiency.

For the last six years, Smith has served as the Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Aimbridge Hospitality. She has worked with the likes of Goldman Sachs, The Blackstone Group, Crow Holdings, AVR Realty Group and Highline and holds close relationships with Hilton, Marriott, Hyatt and IHG.

She and her husband, Mark reside in Phoenix, Arizona and are doting grandparents. Smith is an avid hiker and tennis player, and enjoys spending time her shadow, a 14-year-old white lab, Willie.