Chris Hassan
,Alberto Riva
Chris Hassan
Social Media & Brand Manager
331 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 ...
Alberto Riva
Former Editor & Content Contributor
169 Published Articles 46 Edited Articles
Countries Visited: 41U.S. States Visited: 33
Alberto is an editorial expert with a passion for points and miles. Based in Brooklyn, he also enjoys skiing, mountaineering, and flying.
Edited by: Juan Ruiz
Juan Ruiz
Senior Editor & Content Contributor
409 Published Articles 1057 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 ...
& Ryan Smith
Ryan Smith
News Managing Editor
570 Published Articles 884 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 ...