Scott McCartney is an American journalist and author who serves as a senior writer for The Wall Street Journal. His reporting primarily covers technology, travel, transportation, and related consumer topics. McCartney is also the author of the book The Best Travel Websites, Apps, and Guides (2016), a guide to online resources for travelers.
Career
- The Wall Street Journal – McCartney has written for the newspaper’s technology and travel sections, producing in‑depth articles on emerging digital services, automotive developments, and travel trends. His pieces often appear in the “Tech” and “Travel” desks and are frequently linked across the paper’s online platforms.
- Authorship – In 2016, McCartney authored The Best Travel Websites, Apps, and Guides, published by Wiley. The book surveys and evaluates a range of digital tools aimed at helping readers plan and execute trips, and it received coverage in travel‑related media outlets.
- Multimedia Contributions – In addition to print and online articles, McCartney has contributed to WSJ podcasts and video segments that focus on technology and consumer issues.
Notable Works
- The Best Travel Websites, Apps, and Guides (Wiley, 2016) – a curated examination of online travel resources.
- Numerous articles in The Wall Street Journal on subjects such as ride‑sharing platforms, electric vehicles, streaming services, and airline industry developments.
Personal Information
Specific details regarding McCartney’s early life, education, and personal background are not widely documented in publicly available encyclopedic sources. Consequently, his year of birth and other biographical particulars remain unverified.
Recognition
McCartney’s reporting has been cited by other news organizations and industry analyses, reflecting his role as a knowledgeable commentator on technology and travel matters. No formal awards or honors have been recorded in major reference works as of the latest available information.