Sweet, Cool, and Adorable. The Summer Parfait Series is Born - 'Melting Melon and Berry Parfait' Debuts in June!

ANA Crowne Plaza Akita (Location: Akita City, Akita Prefecture) will offer the first installment of the summer parfait series, 'Melting Melon and Berry Parfait,' which is 'sweet, cool, and adorable,' for a limited time at the cafe & bar 'THE LOUNGE' on the 1st floor, as part of the limited-time event 'Summer Sweet Moments' themed on summer colors and sweetness. (Offering period: Monday, June 1 to Tuesday, June 30) | About the First-Ever Food Event 'Summer Sweet Moments' in 2026 In the summer of 2026, the food event presented by ANA Crowne Plaza Akita is 'Summer Sweet Moments,' which gorgeously colors the summer mood with tropical flavors and cool appearances. During the period, starting with 'THE LOUNGE' on the 1st floor, to the restaurants in the building, the club lounge, and banquet scenes, we will prepare sweet and refreshing menus and drinks unique to summer. Through vivid colors reminiscent of tropical fruits and cool-feeling tastes, we will make your time spent at the hotel even more special. | Sweet, Cool, and Adorable. The 1st Installment of the Summer Parfait Series 'Melting Melon and Berry Parfait' is Newly Introduced! At the cafe & bar 'THE LOUNGE' on the 1st floor, where you can spend a relaxing time in a calm space, we will newly release a 'Luxury Parfait' featuring the 'Seasonal Fruit' that changes every month. In June, the 'Melting Melon and Berry Parfait' appears as the first installment of the series. Featuring seasonal melting melon and mixed berries, it is a summer-limited parfait layered with melon sorbet, raspberry sorbet, pistachio mousse, panna cotta, and more. By pouring the separately served blueberry sauce as a finishing touch, the sweetness of the fruit and the refreshing acidity will spread further. Please enjoy the cool summer reward sweets woven by fresh melon and gorgeous berries. Also, the combination of melon & berry is available in 'Afternoon Tea'. We have prepared a total of 12 items, from sweets such as 'Chantilly Melon' where the gentle sweetness of fresh cream and melon harmonize, and 'Berry Chiffon Cake' combining the sweet and sour taste of berries with a moist dough, to elaborate savories such as 'Yuri Beef Pate' where the berry sauce acts as a flavor accent. You can elegantly enjoy your afternoon time while feeling the colors of the season. In addition, a lineup of menus full of seasonal feeling, from 'Seasonal Drinks' with summer-like colors and plenty of fruitiness to 'Takeout Sweets'. Please spend a relaxing time with the summer-limited taste woven by the scent reminiscent of a tropical country and refreshing sweetness. | Introduction of Offered Menus ■ June Limited 'Melting Melon and Berry Parfait' In June, the 'Melting Melon and Berry Parfait' appears as the first installment of the series. Decorated gorgeously with seasonal melting melon and macarons, the melon sorbet and raspberry sorbet add a refreshing melt-in-the-mouth feel typical of early summer. Inside the glass, we layered the crispy texture of white chocolate crunch on smooth Chantilly cream, and hid pistachio mousse, melon gelee, panna cotta, and mixed berry compote. By pouring the separately served blueberry sauce as a finishing touch, the sweetness and acidity of the fruit spread further. Please enjoy this cool summer reward sweet. Price: 2,600 yen (tax included) *Price per person Offering Period: Monday, June 1 to Tuesday, June 30, 2026 Offering Time: From 11:30 a.m. [Parfait Composition (from top to bottom of the glass)] Fresh Melon / Macaron / Melon Sorbet / Raspberry Sorbet / Chantilly Cream / White Chocolate Crunch / Pistachio Mousse / Melon Gelee / Panna Cotta / Mixed Berry Compote / Blueberry Sauce (served separately) ■ June Limited 'Luxury Melon and Berry Afternoon Tea' In June, the 'Luxury Melon and Berry Afternoon Tea' appears as the first installment of the series. In addition to sweets that fill your mouth with the taste of early summer, such as 'Chantilly Melon' where fresh cream and melon melt sweetly together, and 'Berry Chiffon Cake' packed with the sweet and sour taste of berries in a moist dough, we also offer savories including 'Yuri Beef Pate' accented with berry sauce. We will deliver an elegant and comfortable time to color your afternoon. Price: 5,000 yen (tax included) *Price per person Offering Period: Monday, June 1 to Tuesday, June 30, 2026 Offering Time: From 11:30 a.m. [Tea Stand MENU] Chantilly Melon / Melon and Blueberry Tart / Blueberry Fromage / Chou à la Crème Melon / Clafoutis Blueberry / Blueberry Chiffon Cake / Small Melon Parfait Blueberry and Fromage, Prosciutto Cannelloni Style / Yuri Beef Pate with Berry Sauce / Marinated Melon Scented with Mint and Lime / Asparagus and Bacon Quiche / Roast Beef Berry Mostarda Slider [Drink MENU] 12 types of Ronnefeldt tea (Spring Darjeeling, English Breakfast, Chamomile, etc.) / Original Blend Coffee / Cappuccino / Cafe Latte / Espresso / Iced Coffee / Decaffeinated Coffee / Iced Tea ■ Information on Takeout Sweets The cute cakes packed with the pastry chef's dedication will also have tropical specifications during the event period. They will sweetly color your tea time at home, as well as being perfect for souvenirs and gifts. [June MENU (List)] ・Melon Shortcake 800 yen ・Melon Chiffon 1,200 yen ・Berry Tart 750 yen ・Blueberry Cheesecake 700 yen ・Tropical Pound Cake 1,600 yen (Sold for 3 months) *The lineup will partially change in July and August. *All prices include tax [Takeout Sweets MENU | Pickup] ・June Limited: Melon Shortcake An early summer limited sweet luxuriously using fresh melon. Light cream is layered on a softly baked sponge, and melon with a refreshing sweetness is sandwiched. You can enjoy the taste of early summer along with the cool appearance full of melon up to the top. Price: 800 yen (tax included) ・July/August Limited: Chou Tropic Smooth cream and a total of 5 types of tropical fruits are generously packed into a crispy choux pastry. The refreshing sweetness of pineapple, kiwi, white peach, etc. overlap, and a summer-like fruity taste spreads with every bite. Enjoy your summer tea time with this visually gorgeous sweet. Price: 700 yen (tax included) ■ Refreshing Seasonal Drinks to Color the Summer Mood We have prepared 3 types of visually cool seasonal drinks where you can enjoy summer-like colors and fruit flavors. Offering Period: Monday, June 1 to Monday, August 31, 2026 ・Blue Lagoon Lemonade *Left image A playful cup that changes to an elegant purple color by adding lemon syrup to the herb 'Butterfly Pea' characterized by its vivid blue color. You can enjoy the beautiful changing colors in the glass along with a refreshing taste. Price: 1,100 yen (tax included) ・Sunset Peach Tea Soda *Center image An impressive drink with a sunset-like gradation woven by plenty of peach compote and herb tea. It is a perfect cup for early summer where the mellow sweetness of peach and the refreshing scent of black tea harmonize. Price: 1,200 yen (tax included) ・Tropical Coconut *Right image A rich drink combining juicy pineapple with the creamy richness of coconut. Finished with a summer-like tropical taste that makes you feel a tropical mood in one bite. Price: 1,000 yen (tax included) | About THE LOUNGE on the 1st Floor We offer highly fragrant coffee made from Rainforest Alliance certified beans, deep-flavored Ronnefeldt tea, the highest grade from Germany, and afternoon tea. Enjoy a relaxing time in a calm space during the evening bar time. Various cakes and drinks are sold at the adjacent takeout corner. ■ Business Hours 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. (L.O. 9:30 p.m.) Official Website: https://www.anacpakita.jp/ ■ About ANA Crowne Plaza Akita A 3-minute walk from JR Akita Station, its convenient access as a base for sightseeing and business is highly rated. Established the first club rooms and club lounge in Akita Prefecture. It features 203 guest rooms, banquet halls that can be used for a wide range of purposes such as meetings and receptions, and restaurants & bars where you can enjoy the local taste of Akita. Into the rich culture and beautiful seasons. Your 'journey' in Akita starts here. Official URL: https://www.anacpakita.jp/ About Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts: Crowne Plaza, one of the world's leading premium hotel brands, operates hotels in various locations and excellent locations such as cities, airports, resorts, and suburbs. Whether for business, leisure, or a new journey where the two intersect, we respond to the needs of modern guests with imaginative ideas. In Japan, as the ANA Crowne Plaza brand, we currently operate over 5,000 rooms in 20 cities nationwide (Kushiro, Chitose, Sapporo, Akita, Appi Kogen, Niigata, Toyama, Kanazawa, Narita, Nagoya, Kyoto, Kobe, Okayama, Hiroshima, Yonago, Matsuyama, Fukuoka, Nagasaki, Kumamoto, Okinawa), and the network continues to expand. For details, please visit the brand's official website www.crowneplaza.com, and SNS official accounts https://www.facebook.com/Crowne.Plaza www.instagram.com/crowneplaza. About IHG Hotels & Resorts IHG Hotels & Resorts [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] is a global hospitality company providing True Hospitality for Good. With 21 hotel brands and 'IHG One Rewards', one of the world's largest loyalty programs with 160 million members, IHG operates over 7,000 open hotels, over 1 million rooms, and a development pipeline of over 2,300 hotels in more than 100 countries worldwide. - Luxury & Lifestyle: Six Senses, Regent Hotels & Resorts, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Vignette Collection, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, Hotel Indigo - Premium: The Norted Collection, voco Hotels, Ruby, HUALUXE Hotels & Resorts, Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, EVEN Hotels - Essentials: Holiday Inn Express, Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts, Garner Hotel, avid Hotels - Suites: Atwell Suites, Staybridge Suites, Holiday Inn Club Vacations, Candlewood Suites - Exclusive Partners: Iberostar Beachfront Resorts InterContinental Hotels Group PLC is the holding company of the group, incorporated in the UK and registered in England and Wales. Approximately 400,000 staff work at IHG hotels and corporate offices worldwide, welcoming guests from all over the world every day. For the latest information, please visit the official website, Japanese website, newsroom, and LinkedIn. For IHG One Rewards, click here, and to download the app, visit Apple App or Google Play.