Carissa Rawson
,Chris Hassan
Carissa Rawson
Former Content Contributor
368 Published Articles
Countries Visited: 51U.S. States Visited: 36
Carissa served in the U.S. Air Force where she developed her love for travel and new cultures. She started her own blog and eventually joined The Points Guy. Since then, she’s contributed to Business ...
Chris Hassan
Social Media & Brand Manager
321 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: Ryan Smith
Ryan Smith
News Managing Editor
524 Published Articles 824 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 ...
& Juan Ruiz
Juan Ruiz
Senior Editor & Content Contributor
375 Published Articles 1037 Edited Articles
Countries Visited: 41U.S. States Visited: 28
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 ...