This week in Berlin, as the global travel industry gathers at ITB, The Bahamas is making a confident statement about where it stands—and where it is heading. Known worldwide for its luminous waters and idyllic beaches, the destination is using its presence at the world’s leading travel trade show to highlight a tourism story defined by growth, diversification and renewed global appeal. “ITB Berlin is an important platform for us,” said a Bahamas tourism official. “It allows us to engage directly with our international partners and to showcase how The Bahamas continues to evolve while staying true to its island identity.”