Chris Hassan
,Ryan Smith
Chris Hassan
Social Media & Brand Manager
412 Published Articles
Countries Visited: 27U.S. States Visited: 26
Chris holds a B.S. in Hospitality and Tourism Management and managed social media for all Marriott properties in South America, making him a perfect fit for UP and its social media channels. He has a ...
Ryan Smith
News Managing Editor
993 Published Articles 1569 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...
Edited by: Juan Ruiz
Juan Ruiz
Senior Editor & Content Contributor
810 Published Articles 1092 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...
& Keri Stooksbury
Keri Stooksbury
Editor-in-Chief
123 Published Articles 3863 Edited Articles
Countries Visited: 56U.S. States Visited: 28
Editing with Upgraded Points for over 6 years, as editor-in-chief, Keri manages the editorial calendar and oversees the efforts of the editing team and over 15 content contributors, reviewing thousand...
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