Creating New PCMs

This chapter describes the tasks needed to enter all data required for a new PCM.

Creating a new PCM is straightforward and intuitive using Tourplan NX. This chapter describes the creation of a new PCM as a simple two-step process, initiated from the PCM Quotes page using button Insert New PCM.

The first step covers entering basic details, such as PCM name, base date and PCM status, while the second step describes how to add services to the PCM, such as accommodation, transfers and sightseeing tours.

An Example PCM Quote

The Dashboard View of a typical PCM is shown. There are two tabs available in Dashboard View - the default is the Pax Ranges tab:

Completed PCM - Dashboard View (Pax Ranges tab)

From a services point of view, the Itinerary View is more useful:

Completed PCM - Itinerary View

What next?

The following tasks describe how to create a PCM that looks like the example above:

  1. Create a PCM
  2. Add Services to a PCM