ITEM 5.02 - DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS;
APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS
(e) Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
On August 15, 2008, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors for
Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. (the "Company") approved the issuance to Alan
Tallis, the Company's Executive Vice President, Asset Management, 10,000 shares
of the Company's restricted common stock, which vest 1/3 annually over 3 years,
valued at $4.15 per share ($41,500 in the aggregate) based on the closing price
of the Company's common stock on August 15, 2008.