Australia's tourism industry is facing an 'unprecedented' fall in international visitors as the outbreak leads to a record number of holiday cancellations.
Tourism ministers met in Canberra for crisis talks to discuss the economic effect, as the government commits an initial $4 million for a domestic advertising package.
Tourism Australia data reveals; between February 24 and March 1, year-on-year, bookings are down 100 per cent from China, 71 per cent from Indonesia, more than 50 per cent from the United States, 47 per cent from the UK and 32% from India.
Government travel bans on people arriving via China, Iran and South Korea have further added to the tourism slump.
The government's much-anticipated stimulus package is expected to be unveiled next week but Finance Minister Mathias Cormann has hinted individuals and families shouldn't expect a "cash splash".
