Ryan Smith
,Chris Hassan
Ryan Smith
Director of News
1340 Published Articles 1962 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...
Chris Hassan
Social Media & Brand Manager
457 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 ...
Edited by: Juan Ruiz
Juan Ruiz
Deputy News Editor
1093 Published Articles 1131 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
Director of Travel & Credit Card Editorial
166 Published Articles 3937 Edited Articles
Countries Visited: 59U.S. States Visited: 28
Editing with Upgraded Points for over 7 years, as Director of Travel & Credit Card Editorial, Keri manages the editorial calendar and oversees the efforts of the editing team and over 15 content contr...
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