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	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			ASHFORD HOSPITALITY TRUST INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001232582
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS [6798]
		IRS NUMBER:				861062192
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MD
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		EFFECT
		SEC ACT:		1933 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	333-162750
		FILM NUMBER:		10545943

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		14185 DALLAS PARKWAY SUITE 1100
		CITY:			DALLAS
		STATE:			TX
		ZIP:			75254
		BUSINESS PHONE:		9724909600

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		14185 DALLAS PARKWAY SUITE 1100
		CITY:			DALLAS
		STATE:			TX
		ZIP:			75254
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