Chris Hassan
,Ryan Smith
Chris Hassan
Social Media & Brand Manager
364 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
783 Published Articles 1224 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
613 Published Articles 1070 Edited Articles
Countries Visited: 49U.S. States Visited: 32
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...
& Katie Corrigan Seemann
Katie Corrigan Seemann
Travel Partnerships Manager and Podcast Co-Host
477 Published Articles 85 Edited Articles
Countries Visited: 30U.S. States Visited: 29
Katie has been in the points and miles game since 2015 and started her own blog in 2016. She’s been freelance writing since then and her work has been featured in publications like Travel + Leisure, L...
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