Google Trials Travel Package Metasearch and 16 Other Digital Trends This Week

Throughout the week we post dozens of original stories, connecting the dots across the travel industry, and every weekend we sum it all up. This weekend roundup examines digital trends. For all of our weekend roundups, go here. >>The American Hotel & Lodging Association has no love lost for Expedia, other online travel agencies and their affiliates, and will likely welcome the squabbling and any additional exposure the affiliate issue gets from this lawsuit. Expedia has to move fast to protect its reputation among partners: Expedia Sued by Affiliate for Allegedly Stealing Data and Handing It to a Competitor >>Venture capital's returns are usually achieved in the long term, a great match for pension funds. However, European pension funds are still reluctant to allocate money to VC, considering it a risky venture: The Venture Capital Funding Gap in European Travel >>Travelzoo has sold Fly.com, the most under-leveraged internet domain name in travel. We