Ryan Smith
,Alberto Riva
Ryan Smith
Director of News
1358 Published Articles 1990 Edited Articles
Countries Visited: 197U.S. States Visited: 50
Ryan completed his goal of visiting every country in the world in December of 2023 and is now revisiting some favorites. Over the years, he’s written about award travel for publications including Awar...
Alberto Riva
Director of Features
170 Published Articles 57 Edited Articles
Countries Visited: 45U.S. States Visited: 33
Alberto is an editorial expert with a passion for points and miles. Based in Brooklyn, he also enjoys skiing, mountaineering, and flying.
Edited by: Juan Ruiz
Juan Ruiz
Deputy News Editor
1108 Published Articles 1134 Edited Articles
Countries Visited: 52U.S. States Visited: 34
Juan Ruiz is a leading travel journalist and expert in credit cards and loyalty programs. For over a decade, he has turned complex rewards and travel strategies into clear, actionable insights. His wo...
& Nick Ellis
Nick Ellis
Senior Editor & Content Contributor
698 Published Articles 1439 Edited Articles
Countries Visited: 35U.S. States Visited: 25
Nick’s passion for points began as a hobby and became a career. He worked for over 5 years at The Points Guy and has contributed to Business Insider and CNN. He has 14 credit cards and continues to le...
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