The British Association of Conference Destinations (BACD) announced that its members have voted unanimously in favour of a proposal for BACD to merge with the trade body, Eventia. Following the merger the BACD brand disappeared but collaborative marketing opportunities continue to be offered to the community of British conference and event destinations. Eventia itself grew from the merger of the ITMA and the CEA in January 2006. It offers its membership a variety of networking opportunities, education options, social events, good practice guidance and benchmarks. Actually members are more than 320.