A sea of yellow jackets worn by search and rescue crews line the banks of a narrow footbridge in Ballymena as the frantic search for missing Chloe Mitchell continues.
A quarter of a century ago, even the most optimistic would have baulked at the idea of showcasing Northern Ireland around the world as a major tourist destination.
You can tell that something might be worth a pound or two when the display case is unlocked and the pristine white gloves are slipped on before its handled gently and set down on a black velvet cloth for closer inspection.