Organized Crimes, Cultural Heritage, and Sustainable Tourism: A Configurational Analysis.

The global recognition of the rise in organized crimes targeting cultural heritage during times of war and political conflicts has prompted the need to assess its impact on the development and sustainability of tourism. This study aims to investigate the responses and behavioral intentions of communities in safeguarding cultural heritage, considering the intricate nature of the problem. Specifically, the research explores a configurational model that encompasses governance, community engagement, and sustainable tourism dimensions, employing a fuzzy set Qualitative Comparative Analysis (fsQCA). The findings put forth several viable solutions that not only foster support for tourism development but also encourage behavioral intentions to combat the looting of cultural heritage. Furthermore, the analysis of necessary conditions (NCA) underscores the significance of community involvement, as well as legal policies and regulations, in achieving desirable outcomes. The study concludes by discussing the practical and academic contributions of the research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]