Chris Hassan
,Ryan Smith
Chris Hassan
Social Media & Brand Manager
339 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
646 Published Articles 1018 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 letting his wife choose their destinations, including revisiting some favorites. Over the years, he’s written ...
Edited by: Keri Stooksbury
Keri Stooksbury
Editor-in-Chief
79 Published Articles 3731 Edited Articles
Countries Visited: 54U.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 20 content contributors, reviewing thousand...
& Juan Ruiz
Juan Ruiz
Senior Editor & Content Contributor
468 Published Articles 1074 Edited Articles
Countries Visited: 49U.S. States Visited: 32
Juan has extensive experience in writing and editing content related to credit cards, loyalty programs, and travel. He has been honing his expertise in this field for over a decade. His work has been ...