Ashford Inc.
14185 Dallas Parkway, Suite 1100
Dallas, Texas 75254
October 12, 2018
VIA EDGAR
United States Securities and Exchange Commission
Division of Corporation Finance
100 F Street, N.E., Mail Stop 3233
Washington, D.C. 20549
Attention: Mr. Josh Lobert, Office of Real Estate and Commodities
Re: Registration Statement on Form S-3 (No. 333-227729) of Ashford Inc.
Dear Mr. Lobert:
On behalf of Ashford Inc., and pursuant to Rule 461 promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the undersigned hereby requests that the effective date of the above referenced Registration Statement on Form S-3 be accelerated to October 15, 2018, or as soon thereafter as practicable.
It would be appreciated if, as soon as the Registration Statement is declared effective, you would inform Richard M. Brand of Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP at (212) 504-5757.
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| By: | /S/ Robert G. Haiman | |
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| Name: | Robert G. Haiman |
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| Title: | Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary |
cc: Richard M. Brand, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP