UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland		001-31775		86-1062192
(State or other jurisdiction of		(Commission		(IRS employer
incorporation or organization)		File Number)		identification number)

14185 Dallas Parkway, Suite 1100
Dallas, Texas		75254
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip code)

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ITEM 7.01. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE

On May 1, 2008, Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. (the “Company”) held an earnings conference call for its first quarter ended March 31, 2008. A copy of the conference call transcript is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. On April 30, 2008, the Company filed a Form 8-K that included the actual earnings release text and supplemental tables.

The information in this Form 8-K and Exhibits attached hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

     Exhibits

99.1

First Quarter 2008 Earnings Conference Call Transcript of the Company, dated May 1, 2008

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 12 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Dated: May 1, 2008